Cybersecurity Compliance Analyst - (HAL) Santa Clara

Location:

Santa Clara, California, United States

Job ID:

R0056016

Date Posted:

2024-07-05

Company Name:

HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.

Profession (Job Category):

IT, Telecom & Internet

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Cybersecurity Compliance Analyst

Company: Hitachi America, Ltd (HAL)

Location: Santa Clara, CA or remote

Division: Hitachi Ltd.

Status: Fixed term, contract (1 year)

The Company:

Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve customers' and society's challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates under the business structure of “Digital Systems & Services” - supporting our customers’ digital transformation; “Green Energy & Mobility” - contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and railway systems, and “Connective Industries” - connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions in various industries. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, we aim for growth through co-creation with our customers. The company’s consolidated revenues for fiscal year 2022 (ended March 31, 2023) totaled 10,881.1 billion yen, with 696 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 320,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at https://www.hitachi.com.

Summary:

Hitachi Ltd. is seeking a highly diversified Cybersecurity Compliance Analyst to join the Information Security and Risk Management Division (ISRD)’s America Branch. The ideal candidate will possess a hands-on experience in cybersecurity related audit/assessments for different industries, as well as an understanding of evolving threat landscape and technologies. This role requires a proactive individual with excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders across various subsidiaries and departments in the Americas region.

The primary objective of this role is to elevate the cybersecurity maturity level within the Americas region while effectively mitigating information security risks. This entails supporting the establishment and promotion of robust global information security governance model tailored to the specific needs of the region and industry Hitachi operates in. The incumbent will support the Head of Cybersecurity of the America Branch by guiding subsidiaries to implement proactive security measures and fostering a culture of security awareness, and will play a pivotal role in safeguarding Hitachi's assets and data, ultimately contributing to the company's overall resilience against evolving cyber threats.

Responsibilities:

• Security Assessment: Perform assessment of subsidiaries’ current information security management system, infrastructure, data flow/management, network/identity access control, vulnerability management, etc. Document findings such as security risks, vulnerabilities and threats, and advise possible improvements to enhance overall cybersecurity posture. 

• Compliance and Governance: Assist subsidiaries to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards and promote governance frameworks to manage information security risks effectively. 

• Communication and Awareness: Work closely with stakeholders across departments and subsidiaries in the Americas region as well as with other regional branches members, to foster a culture of cybersecurity awareness and collaboration, including sharing security best practices and experiences. The candidate will also support bi-annual educational workshops or meetings for the Americas Region

• Keeping up with Cybersecurity Trends: Stay informed about the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies to continually enhance the organization's security posture and practices. This will include attending educational workshops/seminars, reviewing publications, and participating in security communities such as ISACA, ISC2, SANS Institute, etc.

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience

• 4+ years of experience in Security Audits and Assessments of various sized organizations in different industries 

• Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, FERPA) and experience in ensuring compliance within a multinational environment.

• Knowledge of desktop, server, application, database, network security principles for risk identification and analysis

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess and mitigate security risks effectively.

• Excellent written, presentation and communication skills with the ability to effectively convey complex security concepts, issues, incidents, etc., to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities effectively.

• General understanding of Cloud and On-Prem Security Architecture

• OT and product security knowledge or working in such environment a plus

• General understanding of the impact of economic, cultural, geopolitical events in relation to cybersecurity trends/motives   

• CISA , CISSP, CISM,CRISC or other relevant designation preferred

• Proficiency in Japanese reading/writing would be a plus

Other Requirements

• Accommodate weekly meetings with ISRD in the evenings, and quarterly Regional meetings (times rotate between US/Japan/UK)  

• Infrequent travel within the Americas region is to be expected, with possible opportunity to travel to Japan. 

For residents of New York City, New York, California, and Washington state only, as required under applicable pay transparency laws, the expected salary range for this position if filled remotely is $40-45 per hour. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. Employees are eligible to participate in Hitachi America’s variable pay program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to accommodation@hal.hitachi.com. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.