Cyber Security Lead – Network Control (f/m/d)

Location:

Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Job ID:

R0125417

Date Posted:

2026-04-20

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY GERMANY AG

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

We are seeking a Cyber Security Lead – Network Control to join our Grid Automation team in Mannheim.
In this role, you will shape and deliver cyber security strategies for complex IT/OT environments, supporting customers, sales, and projects to ensure secure and reliable network operations.
The position targets experienced experts (5+ years) in IT/OT and cyber security who enjoy customer interaction and international collaboration.

How you’ll make an impact

• Professional service delivery and project execution for network and substation control systems, covering cyber security, IT/OT system design, networks, operating systems, and hardware

• Translation of customer requirements into tailored solution concepts

• Ensuring the delivery of services agreed in service contracts and projects

• Continuous market monitoring and further development of the service portfolio

• Support of the sales organization in solution design, costing, and bid preparation

• Support of the engineering team in implementing cyber security–related topics within projects and service contracts

Your background

• Successfully completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Business Informatics, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field

• Experience with cyber security in complex IT/OT systems, particularly within critical infrastructure and network design

• Experience in the planning, costing, and implementation of cyber‑security‑relevant measures, such as network architectures, firewall configurations, backup solutions, SOC/SIEM systems, and security monitoring

• Understanding of commercial and business relationships

• Independent and proactive working style, with a willingness to take ownership and responsibility

• Strong communication skills combined with high customer orientation and a sales mindset

• Fluent in German and English, written and spoken; French is an advantage

• Interest in international collaboration and willingness to travel worldwide

More about us

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve custom-ers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 40,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD.

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