Cybersecurity Engineering Manager HVDC
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB · Västerås · Tills vidare
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB is seeking a **Cybersecurity Engineering Manager HVDC** to lead the engineering arm of its cybersecurity function. The role entails managing a team of Project Cybersecurity Leads, Engineers, and Risk Assessment Engineers engaged in project execution, tendering, and development initiatives across customer and R&D projects. Responsibilities include guiding daily activities, participating in project reviews, ensuring appropriate tool access, answering technical and regulatory questions, and engaging in contractual and legal discussions during ongoing tenders alongside legal and contract specialists. The position offers flexible working hours under a collective agreement and support from a mentor during onboarding. Candidates must have **documented leadership experience** in roles such as team leader or project manager. The position requires professional knowledge and experience with cybersecurity and information security frameworks such as ISO 27001, IEC 62443, or NIST CSF. Applicants also need knowledge of at least one critical infrastructure regulation—such as NIS/NIS2 or NERC-CIP—and one or more protective security laws, such as the Swedish Protective Security Act or the UK National Security Act. **Fluency in English** is required for operating in the company's global environment.
The opportunity
For this position, we are looking for a collaborative, teamwork-oriented manager with a strong interest in cybersecurity and a willingness to share experience and guidance. We would welcome applications from experienced professionals who are keen to take their careers to the next level. To excel in this position, you will need to understand the Cybersecurity trends and regulatory challenges and work proactively to be one step ahead.
At HVDC our Cybersecurity function is split into two teams. You will be heading the Engineering part of the Cybersecurity function with our Project Cybersecurity Leads, Engineers and Risk Assessment Engineers. They are deeply involved in project execution, tendering and other various development activities. Your task is to support, guide, strengthen and empower the team and you will work with other managers across HVDC to ensure the right and relevant tasks and Divisions of Work for the team
Your Responsibilities
- Support the team in their day-to-day activities.
- Ensure relevant involvement in all projects at HVDC (Customer and R&D).
- Ensure the team has all the tools and applications needed to support the tasks.
- Participating in Project Reviews were necessary.
- As Cybersecurity Engineering manager you will be able to answer most questions regarding Technology, best-practice, Laws, Standards and Directives.
- For ongoing tenders, you will be involved in contractual and legal discussions for cybersecurity related questions together with our contract managers and legal specialists and counsels.
Your background
- You have documented experience from leading positions such as team leader and/or Project Management.
- Knowledge of one or more critical infrastructure regulations such as NIS/NIS2, NERC-CIP.
- Knowledge regarding one or more protective security laws such as the Swedish Protective Security Act, National Security Act (UK) and more.
- Knowledge and experience from cybersecurity/information security frameworks such as ISO 27001, IEC62443, NIST CSF,
- You are an engaged person who thrives in a constantly changing environment and enjoys collaboration with employees, peers and beyond.
- As you will be part of a company that operates on a global arena, fluency in English is required.
What we offer
- Collective agreement
- Flexible working time
- Health care and wellness allowance
- Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
- Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
- Various trainings and education supporting employee development
- Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
- Supplementary compensation for parental leave
- Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks
- More benefits could be connected to this specific role
More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
Recruiting Manager Björn Löfgren, bjorn.x.lofgren@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid, +46 107-38 91 48; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 10 7387043. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Fredrik Söder, fredrik.soder@hitachienergy.com.