IT/OT Specialist

Location:

Pitea, Norrbotten County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0119022

Date Posted:

2026-06-24

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

IT, Telecom & Internet

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

As IT/OT Specialist you provide computer onsite support execution for factory or Hitachi energy site's owned/managed assets and operational support of both office IT and shop floor IT/OT assets that are not supported by the OSS techs. You carry out IT/OT Cybersecurity first responder tasks and IT/OT assets cybersecurity operational tasks.

 

How you’ll make an impact

• Provide support to end users, IT equipment, software in meeting rooms and similar user collaboration/common areas as part of desk-side support, provide computer onsite support of execution for Factory or Hitachi energy site's owned/managed assets.
• Carry out OT asset IT/OT Cybersecurity operational tasks, carry out the IT/OT cybersecurity first responder tasks by investigating and determining the scope of the incident and working with the cybersecurity team to contain and remediate the incident, under guidance from the factory incident responder.
• Identify critical assets: responsible for identifying critical assets within the factory that require monitoring and protection.
• Install and configure remediation measures: install and configure security patches on critical assets to protect the environment from security incidents, with additional assistance whenever required.
• Report any abnormal behaviour of OT systems: raise alerts to incident response teams in case of detected security events in the operational technology (OT) environment, such as unauthorized access attempts or changes to control systems.
• Work with vendors: to ensure that the security patches and OT systems are properly configured and maintained.

 

Your background

• Have completed a formal qualification or completed an apprenticeship in the field of information technology.
• Have minimum Three years of professional experience in IT support.
• Carry out both the Office IT and Shop Floor IT/OT assets operational support -Kiosks, Printers, Conf Rooms/ Teams rooms, Vendor machines execution/ support which Global OSS techs are not supporting or are managed/owned by factory, CCTV / security system, Badging, Scanners for MES hardware support.
• Have a proactive and solution-oriented mind-set and have the ability to work independently and self-driven.
• Service Now IT Enterprise Platform, MS Office 365, Windows, iOS, Asset Management Tools.
• Methodologies -ITIL 4 Preferred, L6S Lean 6 Sigma Certified.

More about us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

 

Our benefits offering for our roles generally include:

 

• Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2)
• Group life insurance and additional insurances.
• Flextime and shortening of working hours in time bank
• Hybrid work & allowances for setting up a workplace at home (in agreement with line manager)
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Health insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction)
• Psychological support program
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development
• Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

 

The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and type of contract. Eligibility is subject to local regulations.

 

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

Recruiting Manager David Garcia Bayon, [email protected] will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Marcus Nordlund-Oja, +46 107-38 31 93; Unionen: Per Lidman, +46 73 0500 603. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Magnus Rönnholm, [email protected].

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.