R&D Product Security Engineer - Digital Service Solutions

Role Summary

Business Unit Service is at the forefront of delivering advanced digital service solutions worldwide. Our Service R&D team focuses on cutting-edge technologies - to innovate in areas of serviceable assets, digital services and operations. As our digital service portfolio and HMAX Energy platform continue to grow, cybersecurity is a critical enabler for trusted, scalable, and compliant service delivery.

Join BU Service R&D to ensure that cybersecurity requirements are systematically embedded into digital service development, from early design through deployment and lifecycle operation.

How you will make an impact

As a Product Security Engineer you will ensure that products adhere to our cybersecurity standards, and you provide technical guidance across the BU Service digital portfolio, acting as a bridge between cybersecurity research, platform development, and operational service needs.

• Define and maintain cybersecurity requirements, principles, and guardrails for BU Service digital solutions, including HMAX Energy-related developments
• Provide cybersecurity oversight during the development of digital services, ensuring security-by-design is applied early and consistently
• Collaborate closely with the BU Service Cybersecurity Lead and central cybersecurity function to ensure alignment with our Cybersecurity Strategy, policies, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Support product teams in identifying cybersecurity risks, translating them into practical mitigation actions, and tracking them to resolution
• Act as a cybersecurity point of contact for Service R&D, connecting upstream research outcomes with downstream service and operational needs

Requirements

We are looking for a cybersecurity professional who understands both secure engineering and the realities of digital service development and operations.

• Previous Experience: 8+ yrs of experience in product security roles in the energy sector or a related field
• Education: MSc / PhD degree in cyber security, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a comparable field
• Industrial infrastructure security exposure: Solid understanding of cybersecurity topics relevant to industrial / OT-connected and cloud-connected solutions, and the ability to guide teams on security weaknesses and mitigations.
• Standards & compliance mindset: Familiarity with widely used industrial cybersecurity standards and governance expectations - particularly the IEC 62443 family (e.g., secure development process and component requirements),information security management practices aligned with ISO 27001, NERC CIP and IEC 62351.
• Secure development & lifecycle practices: Working knowledge of secure development lifecycle (SDLC) / security-by-design practices and how to embed them into development workflows.
• Certifications / formal training (preferred):
• Training or demonstrated knowledge aligned to IEC 62443 (e.g., role-relevant training for service providers / maintenance service providers).
• ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Lead Implementer (or equivalent experience).
• CISSP, CISM, CCSP, GICSP, or equivalent.

More about us

At Hitachi Energy, we recognize that our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive rewards, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our benefits package is designed to help employees thrive both at work and in their personal lives.

Benefits

Our benefits offering for this role generally includes

• Private medical care and life insurance
• Access to fitness and wellness programs
• Access to benefits platform with discounts and perks
• Employee Capital Plans (PPK)
• Equipment for working from home or allowances for setting up a workplace at home
• Spectacles and contact lenses allowance
• Company events and team-building activities
• Psychological support program
• Free parking available
• Add if applicable: additional benefits may apply depending on the role, grade, and business requirements.
• You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.
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• Current employees apply here

About the Company

More About Us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual - fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well-being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Our benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes:

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

Applicable only for Poland location align with local law regulations - We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully

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Competitive salary and incentives

Well-being and care

Paid and unpaid leave

Flexible work options

Benefits that support your financial security