Security Engineer (R&D)

QuantumScape Corporation; California; Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

RSU/Equity package

Employee health care

ESPP

Job summary

QuantumScape Corporation seeks a Senior or Principal Security Engineer to scale a zero-trust security model across our labs and manufacturing facilities, protecting critical data and operations.

You will perform risk analyses, lead security initiatives with cross-functional teams, ensure compliance with certifications like TISAX, and build training programs to raise cyber awareness. Salary ranges and comprehensive benefits including bonus and RSU/Equity are provided.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in security engineering or related role.
• Bachelor's degree in CS or equivalent.
• Experience with security for critical infrastructure (SCADA/ICS/PLCs) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify, plan, and execute security changes across labs and facilities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver security initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and certifications like TISAX.

Skills

Security engineering

IAM & MFA

RBAC

Python scripting

PowerShell scripting

Bash scripting

TCP/IP & DNS

VLANs

Threat analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Firewall systems

IDS/IPS

SIEM

MDM

Job description

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QuantumScape developed the industry’s first anode-less cell design, which delivers high energy density while lowering material costs and simplifying manufacturing. Our innovative battery cell technology can store energy more efficiently and reliably than today’s lithium-ion batteries.

We are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Senior or Principal Security Engineer to help us safeguard our critical data and bolster our security posture. The new member of our team will focus on scaling a zero trust security model and developing/executing a set of security standards and practices to implement across our labs and manufacturing facilities.

The security professional will routinely conduct risk analysis based on the latest cyber threats, advising leadership about the major trends and potential mitigations. The ideal candidate will possess significant knowledge regarding prominent network endpoint defense and detection methodologies and have insight into how adversarial cyber threat actors think and attack. The candidate will bring cyber security awareness to the workforce through developing and conducting training programs.

The right person for this role is passionate about cyber security. If you are someone who prefers an exciting work environment and is ready to tackle sophisticated problems, then this is a great role for you!

Job Description:

• Identify, plan, and execute needed security changes to existing methods and techniques used throughout our labs and manufacturing facilities
• Partner with multi-functional teams to deliver widely impactful security initiatives
• Ensure organization compliance with security policies outlined in various certification requirements, such as TISAX

Required Skills and Experience:

• At least 8 years' experience as a security engineer or in a role with a security focus. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of cyber security for critical infrastructure systems (SCADA, ICS, PLCs, etc.) in an enterprise or lab based environment would be desired, but not necessary.
• Understanding of corporate network monitoring and security and common network protocols such as TCP/IP, VLANS, DNS, DHCP, radius, wifi, and storage-related
• Knowledge of potential attack vectors including social engineering, malware, software vulnerabilities (both first and third-party), and so on.
• Experience in IAM, RBAC, MFA. Understanding of a mobile device security strategy including MDM.
• Experience with investigating and deploying multi-factor authentication in lab and manufacturing environments.
• Experience with security implementations on firewalls, endpoints protection systems, and intrusion prevention systems.
• Ability to script in Bash, PowerShell, or Python is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits:Salary range for this role has a range of 167,100 - $205,200, and a salary will be determined by the candidate's experience and educational background. QuantumScape also offers an annual bonus and a generous RSU/Equity package as part of its compensation plan. In addition, we do offer a tremendous benefits plan including employee paid health care, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and other exciting perks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.