Senior R&D Engineer, Cybersecurity - IN MACH - India Development Centre
Hitachi, Ltd.5 months ago
Chennai, IndiaSenior
Responsibilities
- Evaluate cybersecurity functionality of products and improve their security posture.
- Fulfill cybersecurity compliance requirements for products.
- Perform threat modeling and security assessments.
- Harden operating systems and network devices to permit only functions necessary for product operation.
- Verify cybersecurity functionality on control-system components.
- Participate in product vulnerability handling.
- Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
- Automate cybersecurity activities using Python, PowerShell, and Batch scripts.
- Provide training and mentoring while collaborating across cultures and functions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in engineering.
- 2 to 6 years of experience in cybersecurity.
- Understanding of cybersecurity principles including cybersecurity architecture, defense in depth, default deny, least privilege, compartmentalization, privileged initiation, and AAA.
- Understanding of cybersecurity controls including host and network IDS/IPS, hardening, security policies, malware protection, filtering, and NGFW.
- Knowledge of networking and patch management.
- Hands-on experience with HTTP, HTTPS, SSL, SSH, ICMP, DHCP, L2TP, PPTP, DNS, SNMP, RDP, and NTP.
- Experience with Windows and virtual-machine administration.
- Experience with NMAP, Nessus, Wireshark, and similar security tools.
- Knowledge of IEC 62443 and ISO 27001 security standards.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication, collaboration, ownership, responsibility, intercultural sensitivity, and ability to learn new technologies.
- MCP, MCITP, MCSE, CEH, CISSP, or CISA certifications are advantageous.
- Knowledge of IEC 61850, Goose, and Modbus protocols is advantageous.
- Training and mentoring skills are advantageous.
Benefits
- Full-time onsite work in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process.
About Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi, Ltd. builds industrial, energy, rail, and digital systems for governments and enterprises, combining operational technology with IT, cloud, and data infrastructure services. Its portfolio spans power grids, factory automation, data centers, rail systems, and consulting delivered through units such as Hitachi Vantara, Hitachi Rail, and Hitachi Energy. Founded in 1910 and headquartered in Tokyo, it is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and operates globally across critical infrastructure markets.