Grid Automation Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity and Networking Specialist

Description

• Assist regional team in executing customer demonstrations and pilots.
• Participate in industry events, trade shows, technical conferences and standardization.
• Collaborate with the Grid Automation team to develop and deploy security protocols.
• Must be able to work under the direction of the regional technical sales and application teams to prepare/configure devices and applications, quality assurance testing to validate application performance.
• Troubleshoot network-related issues and provide solutions to enhance network stability.
• Interface with other developers, quality team, and product management members to improve overall customer experience.
• Debug, resolve and reproduce the most important issues for our customers.
• Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies.
• Provide regional customer service and support remote and onsite when required to perform equipment assessment, application triage and software and hardware field upgrades.
• Create, prepare, build, test and modify equipment used for application diagnostics and demonstration. Preparing equipment, devices and other equipment working from drawings and specifications.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity measures for Grid Automation OT products and solutions.
• Participate in cybersecurity incident response and recovery efforts.
• Configure/manage network devices to ensure optimal performance and security.
• Monitor and analyze network traffic to identify potential security threats.
• Assess, inspect and trouble-shoot devices, prototypes and test equipment as necessary.

Requirements

• Experience in UE (User Equipment) testing and able to operate real time embedded devices.
• Ability to use computer and related office and product application software is necessary.
• Candidate must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Understanding and expertise on 3GPP specs for 3G/4G/5G technologies.
• Network and architecture design to support secure and efficient communication.
• Self-starter and able to perform duties with minimal guidance.
• Proficient with Linux.
• Requires knowledge and experience of utility communications infrastructure, Information Technology and Operation Technology automation and control systems, maintenance, and operation practices.
• Industry experience in utility and Oil&Gas OT communications infrastructure.
• Knowledge of cellular telecommunication systems (LTE, 5G).
• Knowledge of relevant WiFi standards and broadband applications.
• Experience with customer support, testing in network protocols/telecommunication.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are needed.
• Requires problem solving and diagnostic experience for device/solution application issues recommending corrective action.
• BSc or MSc degree in Telecommunication, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or similar area.
• Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of the host stack protocols such as IPv4/IPv6/TCP/UDP.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance