Grid Automation Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity and Networking Specialist

At Hitachi Energy, we are committed to advancing a sustainable energy future through innovation and resilience. As an OT Cyber and Networking Specialist, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the digital backbone of modern power systems. This is your chance to work at the intersection of cybersecurity, networking, and operational technology-helping utilities and industries maintain secure, reliable, and efficient energy delivery.

In this role, you'll collaborate with regional teams, system integrators, and utility customers to provide technical expertise across pre- and post-sales engagements. From validating complex communication networks to implementing cybersecurity measures, you'll ensure our solutions meet the highest standards of performance and security. You'll also have the opportunity to work hands-on with cutting-edge technologies, including substation and distribution automation systems, wired and wireless broadband networks, and advanced OT applications.

If you're passionate about cybersecurity, thrive in dynamic environments, and want to make a tangible impact on the energy transition, this is the role for you. Join us and help shape a smarter, safer, and more sustainable grid.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Debug, resolve and reproduce the most important issues for our customers.
• Interface with other developers, quality team, and product management members to improve overall customer experience.
• Assess, inspect and trouble-shoot devices, prototypes and test equipment as necessary.
• 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.
• Participate in industry events, trade shows, technical conferences and standardization.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity measures for Grid Automation OT products and solutions.
• Monitor and analyze network traffic to identify potential security threats.
• Collaborate with the Grid Automation team to develop and deploy security protocols.
• Participate in cybersecurity incident response and recovery efforts.
• Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies.
• Configure/manage network devices to ensure optimal performance and security.
• Network and architecture design to support secure and efficient communication.
• Troubleshoot network-related issues and provide solutions to enhance network stability.

Your Background:

• Requires knowledge and experience of utility communications infrastructure, Information Technology and Operation Technology automation and control systems, maintenance, and operation practices.
• 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.
• Requires problem solving and diagnostic experience for device/solution application issues recommending corrective action.
• Assist regional team in executing customer demonstrations and pilots.
• Self-starter and able to perform duties with minimal guidance.
• Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Team-player attitude

Basic Qualifications:

• BSc or MSc degree in Telecommunication, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or similar area.
• Experience with customer support, testing in network protocols/telecommunication.
• Experience in UE (User Equipment) testing and able to operate real time embedded devices.
• Knowledge of relevant WiFi standards and broadband applications.
• Good understanding of the host stack protocols such as IPv4/IPv6/TCP/UDP.
• Proficient with Linux.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are needed.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry experience in utility and Oil&Gas OT communications infrastructure.
• Understanding and expertise on 3GPP specs for 3G/4G/5G technologies.
• Knowledge of cellular telecommunication systems (LTE, 5G).

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