RS/HS Security Engineer - R-10066853

NXP Semiconductors NV; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors is seeking an Americas Regional RS/HS Security Engineer to lead day-to-day defensive information security operations across IT, OT, and R&D environments. You will drive threat detection, incident response, and exposure management, partnering with security architects, red teams, and engineering groups to strengthen our security posture and ensure continuous operations.

This role requires onsite presence five days a week at our Americas location, with experience in OT

Qualifications

• 4+ years of cybersecurity experience focusing on blue team and cyber defense.
• Experience with CrowdStrike Falcon Platform is required.
• Foundational IT and OT security knowledge including SCADA/ICP.
• Experience securing R&D environments and embedded systems.
• Hands-on with SIEM, EDR, and security automation.
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, NIST 800-82, and IEC 62443.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with regional cybersecurity professionals on threat detection and incident response for IT, OT, and R&D.
• Propose and enhance SOC processes, playbooks, automation, and alert triage.
• Provide SOC Tier 3 incident response capabilities and coordinate regional efforts.

Skills

Blue team operations

Security operations

Incident response

Threat detection

SOC leadership

Cloud security basics

Education

GIAC Associate Security Operations Certified

GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)

CCSP

CISSP

CompTIA Security+

Tools

CrowdStrike Falcon Platform

SIEM

EDR

Threat intelligence platforms

Job description

The Americas Regional RS/HS Security Engineer 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 RS/HS Security Engineer, 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. Security Operations & Threat Defense

Job Responsibility:

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.
• 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 forics/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 ICs.

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 ICP, 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 & ICs), 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 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.

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.

For more information, please visit our website https://www.nxp.com

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