Senior Security Engineer

Mobis Alabama LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mobis Alabama LLC – Savannah Plant (MSV) seeks a Senior Security Engineer to lead plant‑wide technical security operations, execute HQ‑directed activities, and maintain site security policies and budgets. You will oversee IT infrastructure security, incident response, audits, and security awareness for employees.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years in IT security within a corporate setting; Master’s is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information security or IT.
• 5+ years of experience as an IT Security Engineer in a corporate environment.
• Experience with incident response, audits, and security awareness.

Responsibilities

• Execute security tasks, notices, and SOC response for the site.
• Manage security operations services and ensure compliance with MSV requirements.
• Develop and maintain information protection activity plan and budget.
• Lead incident response and coordinate security reviews and audits.
• Maintain security documentation, SOPs, and runbooks.
• Oversee access control, exception reviews, and offboarding processes.

Skills

Enterprise cybersecurity principles

Incident response

Audit & compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Info Security/IT

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365

Windows 11/Server

Firewalls & VPN

Security monitoring tools

Job description

Overview

The Senior Security Engineer supports and leads plant-wide technical security operations for MSV. This roleis responsible forexecuting headquarters-directed security activities,maintainingsite security policies and guidelines, supporting annual security plans and budgets, managing technical security controls, leading incident response, supporting audits and compliance, and delivering technical security awareness activities for employees. This role will work at MOBIS Alabama, LLC – Savannah Plant (MSV).

Responsibilities

(To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)

Security Governance and Operations

• Execute headquarters security tasks, emergency notices, and SOC-related response requirements for the site.
• Manage security operations services provided by Hyundai AutoEver America, including control execution, issue escalation, service quality, and compliance with MSV and corporate security requirements.
• Revise, maintain, and communicate site security regulations, standards, procedures, and guidelines.
• Develop and support the annual information protection activity plan and budget.
• Manage and operate IT infrastructure security, including network, server, endpoint, and other approved security solutions and policies.
• Ensure safe operation and security measures for IT systems used across plant operations.
• Conduct regular inspections of security solution operations and support security reviews when introducing new solutions.

Security Monitoring and Incident Response

• Monitor security alerts, logs, and abnormal events from local tools and headquarters security channels.
• Execute, implement, and test incident response plans to ensure effective detection, containment, and recovery from security threats.
• Lead local response to security breaches and incidents, including documentation and escalation as required.
• Perform security and vulnerability assessments for network, server, and IT systems.

Access Control, Exceptions, and Offboarding

• Manage system access rights, security controls, and policy enforcement across IT and related business systems.
• Review and support approval of technical security exception requests in accordance with plant and corporate requirements.
• Perform resigned and retired employee security checks, including log review and verification of privilege removal.
• Support secure handling of sensitive data through access review, document control, and policy enforcement.

Compliance, Audit, and Awareness

• Collaborate closely with HR, GA/Facilities, EHS, and other departments to strengthen plant security, coordinate compliance activities, collect and incorporate cross-functional feedback during security audits and compliance initiatives, manage security risks, and support enterprise and site security objectives.
• Support internal and external security audits, control reviews, and compliance activities.
• Maintain security documentation, SOPs, runbooks, and evidence for audit readiness and operational consistency.
• Lead or support Security Day activities, self-inspections, and technical security awareness training for employees.

KPI and Continuous Improvement

• Track and improve technical security KPIs, including security event response, policy management, exception handling, retirement security review, security solution validation, and Security Day / policy revision activities.
• Recommend and implement improvements that enhance plant cybersecurity posture, control effectiveness, and operational resilience.

AUTHORITY & SCOPE

This role operates within defined corporate policies and procedures and exercises judgment appropriate to its level of responsibility. The position may influence decisions related to functional operations, processes, or recommendations and elevate matters as required

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Qualifications

(The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.)

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as an IT Security Engineer or similar role in a corporate environment,

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of enterprise cybersecurity principles and technical security controls across network, server, endpoint, access control, vulnerability management, and security monitoring environments.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Windows 11, Windows Server, enterprise firewalls, VPN, and related IT security tools, with the ability to investigate security events, support incident response, and maintain security policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to support audits, manage security compliance activities, and collaborate effectively with headquarters and cross-functional departments

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience as an IT Security Engineer or similar role in the automotive manufacturing

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• CISSP
• CISM
• CompTIA Security+
• Microsoft AZ-500, SC-200, or SC-300
• Palo Alto PCNSE

Working Conditions: This position is primarily office-based and may require occasional travel or extended hours based on business needs. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform essential functions.