Project Engineer - Network & Cyber Security

The Project Engineer - Network & Cyber Security role involves designing and integrating secure network architectures between machine OT environments and customer site IT networks. The successful candidate will also serve as a cybersecurity representative in customer projects and support secure network design, implementation, and lifecycle management of machine networks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Industrial Automation, or equivalent practical experience.
• Several years of experience working with industrial networks and cybersecurity in OT/IT environments within sectors such as power transmission, substations, manufacturing, or process industries.
• Solid understanding of industrial networking concepts, including Layer 2/3 networking, segmentation, redundancy, and routing in OT contexts.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as IEC 61850, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, OPC UA, EtherNet/IP, or similar.
• Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity principles, standards, and frameworks (e.g. IEC 62443, ISO 27001, NIST, EU CRA).
• Structured, proactive, and collaborative working style, with the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken; Swedish language skills are considered a strong advantage.

Benefits

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks