IT Security Engineer

Samsung Electronics • Taylor, TX

3d • $95,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The IT Security Engineer is responsible for protecting sensitive information and securing systems in Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s high-paced manufacturing environment. The role owns Key Management Service (KMS) architecture, enterprise server security, network security systems, and endpoint security, with a primary emphasis on enterprise KMS and server security. It ensures cryptographic keys and secrets are securely managed, servers are protected from unauthorized access, compliance standards are met, and vulnerabilities are limited.

The engineer analyzes internal and external threats and serves as a primary resource for network, server, PC, data-encryption, print, device-control, and anti-virus security. The position also explains security policies, procedures, rules, work methods, and services. It provides rotating on-call support for owned security systems and applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Security, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Foundational understanding of computer networking protocols, operating system security, and cryptography.

Nice To Haves

• SANS, ISACA, (ISC)2, CompTIA, Cisco, CERT, or another recognized technical cybersecurity certification.

Responsibilities

• Set up, maintain, and monitor the Key Management Service (KMS), including encryption keys and data-encryption workflows.
• Manage IT security and IT risk across company data systems, networks, and web services.
• Set up, maintain, and monitor IT security systems and applications.
• Manage and optimize network security controls, including firewall and proxy policies, policy management, and monitoring of inbound and outbound traffic.
• Address questions from internal and external audits and examinations.
• Identify security issues and risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Perform local IT operations in compliance with corporate IT security practices, monitoring for adherence and policy violations.
• Provide reliable rotating on-call support for availability, troubleshooting, and rapid incident response for owned IT security systems and applications.
• Provide security support for network, server, PC, data encryption, print security, device control, and anti-virus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) matching with immediate vesting.
• Onsite cafés and workout facilities.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Paid time off, 2 personal holidays, and 10 regular holidays.
• Wellness incentives.
• Eligible full-time employees may receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level