Junior Cyber Architect

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About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

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Description

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Junior Cyber Architect to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will support the cybersecurity design and implementation for our critical railway products, contributing to a secure and resilient future for rail transport. The position is based in Naples, Italy .

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Accountabilities

The Junior Cyber Architect will support the Cyber Architect Team in ensuring the cybersecurity of Hitachi Rail's Rolling Stock products throughout their entire lifecycle. Key accountabilities include, but are not limited to, contributing to the following activities under the guidance of senior team members:

• Support the definition and maintenance of the cybersecurity architecture for Rolling Stock vehicles and their associated systems (e.g., TCMS, onboard control and information systems, communication networks).
• Assist in analyzing and interpreting cybersecurity requirements from customer specifications (e.g., Etihad), international standards (e.g., IEC 62443 series, EN 50701), and relevant regulations (e.g., NIS2 / D.Lgs. 138/2024).
• Contribute to the application of Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL) processes and secure coding practices for embedded software development, including specific aspects for Model-Based Design (MBD) approaches.
• Support Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA) activities for railway vehicle systems, assisting in identifying threats and defining mitigation measures.
• Assist in defining cybersecurity Verification & Validation (V&V) strategies and requirements, and support security testing activities.
• Collaborate with various internal teams, including Software Development (TCMS, other subsystems), Hardware Design, System Engineering, Project Management, RAMS, Safety, Cybersecurity Assurance, Service, and Field Support.
• Support the production and maintenance of cybersecurity technical documentation (e.g., Security Architecture Descriptions, TARA reports, V&V security plans).
• Assist in defining requirements for cybersecurity management activities in the operational phase of products (e.g., Vulnerability Management, Patch Management, Incident Response support).

• Actively participate in training and self-development to deepen knowledge of cyber threats, vulnerabilities, technologies, and regulatory landscapes pertinent to railway and critical infrastructure systems.

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles applied to Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) / Operational Technology (OT) or embedded systems.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity standards relevant to industrial control systems or critical infrastructure (e.g., IEC 62443 series , EN 50701 ).

• Basic knowledge of cybersecurity regulations for critical infrastructure (e.g., NIS2 / D.Lgs. 138/2024 ).
• Understanding of software development lifecycles and basic secure coding concepts; any exposure to Model-Based Design is a plus.
• Foundational knowledge of network security, operating system hardening, and access control principles.
• Awareness of security testing methodologies (e.g., SAST, DAST, penetration testing concepts).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving aptitude, with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Eagerness to learn and develop expertise in the specialized field of railway cybersecurity.

Desired Skills/Knowledge

• Passionate or Experience in applying cybersecurity principles to Rail Control Systems on complex embedded systems.

Education/Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a closely related technical field.
• Relevant entry-level cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, Google Cybersecurity Certificate, MITRE ATT&CK Defender Fundamentals) are a plus.

Languages

• Fluent Knowledge of English (written & spoken).
• Proficient Knowledge of Italian (written & spoken).

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers .

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers .

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail