Hitachi Energy is Hiring Associate Project Engineers – Cyber Security | Freshers | Chennai

Job Description

Hitachi Energy is hiring Associate Project Engineers – Cyber Security for its Engineering & Science team in Chennai. This opportunity is ideal for fresh graduates and entry-level engineers who are passionate about Cyber Security, Networking, SCADA Systems, Industrial Control Systems (ICS), OT Security, Network Architecture, and Critical Infrastructure Protection. If you're looking to build secure industrial automation and power system solutions while working on global HVDC projects, this is an excellent opportunity.

As an Associate Project Engineer – Cyber Security, you will support the development of secure SCADA architectures, implement cybersecurity solutions for HVDC systems, monitor network security, perform security testing and audits, manage patch deployment, and collaborate with global engineering teams to strengthen critical infrastructure security.

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲: Hitachi Energy
𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞: Associate Project Engineer – Cyber Security
𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞: On-Site
𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞: Full-Time
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Freshers

𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲

Hitachi Energy is a global leader in power and energy technologies, delivering innovative solutions for utilities, industries, transportation, and infrastructure. The company develops advanced technologies in power grids, high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems, automation, digital energy, and cybersecurity to enable a sustainable and reliable energy future.

With operations across the globe, Hitachi Energy provides engineers with opportunities to work on mission-critical projects while building expertise in industrial automation, cybersecurity, networking, and digital power systems.

𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰

As an Associate Project Engineer – Cyber Security, you will contribute to securing HVDC SCADA systems by developing secure network architectures, implementing cybersecurity controls, validating security updates, performing audits, and supporting global engineering teams. You will also participate in testing, patch management, intrusion detection, and cybersecurity compliance for industrial control systems.

This role provides valuable exposure to Industrial Cybersecurity, SCADA Security, OT Security, Network Security, HVDC Systems, and Critical Infrastructure Protection.

Roles & Responsibilities

- Support cybersecurity implementation for HVDC SCADA and HMI systems.

- Design secure network architectures for industrial control systems.

- Develop cybersecurity functional descriptions and solution architectures.

- Execute cybersecurity testing and validate security features.

- Assist in resolving cybersecurity issues across project teams.

- Implement security patches and manage patch deployment.

- Configure and strengthen SCADA network security controls.

- Perform security audits of SCADA devices and connected networks.

- Implement intrusion detection and network protection mechanisms.

- Maintain cybersecurity test environments and system backups.

- Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and internal guidelines.

- Collaborate with global engineering teams on cybersecurity projects.

Qualifications & Eligibility

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or Electrical & Electronics Engineering.

- Fresh graduates and entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.

- Basic understanding of networking and cybersecurity concepts.

- Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Strong communication and teamwork skills.

- Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.

Skills Required

- Cyber Security

- Networking

- SCADA

- Network Security

- Industrial Control Systems (ICS)

- Antivirus Solutions

- Patch Management

- Security Testing

- Problem Solving

- Communication Skills

- Microsoft Word

- Microsoft Excel

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬

- IEC Standards

- IEEE Standards

- C Programming

- C++

- SCADA Projects

- Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)

- OT Security

- Backup & Recovery

- Server Administration

- Workstation Management

- Industrial Automation

- HVDC Systems

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲?

- Start your career with a global leader in energy and power technologies.

- Work on large-scale HVDC and industrial cybersecurity projects.

- Gain practical experience in SCADA, OT Security, and critical infrastructure protection.

- Learn from experienced global engineering teams.

- Build expertise in industrial networking and cybersecurity technologies.

- Access excellent learning opportunities and long-term career growth.

- Contribute to secure and sustainable energy solutions worldwide.

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

This role provides an excellent foundation for careers such as:

- Cyber Security Engineer

- SCADA Security Engineer

- OT Security Engineer

- Network Security Engineer

- Industrial Cybersecurity Engineer

- Systems Engineer

- Automation Engineer

- Infrastructure Security Engineer

- Control Systems Engineer

- HVDC Project Engineer

𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲?

- Fresh graduates interested in Cyber Security and Industrial Automation.

- Candidates passionate about Networking, SCADA, and Critical Infrastructure Security.

- Individuals eager to work on global engineering and energy projects.

- Aspiring cybersecurity professionals seeking hands-on enterprise experience.

- Candidates looking for structured learning, mentorship, and long-term career growth.