Operations Research Scientist

Senior Cyber Security Research Scientist
Senior Cyber Security Research Scientist
At Hitachi Energy, were shaping the future of power systems through cuttingedge research and innovation. As a Senior Research Scientist in Cyber Security, youll be at the forefront of protecting the digital backbone of the energy grid. This is more than a jobits a mission to secure the systems that power communities, industries, and economies.
Youll join a global team of forwardthinking researchers and engineers working to safeguard industrial control systems (ICS), embedded platforms, and cloudconnected 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 toptier 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.
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 crossfunctional teams and engage with industry stakeholders to shape future direction for cyber security.
Disseminate your results in scientific publications, patent applications, and technical reports.
Doctorate degree preferred in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or other relevant disciplines, or masters degree with relevant research experience.
Solid understanding of cybersecurity for industrial control systems (ICS).
Experience contributing to software development projects as defense (blue) team to collaboratively make defenseaware design decisions.
Demonstrated experience in leading cyber securityrelated strategic initiatives, with a proven track record of driving impactful outcomes.
Department of Defense initiatives, defense contractors, or militaryrelated programs.
Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English and good presentation skills.
Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing and personal development. Health Care: medical (PPO, CDHP with HSA HMO), dental, and vision.
Financial Wellbeing: Employer sponsored pension 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance.
Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance.
Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday).
Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, ondemand learning platforms.
Job type Full time
Job function Engineering & Science
Contract Regular
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. With over a century in pioneering missioncritical technologies like highvoltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.
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