Hitachi Energy, in Chennai location, is looking to expand the R&D; teams, with engineers and managers, who can take the technology to the next level. IN-MACH, Chennai, India is one of the R&D; centers globally, for MACHperforming Software Development, Testing and Cybersecurity activities. The below position is for the Chennai, India location.

How youll make an impact:

- You will be part of the cybersecurity team responsible for securing the MACH.
- Core responsibilities include driving secure Product development across the full product lifecycle by performing various activities mentioned below
- Integrate cybersecurity practices into product design and development processes.
- Conduct risk assessments to identify, evaluate, and mitigate security risks.
- Perform threat modeling to analyze potential attack vectors and vulnerabilities.
- Handle Vulnerabilities identified during the life cycle of the product.
- Ensure compliance with relevant cybersecurity standards (IEC 62443, Nerc-Cip, CRA, etc)
- Plan and execute cybersecurity assurance and validation activities.
- Implement system and product hardening using CIS Benchmark
- Evaluate and recommend cybersecurity solutions like Antivirus, application control, logging and monitoring, Intrusion detection, etc by assessing the compatibility of security tools with control system.
- Ensure cybersecurity solutions do not impact system performance, availability and reliability.




- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security into product architecture.

Your background:
- Bachelor or Post graduate degree in Engineering.
- Min 4- 8 years of experience in cybersecurity.
- Robust understanding of secure product development and Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL)
- Solid knowledge of cybersecurity principles (confidentiality, integrity, availability)
- Good Knowledge in Networking fundamentals including TCP/IP Model.
- Experience in risk assessment and risk management methodologies
- Expertise in threat modeling techniques (e.g., STRIDE, MITRE EMB3D)
- Good understanding of Industrial cybersecurity standards (e.g., IEC 62443)
- Hands-on experience with cybersecurity testing and validation methods
- Knowledge of system and application hardening best practices
- Familiarity with security tools and technologies, including Antivirus, Application control, Logging and Monitoring, Intrusion detection system, etc.
- Understanding of OT (Operational Technology) / Industrial Control Systems (ICS) security
- Ability to evaluate security solutions for performance, reliability, and compatibility.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for identifying vulnerabilities and risks.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (engineering, QA, product teams)
- Effective communication skills to translate cybersecurity concepts into actionable guidance.

📌 R&D Cyber Security Engineer - IN MACH - India Development Centre (Chennai)
🏢 Hitachi Energy
📍 Chennai