RS/HS Security Engineer

NXP Semiconductors; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid leave

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in California seeks an Americas Regional SOC Analyst to lead threat detection, incident response, and exposure management across IT, OT, and R&D environments. You will drive playbooks, automation, and regional incident coordination with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 4+ years of blue team security experience, hands-on SIEM/EDR/NDR, and knowledge of ICSS/SCADA security frameworks. Onsite five days per week in California. Base salary range is stated above.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of cybersecurity experience with a focus on blue teaming, security operations, and cyber defense.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, NDR, threat intelligence platforms, and security automation.
• Foundational IT and OT security knowledge, including ICSS/SCADA and embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide SOC Tier 3 incident response capabilities and coordinate regional cyber incident response efforts.
• Develop and implement security strategies for IT, OT, and R&D environments.
• Collaborate with security architects, red teams, and product teams to strengthen security posture.

Skills

Blue teaming

Security operations

Incident response

Threat intelligence

Cloud security basics

Tools

CrowdStrike Falcon Platform

SIEM

EDR

NIST 800-82

IEC 62443

Job description

Job Title: Regional SOC Analyst

Job Position: Regional SOC Analyst

Role Summary:

The Americas Regional SOC Analyst at NXP will be tasked with assisting in our day-to-day defensive information security operations, ensuring the security of IT, Operational Technology (OT), and R&D environments. This role is responsible for maintaining threat detection, incident response, and exposure management. As an Americas Regional SOC Analyst, you will develop and implement security strategies to protect against evolving cyber threats across diverse environments. You will collaborate with security architects, red teams, product teams, and engineering groups to strengthen our organization’s overall security posture. This role is pivotal leader for our regional security operations center team members, to ensure the continuity of information security operations. The ideal candidate will be passionate about information security operations center, incident response, and leading a diverse team of global operators. The ideal candidate also has a foundational knowledge and experience in working in an Operational Technology (OT) manufacturing environments.

Your opportunity:

NXP is a global player in Semiconductor industry, and security is an essential and integral part of our business.

Operational Mentality and Vision:

Collaborate with a regional team of cybersecurity professionals focused on threat detection, monitoring, and incident response for IT, OT, and R&D environments. Propose and enhance Security Operations Center (SOC) processes, including playbooks, automation, and alert triage.

Incident Response:

Provide SOC Tier 3 Incident response capabilities and coordinate regional cyber incident response efforts, ensuring timely containment, eradication, and recovery.

OT & R&D Security Strategy:

Limited experience in security controls and frameworks tailored for ICSS/SCADA, industrial IoT (IIoT), and embedded systems in OT environments. Ability to work closely with regional engineering and R&D teams to integrate security into product development lifecycles. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and frameworks such as NIST CSF, IEC 62443, and MITRE ATT&CK for ICSS.

Vulnerability Management & Hardening:

Oversee regional vulnerability assessments and risk management programs across IT, OT, and R&D. Guide patch management and compensating controls for systems where direct patching is not feasible. Work with asset owners to implement segmentation, access controls, and Zero Trust strategies.

Risk Management and Ethical Considerations:

Work closely with regional security and risk peers to foresee and mitigate risks, ensuring ethical operations and compliance with upcoming regulations.

Job Qualification: Required Qualifications & Experience:

4+ years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on blue teaming, security operations, and cyber defense. 2+ years working with the Crowdstrike Falcon Platform Required at least two (2) of the Certifications from the “Desired Certifications” list. Foundational expertise in both IT and OT security, with knowledge of ICSS, SCADA, and industrial cyber threats. Experience securing R&D environments, including embedded systems, proprietary technologies, and intellectual property. Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, NDR, threat intelligence platforms, and security automation. Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK (Enterprise & ICSS), NIST 800-82, IEC 62443, and Zero Trust principles. Experience leading a team of cybersecurity professionals and developing operational security teams. Fundamental understanding of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid security architectures.

Work Location Requirement

Due to the nature of the work performed and the need to support security operations across IT, OT, and R&D environments, this position is required to be onsite five (5) days per week. The selected candidate must be able to work from the designated NXP location on a full-time basis. Remote work and hybrid work arrangements are not available for this role.

Desired Certifications

• GIAC Associate Certified Incident Handler
• GIAC Associate Security Operations Certified
• GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
• Associate Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• COMPTIA Security +
• COMPTIA CYSA+
• AWS Certified Security
• Microsoft SC - 200

Regular onsite presence is essential to support incident response activities, collaboration with operational teams, access to secure environments, and business continuity requirements.

Base salary will be between $135K to $147K a year.

NXP Introduction:

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets.

Career Development Opportunities

The future starts here. Bright Minds. Bright Futures. We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills. We Are NXP! Visit our careers website for more job information.

Commitment At NXP

We recognize we can be a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year-on-year progress. Also, we aim to create an inclusive work environment and we will not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment of any kind. We have programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality.

The base salary range for this position is as mentioned below per year. We also provide competitive benefits, incentive compensation, and/or equity for certain roles.

Company benefits include health. dental, and vision insurance. 401(k), and paid leave.

Please note that the base salary range (OR hourly rate) is a guideline, and individual total compensation may vary based on a number of factors such as qualifications, skill level, work location, and other business and organizational needs. This base pay range is specific to California and is not applicable to other locations.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range as of the date of this posting is: $114,400 to $157,300 annually

More information about NXP in the United States... NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.

NXP Introduction Duplicate

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. For more information, visit www.nxp.com Bright Minds. Bright Futures. We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills. Commitment At NXP. We recognize NXP is a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year-on-year progress. Also, we aim to create an inclusive work environment and we will not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment of any kind. We have programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality.