Senior Cyber Security Research Scientist

Senior Cyber Security Research Scientist

The Opportunity

At Hitachi Energy, we're shaping the future of power systems through cutting-edge research and innovation. As a Senior Research Scientist in Cyber Security, you'll be at the forefront of protecting the digital backbone of the energy grid. This is more than a job—it’s a mission to secure the systems that power communities, industries, and economies.

You’ll join a global team of forward-thinking researchers and engineers working to safeguard industrial control systems (ICS), embedded platforms, and cloud‑connected infrastructure. Your work will directly influence the development of secure technologies used in grid modernization, renewable integration, and digital substations.

This role offers the chance to lead strategic initiatives, collaborate with top‑tier experts, and contribute to the global energy transition. Whether you’re a seasoned cybersecurity professional or someone with adjacent experience in embedded systems or industrial automation, this is your opportunity to make a tangible impact in a sector that touches billions of lives.

If you’re driven by innovation, passionate about security, and ready to help build a more resilient energy future, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Develop security architecture and new security mechanisms for industrial control system (ICS) solutions.
• Develop processes for secure development and operation of critical infrastructure systems, participate in the development of standards and policies.
• Advise Hitachi Energy R&D units on security weaknesses and mitigations using your deep technical expertise.
• Identify weaknesses in embedded systems and IoT / cloud applications using conceptual analysis of requirements, architecture, and design documents.
• Propose, contribute to and lead research and development projects with a global team of researchers and engineers in Hitachi Energy business units.
• Drive the development and execution of thought leadership and strategic initiatives in cyber security.
• Guide cross‑functional teams and engage with industry stakeholders to shape future direction for cyber security.
• Monitor the global IT and OT security landscape for relevant developments.
• Disseminate your results in scientific publications, patent applications, and technical reports.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

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) :

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