Cybersecurity Incident Response Analyst

The Opportunity

TO PERFORM THIS ROLE MUST BE BASED AND CURRENTLY RESIDE PACIFIC COAST TIME ZONE (PST). The world is rapidly moving toward smarter, more sustainable energy systems-and cybersecurity is at the heart of this transformation. At Hitachi Energy, we're leading the charge in securing the technologies that power the future. As a Cybersecurity Incident Response Analyst in our global Cyber Defense Center (CDC), you'll be part of a mission-driven team protecting critical infrastructure and enabling a greener tomorrow.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work across IT, OT/ICS, Cloud, and product security environments, responding to real-time threats and collaborating with global experts. You'll be exposed to advanced security platforms, including AI-enabled tools, and contribute to a 24/7 incident response capability that spans continents.

If you're passionate about cybersecurity, thrive in high-pressure environments, and want to make a global impact, this is your chance to join a team that's shaping the future of secure energy. You'll gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies, work with diverse teams, and help protect the innovations driving the energy transition.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Act as a second line of defense in our global Cyber Defense Center.
• Lead technical investigations of complex cybersecurity incidents.
• Use advanced SIEM, EDR, SOAR, and threat intelligence platforms.
• Collaborate with global Incident Managers and Threat Hunters.
• Apply forensic techniques to uncover attacker tactics and techniques.
• Improve incident response playbooks and automation scripts.
• Produce post-incident reports with strategic recommendations.
• Track emerging threats and vulnerabilities proactively.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years in Security Operations, Incident Response, or Digital Forensics.
• Experience with SIEM, EDR, and SOAR platforms.
• Strong understanding of network protocols and adversary tactics.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Passion for continuous learning and cybersecurity excellence.
• 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, dental, vision, etc.)
• Financial Wellbeing: Employer-sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance
• Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance
• Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday)
• Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on-demand learning platforms
• Salary around $110,000.00 but can vary pending work location and professional experiences