Network and Cybersecurity Engineer

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading power systems company as a Cyber Security Network Engineer in Raleigh, NC. You'll protect and optimize our energy solutions' digital infrastructure, working on crucial projects involving DCS and SCADA networks. With competitive benefits including health care and growth opportunities, we welcome you to make an impact in your career.

Benefits

Health Care (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) Program with company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Enhanced leave programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in network or OT systems.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity standards (62443, NERC CIP).
• Familiarity with Windows OS.

Responsibilities

• Manage project schedules, budgets, and design reviews.
• Strengthen cybersecurity across OT and IT infrastructure.
• Drive change management and continuous improvement.

Skills

Cybersecurity protocols

VLANs

VPNs

RBAC

PKI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or related engineering field

Tools

VMware

GCP

Hyper-V

NESSUS

Nmap

McAfee ePO

Job description

Join the Grid Integration team at Hitachi Energy and help shape the secure future of power systems. As a Cyber Security Network Engineer based in Raleigh, NC (hybrid), you’ll play a key role in protecting and optimizing the digital infrastructure behind our energy solutions. This is your chance to work on high-impact projects involving DCS, SCADA, and HMI networks—ensuring they’re secure, resilient, and ready for tomorrow. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and want to grow with a global leader in energy innovation, we want to hear from you.

How you'll make an impact

Manage project schedules, budgets, and design reviews

Lead Factory Acceptance Testing and support site commissioning

Strengthen cybersecurity across OT and IT infrastructure

Collaborate with customers and sub-suppliers during FAT/SAT

Provide hands-on support for routers, firewalls, switches, and servers

Drive change management and continuous improvement

Create and maintain project documentation

Promote a culture of safety, integrity, and collaboration

Your background

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or related engineering field

3+ years of experience in network or OT systems

Strong knowledge of VLANs, VPNs, RBAC, PKI, and cybersecurity protocols

Experience with VMware, GCP, or Hyper-V environments

Familiarity with Windows OS and standards like 62443, NERC CIP

Exposure to tools like NESSUS, Nmap, McAfee ePO

Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States

More about us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.
For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):

Health Care: medical (PPO, CDHP with HSA, HMO), dental, and vision

Financial Wellbeing: Employer-sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance

Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance

Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday)

Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program

Location Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Job type Full time

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date 2025-06-24

Reference number R0095988

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.

We employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.
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