Network and Cybersecurity Engineer
HitachiChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Posted March 31, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world. Hitachi’s Social Innovation Business is centered around 5 growth sectors: Mobility, Smart Life, Industry, Energy, and IT. Globally, we have nearly 300,000 employees who are working to improve people’s quality of life and our customers’ social, environmental, and economic values to create a sustainable future. The challenges we face as a society are unprecedented, but so are the opportunities. Together, let’s start powering good.
Job Description
We are looking for a motivated, teamwork-oriented doer with a strong interest in cybersecurity and a willingness to share expertise. You will need to be organized, responsive and focused on delivering results and serving the customer.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, computer science, OT systems or equivalent.
- 5 years of experience in OT networking and cybersecurity roles.
- Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, HTTPS, Radius, LDAP) and network architecture.
- Proficiency with various network hardware and software vendors (e.g., Cisco, Hirschmann, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Meinberg, SEL).
- Good experience in Windows Operating Systems.
- Awareness of commonly used security tools like IDS, IPS, NESSUS, CIS CAT, Nmap, McAfee ePO, Syslog manager.
- Relevant certifications such as CCNA or similar are added advantage.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve complex network and security issues.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.
