Cybersecurity Application Assessment Service Lead at Hitachi Energy

Description

This is a fully remote, strategic leadership role with global visibility and six indirect reports.

• We're seeking a seasoned cybersecurity professional to take ownership of our Cybersecurity Application Assessment Service, an essential part of our global security strategy. In this role, you'll drive innovation, lead a team of external experts, and collaborate across IT, legal, and governance functions to strengthen our cybersecurity posture and ensure application compliance with international regulations. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and shape the future of digital security, we’d love to hear from you.

 What You'll Do:

• Lead and manage a team of external cybersecurity experts, ensuring high-quality service delivery
• Provide expert guidance on cybersecurity across IT and business initiatives
• Ensure compliance with global regulations (NIS 2, EU AI Act, CFIUS)
• Oversee application onboarding, RFP responses, and tool integrations
• Improve security assessment processes and ServiceNow workflows
• Collaborate with IT, Legal, Governance, and Security teams
• Maintain documentation and knowledge systems for assessments and compliance
• Own and manage assessment solutions
• Plan budgets, resources, and strategic development of the service

What You Bring:

• 10+ years of experience in IT or Cybersecurity, including 3–5 years in a leadership role
• Strong proficiency in ServiceNow (workflows, dashboards, reporting)
• Familiarity with tools such as OneTrust, Tenable, Lansweeper, Axonius, Azure DevOps, and Power BI
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CF 2, NIST RM, CIS, UCF)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL Foundation, CISSP) are a plus

What We Offer:

• A fully remote position with global visibility
• Strategic ownership of a high-impact cybersecurity service
• Collaboration with top experts across departments
• A culture that values innovation, autonomy, and continuous improvement
• Benefits will be tailored based on the candidate’s country of employment and discussed during the selection process