Sr. Cyber Security Engineer

Qcells North America; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to own the end-to-end design, strategy, and execution of Cyber Security for OT and IT environments. You will shape security standards, lead incident response, and align cybersecurity with operational objectives across smart factory systems and critical infrastructure.

The role covers firewall policy governance, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and AI security policy considerations, with collaboration across IT/OT teams and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8+ years of cybersecurity deployment and operations experience.
• Experience with security systems (Firewall, SSL VPN, APT, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of network traffic analysis and vulnerability management.
• Knowledge of OWASP Top10 and related security protocols.
• Punctual, reliable, and able to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the design and enforcement of OT security policies across factory environments, leveraging Stealthwatch for network visibility and anomaly detection.
• Architect and govern firewall rule sets and security policies using Cisco Firepower, ensuring robust segmentation and control of internal and external communications.
• Drive the strategy and operation of Advanced Threat Protection programs using Symantec ATP, including tuning and escalation workflows.
• Lead endpoint security programs including Symantec antivirus, EDR, and USB access controls; define standards and deployment at scale.
• Spearhead incident response for security events, including root cause analysis and post-incident reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain real-time monitoring frameworks for security logs, alerts, and network traffic, with escalation procedures across SOC and AI security policies.
• Define and enforce patch management strategies for OS and applications, ensuring timely remediation and baselines compliance.
• Lead vulnerability management programs, including scans, risk prioritization, and remediation tracking across IT and OT.
• Oversee database access governance and privileged account management in line with least-privilege and audit requirements.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity documentation including policies, incident reports, runbooks, and SOPs.
• Provide thought leadership on emerging threats and translate intelligence into security improvements.

Skills

Cybersecurity strategy

Incident response

Threat intelligence

Vulnerability management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Cisco Firepower

Stealthwatch

Symantec solutions

Job description

Summary

Senior Cyber Security Engineer will own the end-to-end design, strategy, and execution of Cyber Security both OT and IT environments. This role drives the architecture and continuous improvement of endpoint protection, Firewall policies, Vulnerability Diagnostics, and threat intelligence frameworks to safeguard Smart factory systems and critical infrastructure. Acting as a subject matter expert, this individual will define security standards, lead incident response initiatives, and align cybersecurity strategy with operational objectives.

Description

Summary

Senior Cyber Security Engineer will own the end-to-end design, strategy, and execution of Cyber Security both OT and IT environments. This role drives the architecture and continuous improvement of endpoint protection, Firewall policies, Vulnerability Diagnostics, and threat intelligence frameworks to safeguard Smart factory systems and critical infrastructure. Acting as a subject matter expert, this individual will define security standards, lead incident response initiatives, and align cybersecurity strategy with operational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the design and enforcement of OT security policies across factory environments, leveraging Stealthwatch for network visibility and anomaly detection.
• Architect and govern firewall rule sets and security policies using Cisco Firepower (FP), ensuring robust segmentation and control of internal and external communications.
• Drive the strategy and operation of Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) programs using Symantec ATP, including tuning, escalation workflows, and continuous improvement.
• Lead endpoint security programs encompassing Symantec antivirus, EDR, and USB access controls - defining standards and overseeing deployment at scale.
• Spearhead incident response efforts for security events, including root cause analysis, forensic investigation, and post-incident reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain real-time monitoring frameworks for security logs, alerts, and network traffic, and define escalation procedures across the SOC function, and AI security policies.
• Define and enforce patch management strategies for operating systems and applications, ensuring timely remediation and compliance with security baselines.
• Lead vulnerability management programs, including scans, risk prioritization, and remediation tracking - coordinating across IT and OT teams.
• Oversee database access governance and privileged account management, ensuring alignment with least-privilege principles and audit requirements.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity documentation including policies, incident reports, runbooks, and standard operating procedures.
• Provide thought leadership on emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices - translating intelligence into actionable security improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 8+ years of Experience in Cybersecurity deployment and operations.
• Experience in Security systems (Firewall, SSL VPN, APT, etc.) deployment and operations.
• Strong knowledge and Experience in network traffic analysis and vulnerability management.
• Strong knowledge and Experience in basic Security protocols such as OWASP Top10, etc.
• Complies with the required deadlines and has high reliability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the Deployment and Operation of Cybersecurity infrastructure of high-tech industries such as Solar and semiconductors.
• Experience in Managing and Operating the Network and Security systems in Datacenter.
• Experience designing and upgrading cybersecurity systems (DDoS, ATP, End-point, Firewall, etc.).
• Experience security solutions such as Cisco FP, Stealthwatch, and Symantec solutions.
• Experience in massive Cybersecurity operation and AI cyber security policies.
• Experience in High technical understanding of U.S. Protection Policy and Personal Information Act.

Hanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.