Senior Security Engineer

Hyundai Mobis•Ellabell, GA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Security Engineer supports and leads plant-wide technical security operations for MSV. This role is responsible for executing headquarters-directed security activities, maintaining site security policies and guidelines, supporting annual security plans and budgets, managing technical security controls, leading incident response, supporting audits and compliance, and delivering technical security awareness activities for employees. This role will work at MOBIS – Savannah Plant (MSV).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, or a related field.
5+ years of experience as an IT Security Engineer or similar role in a corporate environment.
Strong knowledge of enterprise cybersecurity principles and technical security controls across network, server, endpoint, access control, vulnerability management, and security monitoring environments.
Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Windows 11, Windows Server, enterprise firewalls, VPN, and related IT security tools, with the ability to investigate security events, support incident response, and maintain security policies, procedures, and documentation.
Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to support audits, manage security compliance activities, and collaborate effectively with headquarters and cross-functional departments.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, or a related field.
3+ years of experience as an IT Security Engineer or similar role in the automotive manufacturing.
CISSP
CISM
CompTIA Security+
Microsoft AZ-500, SC-200, or SC-300
Palo Alto PCNSE

Responsibilities

Execute headquarters security tasks, emergency notices, and SOC-related response requirements for the site.
Manage security operations services provided by Hyundai AutoEver America, including control execution, issue escalation, service quality, and compliance with MSV and corporate security requirements.
Revise, maintain, and communicate site security regulations, standards, procedures, and guidelines.
Develop and support the annual information protection activity plan and budget.
Manage and operate IT infrastructure security, including network, server, endpoint, and other approved security solutions and policies.
Ensure safe operation and security measures for IT systems used across plant operations.
Conduct regular inspections of security solution operations and support security reviews when introducing new solutions.
Monitor security alerts, logs, and abnormal events from local tools and headquarters security channels.
Execute, implement, and test incident response plans to ensure effective detection, containment, and recovery from security threats.
Lead local response to security breaches and incidents, including documentation and escalation as required.
Perform security and vulnerability assessments for network, server, and IT systems.
Manage system access rights, security controls, and policy enforcement across IT and related business systems.
Review and support approval of technical security exception requests in accordance with plant and corporate requirements.
Perform resigned and retired employee security checks, including log review and verification of privilege removal.
Support secure handling of sensitive data through access review, document control, and policy enforcement.
Collaborate closely with HR, GA/Facilities, EHS, and other departments to strengthen plant security, coordinate compliance activities, collect and incorporate cross-functional feedback during security audits and compliance initiatives, manage security risks, and support enterprise and site security objectives.
Support internal and external security audits, control reviews, and compliance activities.
Maintain security documentation, SOPs, runbooks, and evidence for audit readiness and operational consistency.
Lead or support Security Day activities, self-inspections, and technical security awareness training for employees.
Track and improve technical security KPIs, including security event response, policy management, exception handling, retirement security review, security solution validation, and Security Day / policy revision activities.
Recommend and implement improvements that enhance plant cybersecurity posture, control effectiveness, and operational resilience.
Perform other duties as assigned.