Location:
Atlanta Georgia United States
Job ID:
R0093324
Date Posted:
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INC
Profession (Job Category):
IT Telecom & Internet
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
Job Description:
The opportunity
Are you ready to lead the charge in securing the future of cloud innovation At Hitachi Energy were looking for a visionary leader to head our Cloud Center of Excellence (CCOE) cybersecurity strategy. This is your chance to shape the security posture of cutting-edge SaaS platforms and cloud-native environments that power global energy solutions. Youll work at the intersection of innovation and protection collaborating with top-tier teams across R&D Infrastructure and Global Security to build a secure-by-design culture. If you thrive in a fast-paced mission-driven environment and are passionate about enabling secure digital transformation this is the role for you.
How youll make an impact
- Lead the strategic direction of five core CCOE programs including Governance and Cybersecurity
- Design and implement robust cybersecurity strategies for development and production cloud environments
- Collaborate with R&D to embed security into the software development lifecycle
- Partner with infrastructure teams to secure SaaS platforms and manage incident response
- Align cloud security policies with global standards and internal frameworks
- Drive adoption of best practices like NIST ISO 27001 and SOC 2
- Represent cybersecurity in executive-level discussions and strategic planning
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement through KPIs and metrics
- Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations procedures and guidelines
Your background
- Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Computer Science or related field; Masters preferred
- 6 years of leadership experience in cybersecurity or cloud security roles
- Proven success managing cross-functional teams in complex environments
- Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP) and DevSecOps practices
- Familiarity with frameworks like NIST CSF ISO 27001 and regulatory standards
- Relevant certifications (CISSP CISM CCSP AWS Security) highly desirable
- Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States
More about us
We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us in work and out.
For this role depending on grade and experience we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):
- Health Care: medical (PPO CDHP with HSA HMO) dental and vision
- Financial Wellbeing: 401(k) with generous match and contribution Life/AD&D Insurance disability insurance
- Family Care: Legal pet auto home identity theft support special needs support and adoption assistance
- Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs including FMLA Military Parental Adoption Vacation and Holiday
- Employee Engagement and Development: ERGs (depending on location) tuition reimbursement program
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Required Experience:
Director