Application Guide

How to Apply for Cybersecurity Advisory & Tooling Services Specialist

at HITACHI ENERGY

🏢 About HITACHI ENERGY

Hitachi Energy is at the forefront of advancing sustainable energy systems, working towards a carbon-neutral future. As a global leader, they offer a unique opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure cybersecurity while supporting the energy transition. The remote UK-based role provides flexibility within a mission-driven organization.

About This Role

This role combines cybersecurity advisory with hands-on tooling administration, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both strategic guidance and technical execution. You'll help secure IT and business operations by managing tools like Axonius, Lansweeper, and Tenable, directly impacting the resilience of energy systems.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with reviewing Tenable vulnerability alerts and triaging critical findings, then advising an IT project team on secure design for a new cloud service. After lunch, you could optimize Lansweeper asset discovery rules and document a new incident response process, followed by a virtual meeting with a business stakeholder to discuss risk acceptance. The day ends with updating the service request queue and planning the next day's priorities.

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🎯 Who HITACHI ENERGY Is Looking For

  • Has 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT operations, or infrastructure, with a track record of advising stakeholders on secure design and risk mitigation.
  • Hands-on experience with vulnerability management (Tenable), asset management (Lansweeper/Axonius), and security monitoring tools; familiarity with Axonius and Lansweeper is highly desired.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise IT environments including servers, networks, endpoints, and cloud services, with the ability to triage tool outputs and manage service requests.
  • Working knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and experience developing operational documentation to support consistent practices.

📝 Tips for Applying to HITACHI ENERGY

1

Tailor your CV to highlight specific experience with Axonius, Lansweeper, and Tenable—mention any integrations or automation you've implemented.

2

In your cover letter, connect your advisory experience to the energy sector, emphasizing how you've helped business stakeholders balance security with operational needs.

3

Quantify your impact: e.g., reduced vulnerability remediation time by X% or improved asset discovery coverage by Y%.

4

Research Hitachi Energy's sustainability goals and mention how cybersecurity supports their mission of a carbon-neutral future.

5

Prepare to discuss a specific example where you optimized a security tool's configuration to reduce false positives or improve threat detection.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Emphasize your experience with Axonius, Lansweeper, and Tenable, and how you've used them to enhance asset management and vulnerability response.", 'Highlight your ability to translate technical security risks into business language for IT and non-technical stakeholders.', "Showcase your understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST) and how you've applied them in operational documentation.", "Express passion for the energy sector and how your role can contribute to Hitachi Energy's mission of sustainable energy."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read Hitachi Energy's latest sustainability report to understand their carbon-neutral goals and how cybersecurity fits in.
  • → Review their product portfolio and recent news about grid automation or renewable energy projects to speak their language.
  • → Check their career page for any blog posts or employee testimonials about the cybersecurity team culture.
  • → Familiarize yourself with the UK's energy sector regulations (e.g., NIS Directive) and how they impact Hitachi Energy.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through how you would triage a high-severity vulnerability from Tenable and advise stakeholders on remediation.
2 Describe your experience with Axonius or Lansweeper—how did you configure them for optimal asset discovery?
3 How do you balance security advisory with operational constraints, especially in a remote environment?
4 Give an example of a security framework you've implemented and how you documented it for repeatable processes.
5 How would you handle a situation where a business stakeholder rejects a security recommendation due to cost or complexity?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't focus solely on technical skills without demonstrating advisory or communication abilities—this role requires both.
  • Avoid generic statements about 'passion for cybersecurity' without connecting to energy or infrastructure protection.
  • Don't neglect to mention remote work experience or self-discipline, as this is a fully remote UK-based role.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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