Senior IT/OT Cyber Security Engineer

Location:

Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0120394

Date Posted:

2026-04-22

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity 

 

Identification, exploration and implementation of technology / product development and growth strategies to enhance and secure global positioning. Ensure project execution, foster innovation and develop and secure R&D capabilities in the business for profitability.  

Devising research methods, focus on future technical direction, future scenarios in transforming technology landscape. Preparing technical specifications and specifying laboratory test equipment and processes. Making recommendations concerning acquisition and use of new technological equipment and materials within budgets and targets set. May participate in intellectual property evaluations and development of patent applications. Coordinating pilot-plant or initial production runs on new products or processes. A Senior Professional (P3) applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities may include: Managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision. Coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex. 

Be part of the GI MACH organization in HVDC, Hitachi Energy, Ludvika, Sweden. The HVDC technology has been on the market for the past 60 years and is an enabler for renewable energy integration, support futures energy transition for a sustainable future. 

Elevate your career by securing IT/OT infrastructure, implementing cutting-edge cybersecurity standards, and collaborating on the forefront of HVDC technology. Be the go-to expert, driving excellence in cybersecurity for groundbreaking projects. 

 

How you´ll make an impact: 

• Identify, test, configure, and harden IT/OT infrastructure for HVDC control and protection systems, including operating systems, firmware, servers, networking devices, gateways, and firewalls. 

• Implement and ensure compliance with industrial cybersecurity standards and regulations such as NIS/NIS2, NERC CIP, BDEW, FISMA, and IEC 62443, driving continuous improvement of the overall security posture. 

• Act as the go‑to cybersecurity expert for projects, providing guidance, supporting gate reviews, and ensuring cybersecurity requirements are met throughout the lifecycle. 

• Drive release and clearance activities including CSAC, code‑signing certifications, security testing, vulnerability mitigation, and product hardening prior to release. 

• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, technical documentation, and reports, while supporting customer interactions and Factory Acceptance Tests. 

• Implement and maintain host‑based and network‑based security solutions such as