Incident Response & Issue Escalation

• Serve as a primary escalation point for OT/ICS security Incidents.
• Coordinate identification, investigation, and resolution in partnership with CDC and site responders, minimizing operational disruptions.

Technical Oversight & Domain Expertise

• Provide senior technical guidance in OT/ICS cybersecurity – e.g., advising on architecture hardening and implementation of key security controls in industrial networks (such as network segmentation, secure remote access, secure file transfer, ICS monitoring).
• Apply deep knowledge of industrial protocols, ICS/SCADA systems, and safety-critical processes to inform security architecture decisions.

Program Integration & Support Services

• Support the integration of new cybersecurity technologies and tools into OT/ICS environments in partnership with the global Cybersecurity Architecture & Engineering teams.
• Work with Threat Intelligence to incorporate ICS-specific threat modeling, improving our ability to proactively identify vulnerabilities and mitigate threats.

Awareness & Training

• Drive advanced security awareness and training programs targeted at OT/ICS stakeholders (e.g. plant managers, engineers, technicians), building a proactive security culture on the factory floor.
• Promote security best practices by educating employees at all levels about ICS/OT cyber risks and required controls.

Continuous Improvement

• Monitor OT threats, technologies, and regulatory changes, and continuously adapt and maintain a state-of-the-art defense.
• Proactively engage with industry forums, standards bodies, and cybersecurity communities to bring innovative practices and keep Hitachi Energy ahead of evolving threats and trends.

Strategic Initiatives & Advocacy

• Act as a senior advisor for OT/ICS cybersecurity initiatives, working with global and business unit teams to ensure projects receive expert guidance and are aligned with the OT/ICS strategy.
• Represent the ICS Program in leadership forums to ensure cyber risk and resilience considerations are embedded in business decisions.

Your background

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Technology, or a related field.
• Advanced cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GICSP) or relevant risk management certifications (e.g., CGEIT, CRISC) are highly desirable.

Industrial Cybersecurity Expertise

• Extensive hands-on experience in cybersecurity (minimum 8–10+ years) with a significant focus on industrial control systems (ICS), operational technology (OT), and critical infrastructure protection.
• Strong domain knowledge of ICS/SCADA systems, OT network architectures, and associated cybersecurity challenges.

Governance & Risk Management

• Proven expertise in cybersecurity governance and risk management, including developing and implementing risk assessment frameworks and effective OT security control systems in large organizations.
• Familiarity with global cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., IEC 62443, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIS2 Directive, ISO 27001) and experience ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory and industry standards.

Program & Project Leadership

• Demonstrated success in leading complex, multi-stakeholder cybersecurity initiatives, managing multiple projects simultaneously and delivering results on time and within budget.
• Skilled in collaborating across diverse functions and geographies, balancing shifting priorities in dynamic environments.
• Experience managing external vendors and partners to achieve program goals.

Leadership & Communication

• Strong leadership abilities in building, mentoring, and motivating multi-disciplinary cybersecurity teams to achieve operational excellence and foster a proactive security culture.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to translate complex technical topics into clear business terms and to influence and engage senior stakeholders across engineering, operations, and business leadership.

Strategic & Analytical Mindset

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen, understanding how ICS impacts organizational risk profile, regulatory compliance, and operational continuity.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to make informed, timely decisions under pressure.

Other

• High degree of initiative, integrity, and a collaborative mindset in supporting company goals.
• Willingness to travel to various sites globally as needed to engage local teams and oversee program implementation.

Publication date : 2026-07-22