Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer (IL)

HYUNDAI Translead Inc

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will be for our new manufacturing facility in Joliet and will initially be employed by Hyundai Translead's corporate office but will be remote from the State of Illinois to support the launch of the Company’s new manufacturing facility before transitioning to full time, onsite once the facility is operational. The Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for protecting enterprise technology environments by designing, implementing, and operating cybersecurity controls across IT and OT contexts. This role delivers threat detection and monitoring capabilities, vulnerability management, incident response support, security architecture guidance, and risk assessment activities aligned with security governance and compliance expectations. The position partners with IT, OT, operations, and business stakeholders to strengthen operational security through policy enforcement, network segmentation, NAC governance, and ongoing improvements to security posture while supporting business continuity and risk-informed decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
5 years of relevant experience in security engineering, threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response
Demonstrated capability supporting IT/OT separation requirements and network segmentation practices
Experience conducting risk assessments aligned to security frameworks
Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity concepts and exposure to SCADA/PLC/HMI environments
Ability to apply governance and compliance standards through operational controls

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting OT security assessments, industrial automation security, and IT/OT separation controls
Demonstrated collaboration with a SOC or managed security provider on investigations and response activities

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls to protect systems, networks, and data in alignment with security governance and operational security standards
Execute vulnerability management activities, including vulnerability scanning support, prioritization, remediation coordination, and verification of corrective actions
Support incident response activities, including triage support, containment coordination, root cause participation, and post-incident follow-up
Perform security monitoring and threat detection activities by analyzing alerts, events, and indicators in collaboration with internal teams and external partners as applicable
Contribute to security architecture by advising on secure design patterns, control selection, and implementation approaches for systems and networks
Support IT/OT security objectives by reinforcing IT/OT separation, network segmentation practices, and operational security controls within industrial environments
Administer or support NAC governance and access enforcement mechanisms consistent with approved standards and policy requirements
Conduct risk assessment activities, including control reviews, security framework alignment, and remediation tracking
Support compliance requirements through evidence collection, control validation, documentation, and participation in governance processes
Apply security governance and policy enforcement practices by operationalizing standards, procedures, and control requirements across relevant environments
Serve as a senior technical resource for security engineering, including advanced vulnerability management, threat detection, and incident response coordination
Lead technical analysis during incidents, including containment recommendations, evidence review, and coordination with stakeholders
Perform security architecture reviews for systems and network changes, including IT/OT separation considerations and segmentation guidance
Conduct and document risk assessments aligned to security frameworks and compliance requirements; track remediation plans and milestones
Provide guidance to others on policy enforcement, operational security controls, and monitoring best practices
Other duties as assigned