# IT Cybersecurity Engineer at Hitachi > Open job at Hitachi in Madrid, Spain. Workplace: Hybrid. Source: Spain Dev Jobs, https://spain-devjobs.com/jobs/hitachi-it-cybersecurity-engineer-51u4b7p Posted 3 November 2026. Last checked on the employer's career site: 4 November 2026. ## Facts - Company: [Hitachi](https://spain-devjobs.com/companies/hitachi) - Location: Madrid, Spain - Workplace: Hybrid - Employment type: Full-time - Spanish: Not required - English: Fluent - Skills: C, C++, SQL - Not mentioned in the job post: salary, visa sponsorship, relocation, where you can apply from ## Job description **Location:** Madrid, Spain **Job ID:** R0130659 **Date Posted:** 2026-11-03 **Company Name:** HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U. **Profession (Job Category):** Engineering & Science **Job Schedule:** Full time **Remote:** No **Job Description:** **The opportunity** As an **IT Cybersecurity Engineer**, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure industrial network infrastructures. Working within SCADA and critical infrastructure environments, you will help protect systems, networks, and connected assets from cybersecurity threats while ensuring operational reliability and compliance with industry best practices. **How you'll make an impact:** - Design and develop secure network architectures for SCADA systems, incorporating advanced cybersecurity controls and best practices. - Evaluate, assess, and strengthen the security of all connections to the SCADA network. - Monitor, validate, and manage third-party security patches while ensuring system reliability and operational continuity. - Implement cybersecurity features and controls provided by device and system vendors. - Establish and maintain robust security controls over any medium that may provide backdoor access to the SCADA network. - Deploy and manage internal and external intrusion detection and protection systems across the SCADA environment. - Perform Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT), as well as technical security audits of SCADA devices, networks, and interconnected systems to identify and mitigate security risks. - Conduct physical security assessments of remote sites and connected infrastructure to evaluate and enhance overall security posture. - Maintain and continuously improve test environments, ensuring software and hardware remain up to date and aligned with current and future operational requirements. - Manage backup and image handling activities for servers and workstations, including patch management and system recovery processes. **Your Background:** - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field. - 3-5 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, network security, or industrial control system (ICS/SCADA) environments. - Basic knowledge of C/C++ programming is considered an advantage. - Previous experience working on SCADA or industrial automation projects is a plus. - Solid understanding of wireless networks, web application security, SQL injection, cryptography, penetration testing, vulnerability management, security risk assessment, risk identification and mitigation techniques. - Knowledge of encryption standards and security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection and intrusion prevention systems. - Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time. - Excellent command of English, both written and spoken. **More about us** We offer you the opportunity to work with fantastic people and develop yourself on projects that present great technical challenges and have a real impact. Wide range of benefits: health insurance, pension fund, welfare, flexible working type. **Accessibility and reasonable accommodation** **Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a** [**general inquiry form**](https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question) **on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.** **This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.** **Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment** **As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as** [**Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.**](https://www.hitachi.com/en-us/gdpr) **Background Screening and Security Checks** **As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.** **For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.** **The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.** ## How to apply Apply on the job page, https://spain-devjobs.com/jobs/hitachi-it-cybersecurity-engineer-51u4b7p: its Apply button opens the employer's own application page. ## More jobs from Hitachi - [Software Developer - 3D CAD Engineering Tools](https://spain-devjobs.com/jobs/hitachi-software-developer-3d-cad-engineering-tools-rxxa0fd): Hitachi, Madrid, Spain. Hybrid. 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