Security Engineer III (infrastructure Operations)

Hyundai Autoever America; West Point (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

PTO

Education assistance

Merit increase eligibility

Job summary

Hyundai AutoEver America is seeking an experienced Security Engineer III to safeguard our information systems and infrastructure in West Point, GA. You’ll implement and tune enterprise security technologies, support incident response, and work across Security Engineering, Network Engineering, and Security Operations to ensure a secure environment.

The role emphasizes risk assessments, vulnerability management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to strengthen security posture and align

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 5+ years in Security Engineering, Security Planning, or Security Operations.
• 2+ years in network administration/engineering and 2+ years in system administration.
• Advanced knowledge of security technologies and medium to complex computing environments.
• Hands-on experience with two or more enterprise security technologies (IPS/IDS, VPNs, firewalls, LDAP/AD).
• Strong understanding of network architecture and security dependencies across server/VM environments.
• Experience implementing security controls into operational frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and deploy new security technologies with runbooks.
• Evaluate and automate security tools to protect assets and infrastructure.
• Conduct risk assessments and security architecture reviews for cost-effective security.
• Lead or assist in security reports for senior stakeholders.
• Monitor, remediate, and support audits and incident response activities.

Skills

Security Engineering

Security Operations

Network Engineering

Incident Response

Vulnerability Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

IPS/IDS

Firewalls

VPNs

NAC

Endpoint Protection

Job description

Security Engineer III (infrastructure Operations)

Location: West Point, GA

Company Overview Hyundai AutoEver America (HAEA) is the dynamic IT powerhouse behind Hyundai Motor Corporation, a Fortune 500 global leader in the automotive industry. As a key affiliate, we provide cutting‑edge IT services and support to top brands including Kia, Genesis, Hyundai Translead, Hyundai Mobis, Hyundai Capital, and Glovis. HAEA offers a truly global and collaborative environment. Here, you’ll drive innovation, boost operational efficiency, and help shape the future of mobility for the Hyundai Motor Group. At HAEA, we understand that IT is the cornerstone of today’s fast‑evolving digital world. By uniting all IT resources under one roof, we deliver consistent, top‑quality solutions while serving as the crucial information link between Hyundai’s Global Headquarters and North American operations. If you’re passionate about technology and eager to make a real impact at a world‑class company, Hyundai AutoEver America is the place to grow your career. Join us and be part of the transformation that’s driving the future of automotive innovation.

Website: http://www.haeaus.com

Role Overview

The Security Engineer III (infrastructure Operations) plays a critical role in safeguarding the organization’s information systems, networks, and critical infrastructure. This role ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of corporate assets by participating in all areas of information and network security, including intrusion detection, incident response, vulnerability management, application security, and compliance with corporate security policies. The engineer is responsible for implementing, operating, and continuously improving a variety of enterprise security technologies—including DLP, Antivirus, IPS/IDS, Endpoint Protection, Database Activity Monitoring, and Web Application Firewalls. This position acts as a technical authority across Security Engineering, Network Engineering, and Security Operations, partnering with cross‑functional teams, internal clients, and external stakeholders. The role supports both strategic initiatives and daily operational security needs to maintain a secure, resilient, and compliant environment. It contributes directly to strengthening the organization’s security posture, improving processes, leading or participating in incident response, and enabling secure business operations.

Key Responsibilities

Security Engineering

• Design, build, test, and deploy new security technologies, including developing operational documentation and runbooks.
• Evaluate, recommend, integrate, and automate security tools and processes to enhance the protection of corporate assets and infrastructure.
• Conduct security risk assessments, exposure analyses, and security architecture reviews to ensure secure and cost‑effective system and network performance.

Network Engineering & Information Security

• Lead or assist in producing periodic or ad‑hoc security reports that provide situational awareness to senior stakeholders.
• Analyze network security elements and architectural designs to maintain optimal performance, security, and operational resilience.

Security Operations / Administration

• Monitor and manage networks, systems, and infrastructure for attacks, malware, intrusions, and vulnerabilities, including full remediation of impacted systems.
• Implement, operate, and tune enterprise security technologies (e.g., IPS/IDS, vulnerability scanners, encryption, endpoint protection).
• Support security audits, compliance reviews, and risk‑management activities, delivering required documentation and remediation follow‑up.
• Participate in or lead incident response activities and provide rotational after‑hours on‑call support.

Scope Indicators

• Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, and controls, including risk management and incident response plans.
• Conduct security assessments and penetration tests to identify and evaluate vulnerabilities across systems and networks.
• Manage, configure, and monitor security tools and technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, and antivirus platforms.
• Investigate, contain, and remediate cybersecurity incidents, including breaches, malware, and other threats.
• Provide cybersecurity training to employees, promoting security awareness and safe practices.
• Stay current on emerging threats, trends, and best practices through continuous learning and industry engagement.

• Incidents Prevented/Mitigated: Measures effectiveness of implemented security controls.
• Detection & Response Time: Evaluates speed and efficiency of incident response processes.
• Employee Security Awareness Rate: Assesses success of security training efforts.
• Vulnerabilities Identified & Remediated: Reflects the impact of security assessments and corrective actions.
• Cybersecurity Budget Utilization: Indicates organizational commitment and investment in security.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of hands‑on Security Engineering, Security Planning, or Security Operations experience.
• 2+ years of network administration/engineering experience and 2+ years of system administration experience.
• Advanced knowledge of security technologies with experience operating in medium to complex computing environments.
• Hands‑on experience with two or more enterprise security technologies, such as IPS/IDS, VPNs (SSL/IPsec), firewalls, NAC, Windows/Linux OS, packet inspection, or directory services (LDAP/AD).
• Strong understanding of network architecture and concepts, including routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, subnetting, and security dependencies across server/VM environments.
• Experience implementing security technologies, conducting risk assessments, and integrating security controls into operational frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional security certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CISSP‑ISSAP, or SANS.
• Experience with endpoint security solutions (EDR, AV, DLP) and web filtering tools (e.g., Palo Alto, Forcepoint, Sophos).
• Strong technical documentation skills (e.g., reports, proposals, SOWs, white papers).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple tasks in a team environment.

Salary range: $80,000 - $114,000

In addition to a competitive salary, this position offers a fantastic benefits package that includes comprehensive medical/dental coverage, generous PTO, educationassistance, and annual meritincreaseeligibility in a growth‑focused work environment.

Team Culture

The Security Engineer III is responsible for protecting Hyundai AutoEver America’s information systems and infrastructure by implementing, managing, and enhancing a wide range of enterprise security technologies. The role spans security engineering, network security, and security operations—supporting incident response, vulnerability management, security assessments, risk mitigation, and cross‑functional collaboration to maintain a secure and resilient environment.

• Collaboration & Teamwork: The team values a supportive, collaborative environment where members openly share ideas and work together toward common goals.
• Passion for Technology: Team members are enthusiastic about emerging technologies and their potential to transform the automotive and IT landscape.
• Agility & Continuous Improvement: The group operates with an agile mindset—quickly adapting to change while continuously improving processes and solutions.
• Growth & Inclusivity: The team prioritizes professional development and fosters an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued.

Our Company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.

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What are your salary expectations?

Are you able to work onsite 5 days per week at Hyundai AutoEver America’s Irvine, CA headquarters?

Do you have 10+ years of progressive cybersecurity leadership experience, including ownership of enterprise security strategy, risk management, and cyber defense operations?

This role occasionally requires flexibility to support urgent business or security needs outside of standard working hours. Are you able to adjust your schedule when business priorities require it?

Have you served as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Deputy CISO, Head of Cyber Security, or equivalent senior cybersecurity executive responsible for enterprise‑wide security programs?

Have you directly led or overseen a Security Operations Center (SOC), Incident Response, and Threat Detection program, including active involvement in managing major cyber incidents?

Have you been accountable for both defensive security functions (SOC, Blue Team, TVM) and offensive security functions (Red Team, Penetration Testing, Adversary Simulation) within the same organization?

Are you comfortable personally engaging in technical security reviews, incident response activities, vulnerability management efforts, and security architecture decisions when business needs require it?