Application Guide

How to Apply for Cybersecurity Advisory & Tooling Services Specialist

at HITACHI ENERGY

🏢 About HITACHI ENERGY

Hitachi Energy is at the forefront of the global energy transition, working to advance sustainable energy systems towards a carbon-neutral future. As a division of Hitachi, Ltd., the company combines cutting-edge technology with a mission-driven approach to tackle climate change. Working here means contributing to meaningful infrastructure that powers the world, with a strong emphasis on innovation and security.

About This Role

This role bridges cybersecurity advisory and hands-on tooling, ensuring that enterprise security tools are effectively deployed and that stakeholders receive expert guidance on secure design and risk mitigation. You'll be the go-to person for optimizing tools like Axonius and Tenable while advising IT and business teams on best practices, making a direct impact on the company's security posture.

💡 A Day in the Life

You might start your day reviewing vulnerability scan results from Tenable, prioritizing critical findings and assigning them to IT teams. Mid-morning, you could join a meeting with a business unit to advise on secure cloud deployment, then spend the afternoon updating asset inventories in Axonius and refining runbooks. The day ends with monitoring tool dashboards and escalating any urgent alerts.

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🎯 Who HITACHI ENERGY Is Looking For

  • Experienced in cybersecurity advisory or stakeholder-facing roles, with the ability to translate technical risks into business language.
  • Hands-on with enterprise security tools, particularly vulnerability management (e.g., Tenable) and asset management (e.g., Axonius, Lansweeper).
  • Strong understanding of IT infrastructure (servers, networks, endpoints, cloud) and how security controls apply across these environments.
  • Proactive in documenting processes and creating runbooks to ensure consistent, auditable operations.

📝 Tips for Applying to HITACHI ENERGY

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Highlight any experience with Axonius, Lansweeper, or Tenable explicitly in your resume and cover letter, as these are key tools for the role.

2

Showcase examples where you provided cybersecurity advisory to non-technical stakeholders, such as explaining risk to business teams.

3

Emphasize your ability to work remotely and manage your own time, as this is a remote UK position.

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Tailor your application to Hitachi Energy's mission: mention your interest in sustainable energy and how cybersecurity supports that goal.

5

Include specific metrics from past roles, like reduced vulnerability remediation times or improved asset inventory accuracy.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your experience with security tool administration (especially Axonius, Lansweeper, Tenable) and how you've optimized them.", "Your advisory skills: how you've guided stakeholders on secure design and risk mitigation.", 'Your ability to create clear documentation and standard operating procedures.', "Your alignment with Hitachi Energy's mission of advancing sustainable energy systems."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Understand Hitachi Energy's role in the energy transition and its key projects (e.g., grid modernization, renewable integration).
  • → Familiarize yourself with the company's cybersecurity framework or any public security policies.
  • → Learn about the specific tools mentioned (Axonius, Lansweeper, Tenable) and any recent updates or features.
  • → Review the company's sustainability reports and how cybersecurity supports their carbon-neutral goals.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk through how you would respond to a vulnerability finding from Tenable, from triage to remediation recommendation.
2 Describe a time you advised a business stakeholder on a security risk and how you communicated the impact.
3 How would you approach optimizing the asset inventory in Axonius to ensure accuracy?
4 What is your experience with remote collaboration tools and maintaining productivity in a remote role?
5 How do you stay current with cybersecurity threats and best practices, especially in critical infrastructure?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on technical skills without showing advisory or communication abilities.
  • Not mentioning specific tools from the job description in your application.
  • Providing generic answers about cybersecurity without tying them to energy infrastructure or Hitachi's mission.

📅 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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