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R&D Engineer, Cybersecurity - IN MACH - India Development Centre

Hitachi Energy Ireland Limited

The Role

Overview

Evaluate and enhance cyber security for HVDC control system products

Key Responsibilities

  • threat modeling
  • security assessment
  • function verification
  • compliance management
  • vulnerability handling
  • os hardening

Tasks

-To evaluate the cyber security functionalities of products and improve the security posture. -You will be responsible to perform Threat modeling/ Security assessment for products. -You will be contributing to verification of Cybersecurity functionality on control system components. -You will be responsible for ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. -You will work to fulfill security compliance requirements for the products. -You will be participating in the Vulnerability handling of the products. -To perform operating system and network devices hardening, to allow only necessary function for products operation.

Requirements

  • python
  • cissp
  • iec 62443
  • iso 27001
  • networking
  • collaboration

What You Bring

-Required knowledge in Networking, Patch Management, Security standards like IEC 62443, ISO 27001. -Aptitude to learn new Technology. -Good understanding of cybersecurity principles like cybersecurity architecture, defense in depth, default deny, least privilege, compartmentalization, privilege initiation, AAA etc. -Good interculture sensitivity, sense of ownership and responsibility. -Required Bachelor’s or Post Graduate degree in Engineering -Hands-on experience with protocols like HTTP, HTTPS, SSL, SSH, ICMP, DHCP, L2TP, PPTP, DNS, SNMP, RDP, NTP. -Required 2-6 years of experience in Cybersecurity. -Strong Collaborations, training and mentoring skills. -Certifications like MCP/MCITP/MCSE/CEH/CISSP/CISA are advantage. -Hands-on experience in automation using Python, PowerShell and Batch scripts also with Security tools like NMAP, Nessus, Wireshark, etc. -Knowledge of protocols like IEC 61850, Goose, Modbus are added advantages, Windows and Virtual Machine Administration. -Excellent communication, both verbal & written in English. -Good understanding of cybersecurity controls like, IDS/IPS (host/network), hardening, security policies, Malware Protection, Filtering, NGFW etc.

The Company

About Hitachi Energy Ireland Limited

-Leads in energy management with pioneering technologies. -Focuses on renewable energy to drive cleaner and efficient power systems. -Provides solutions across energy generation, transmission, and distribution. -Operates in sectors including wind, solar, utilities, and transportation infrastructure. -Innovates in industrial automation with cutting-edge energy optimization systems. -Involved in electrifying remote regions for improved energy access. -Employs digital tools for data-driven grid improvements and performance enhancement.

Sector Specialisms

Utility

Industry

Transport

Infrastructure

Energy

Renewable Energy

Grid Automation

Digital Systems & Services

Power Quality Solutions

Electrification