Cybersecurity Specialist

Volkswagen Group; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. in Chattanooga, TN, seeks a Cybersecurity Specialist to operate and monitor security infrastructure on the shop floor, provide guidance on mitigations and manage IT security projects in a hybrid work setup.

The role requires 3+ years in IT security, a bachelor’s degree, and strong knowledge of industrial control systems; you will collaborate with ITSF and maintenance teams to strengthen production security and incident response.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in IT Security practices showing continuous increasing levels of responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent knowledge of Industrial Control Systems environments

Responsibilities

• Operates and supports Security Infrastructure (Anomalous detection tool, SIEM, FWs, Vulnerability Mgmt., etc.) for Shop floor environment.
• Monitors and reports the security level for Production assets regarding (Vulnerabilities, Hardening, Patching) a Shop floor / maintenance in order to increase the factory’s security maturity level.
• Support Security incidents during troubleshooting until resolution in Shop floor environment.
• Provide guidance and support to ITSF / Maintenance teams on addressing vulnerabilities.
• Program authentication certificates on user badges.
• Implement and support IT Security projects to ensure compliance with information security requirements

Skills

IT Security

Industrial Control Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.

Brief Role Description

Career Level 18P and is located in Chattanooga (TN) with a role classification of Hybrid.

The Cybersecurity Specialist operates, supports and monitors Shop floor security Infrastructure. Provide guidance and support on how to implement Security mitigation measures. Manage and implement IT Security projects.

Possible Tasks within this Role

• Operates and supports Security Infrastructure (Anomalous detection tool, SIEM, FWs, Vulnerability Mgmt., etc.) for Shop floor environment.
• Monitors and reports the security level for Production assets regarding (Vulnerabilities, Hardening, Patching) a Shop floor / maintenance in order to increase the factory’s security maturity level.
• Support Security incidents during troubleshooting until resolution in Shop floor environment.
• Provide guidance and support to ITSF / Maintenance teams on addressing vulnerabilities.
• Program authentication certificates on user badges.
• Implement and support IT Security projects to ensure compliance with information security requirements

Qualification requirements

Required:

• 3+ years of experience in IT Security practices showing continuous increasing levels of responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent knowledge of Industrial Control Systems environments

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Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security.

This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Job ID: 31345

Company: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Location: Chattanooga, TN, US, 37416 Chattanooga, TN, US, 37416

Department: IT and Digitalization

Working Model: Full-time

Contract Type: Unlimited

Remote Working: By agreement

Posting Date: Oct 26, 2026

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Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc., an operating unit of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWoA) is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. VWoA’s operations in the United States include research and development, parts and vehicle processing, parts distribution centers, sales, marketing and service offices, financial service centers, and its stateof-theart manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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