Manager of Cybersecurity

Hyundai Motor Company; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HMMA is seeking a Technical Lead within the Cybersecurity Department to evaluate the current environment, identify gaps, and enhance security architectures to advance program maturity. Responsibilities include incident response support, audit preparation for ISO 27001, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to embed security into system design.

Candidate should have 8+ years in cybersecurity, SOC/ISO27001 experience, and relevant certifications; travel may be required for audits and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; advanced degree preferred.
• At least 8–10 years in cybersecurity, including SOC or ISO27001 program experience.
• CISSP/CISA/SANS certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution of cybersecurity initiatives aligned with risk posture.
• Manage external IT security vendors for security solution operations.
• Assist in building and maturing HMMA’s SIEM solution.
• Conduct gap assessments across IT and OT to identify vulnerabilities and mitigations.
• Design and implement scalable security architectures and controls.

Skills

Technical leadership

Incident response

Tabletop exercises

Risk assessment

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

SIEM

Job description

Serve as a technical lead within the Cybersecurity Department, supporting all aspects of HMMA’s cybersecurity program. Evaluate the current environment to identify gaps and enhance existing security solutions. Contribute to the design and implementation of new security architectures to advance program maturity. Provide incident response support as needed. Assist in preparing the department for internal and external security audits, including ISO 27001 compliance.

Position Summary:

Serve as a technical lead within the Cybersecurity Department, supporting all aspects of HMMA’s cybersecurity program. Evaluate the current environment to identify gaps and enhance existing security solutions. Contribute to the design and implementation of new security architectures to advance program maturity. Provide incident response support as needed. Assist in preparing the department for internal and external security audits, including ISO 27001 compliance.

Essential Functions:

• Lead technical execution of cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and risk posture.
• Manage and oversee external IT security vendors responsible for security solution operations ensuring compliance, performance, and alignment with HMMA's cybersecurity program.
• Assist in building and maturing HMMA’s SIEM solution.
• Conduct gap assessments across IT and OT environments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Design and implement scalable security architectures and controls to support business operations and regulatory requirements.
• Perform root cause analysis and forensic investigations during security incidents; coordinate with internal and external stakeholders as needed.
• Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and escalation procedures.
• Support audit preparation by organizing evidence, validating control effectiveness, and coordinating with auditors.
• Maintain documentation and processes required for ISO 27001 certification and ongoing compliance.
• Evaluate and recommend new cybersecurity technologies and tools to improve detection, response, and prevention capabilities.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and production departments to embed security into system design and lifecycle management.
• Implement and monitor threat intelligence sources to proactively address emerging risks.
• Assist in developing and enforcing cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to cybersecurity specialists.
• Participate in tabletop exercises, risk assessments, and business continuity planning.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure program effectiveness.
• Coordinate with legal and compliance teams on investigations involving data privacy or regulatory concerns.
• Support exception management processes by evaluating risk and documenting compensating controls.
• Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management System (BMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements.
• Meet all other requirements as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Advanced degree desired

Related Experience:

• 10 – 15 years of job related experience preferred
• 8+ years of cybersecurity experience desired
• At least 5 years of experience of SOC or ISO27001 program implementation

Training / Certification:

• CISSP
• CISA
• SANS Certifications

Skills / Knowledge:

• MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• SIEM
• Incident Response
• GRC
• Vulnerability Management

Additional Information:

Position may require occasional travel (domestic or foreign). Flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shift. Position may require on-call duty or overtime due to overall responsibility.