Factory IT /OT Specialist

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As IT/OT Specialist you provide computer onsite support execution for factory or Hitachi energy site's owned/managed assets​ and operational support of both office IT and shop floor IT/OT assets that are not supported by the OSS techs. You carry out IT/OT Cybersecurity first responder tasks​ and IT/OT assets cybersecurity operational tasks​.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Provide support to end users, IT equipment, software in meeting rooms and similar user collaboration/common areas as part of desk-side support 
• provide computer onsite support of execution for Factory ​or Hitachi energy site's owned/managed assets​
• carry out OT asset IT/OT Cybersecurity operational tasks.  
• Knowledge of Kiosks, Printers, Conf Rooms/ Teams rooms, Vendor machines execution/ support which Global OSS techs are not supporting or are managed/owned by factory​, CCTV / security systems.
• carry out the IT/OT cybersecurity first responder tasks by investigating and determining the scope of the incident and working with the cybersecurity team to contain and remediate the incident, under guidance from the factory incident responder​.
• Identify critical assets: responsible for identifying critical assets within the factory that require monitoring and protection​
• Install and configure remediation measures: install and configure security patches on critical assets to protect the environment from security incidents, with additional assistance whenever required​.
• Report any abnormal behavior of OT systems: raise alerts to incident response teams in case of detected security events in the operational technology (OT) environment, such as unauthorized access attempts or changes to control systems​.
• Work with vendors: to ensure that the security patches and OT systems are properly configured and maintained​.
• Implement security measures: implement security measures regarding business managed assets to ensure that the factory's IT/OT systems are secure and protected from potential security threats, under guidance of global cybersecurity teams and the factory process engineer​.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of combined experience in enterprise IT infrastructure and industrial automation or plant-floor OT support.

Technical Skills:

• Networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, industrial protocols like Modbus, ProfNet, or OPC-UA).
• Knowledge of Cybersecurity frameworks.
• Familiarity with SCADA, HMI, PLCs, and virtualization/cloud platforms.
• Certifications (Preferred): CISSP, CCNA
• Individual contributor using in-depth knowledge in a specific area to execute complex or specialized projects / challenges often thinking independently to challenge traditional solutions. 
• Works independently, applying established standards.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

Tools:

• Service Now IT Enterprise Platform
• MS Office 365
• Windows
• iOS
• Asset Management Tools

Methodologies of this role:

• ITIL 4 Preferred
• L6S Lean 6 Sigma Certified

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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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.