Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer (IL)

Hyundai Translead; Joliet, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (

401K with 4% Employer Matching

Flexible Spending Accounts

Grocery Allowance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

The Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer at Hyundai Translead in Joliet, IL, protects enterprise technology environments by designing, implementing, and operating cybersecurity controls across IT and OT contexts.

This role delivers threat detection and vulnerability management, incident response support, and risk assessment activities aligned with policy and compliance expectations. You will partner with IT, OT, operations and business stakeholders to strengthen security posture, enforce policies, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of security engineering, threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Experience supporting IT/OT separation requirements and network segmentation practices.
• Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity concepts and SCADA/PLC/HMI environments.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls to protect systems, networks, and data.
• Conduct vulnerability management activities and coordinate remediation.
• Support incident response including triage, containment, and post-incident follow-up.
• Perform security monitoring and threat detection in collaboration with teams.
• Lead security architecture guidance for systems and networks.
• Support IT/OT security objectives by enforcing network segmentation and controls.
• Document risk assessments and remediation tracking.
• Provide guidance on policy enforcement and monitoring best practices.

Skills

Security engineering

Threat detection

Vulnerability management

Incident response

IT/OT security

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

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We believe the future of our organization lies within the hearts and capabilities of our team members. We respect diversity and will continuously strive to be a respected global corporate citizen.

Heavily invested in R&D and engineering, we also recognize that our customers require much more than just our state-of-the-art trailer solutions. Hyundai Translead is committed to delivering innovation beyond the product to positively impact the trailer owning lifecycle.

This position will be for our new manufacturing facility in Joliet and will initially beemployedbyHyundai Translead's corporate officebut will beremote from the State of Illinoisto support the launch of the Company’s new manufacturing facility before transitioning tofull time, onsiteonce the facility is operational.

Pay Range: $97,920 - $117,470

Exciting benefits await at our company:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage with 100% Company Paid Premiums
• 401K plan with 4% Employer Matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts for added financial flexibility
• Grocery Allowance to support your well-being
• Pet Insurance for your furry companions

Join us and enjoy these fantastic perks!

Job Summary

The Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for protecting enterprise technology environments by designing, implementing, and operating cybersecurity controls across IT and OT contexts. This role delivers threat detection and monitoring capabilities, vulnerability management, incident response support, security architecture guidance, and risk assessment activities aligned with security governance and compliance expectations.

The position partners with IT, OT, operations, and business stakeholders to strengthen operational security through policy enforcement, network segmentation, NAC governance, and ongoing improvements to security posture while supporting business continuity and risk-informed decision‑making.

Essential Functions

• Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls to protect systems, networks, and data in alignment with security governance and operational security standards
• Execute vulnerability management activities, including vulnerability scanning support, prioritization, remediation coordination, and verification of corrective actions
• Support incident response activities, including triage support, containment coordination, root cause participation, and post-incident follow-up
• Perform security monitoring and threat detection activities by analyzing alerts, events, and indicators in collaboration with internal teams and external partners as applicable
• Contribute to security architecture by advising on secure design patterns, control selection, and implementation approaches for systems and networks
• Support IT/OT security objectives by reinforcing IT/OT separation, network segmentation practices, and operational security controls within industrial environments
• Administer or support NAC governance and access enforcement mechanisms consistent with approved standards and policy requirements
• Conduct risk assessment activities, including control reviews, security framework alignment, and remediation tracking
• Support compliance requirements through evidence collection, control validation, documentation, and participation in governance processes
• Apply security governance and policy enforcement practices by operationalizing standards, procedures, and control requirements across relevant environments
• Serve as a senior technical resource for security engineering, including advanced vulnerability management, threat detection, and incident response coordination
• Lead technical analysis during incidents, including containment recommendations, evidence review, and coordination with stakeholders
• Perform security architecture reviews for systems and network changes, including IT/OT separation considerations and segmentation guidance
• Conduct and document risk assessments aligned to security frameworks and compliance requirements; track remediation plans and milestones
• Provide guidance to others on policy enforcement, operational security controls, and monitoring best practices
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• 5 years of relevant experience in security engineering, threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response
• Demonstrated capability supporting IT/OT separation requirements and network segmentation practices
• Experience conducting risk assessments aligned to security frameworks
• Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity concepts and exposure to SCADA/PLC/HMI environments
• Ability to apply governance and compliance standards through operational controls

Preferred Education and Experience Requirements

• Experience supporting OT security assessments, industrial automation security, and IT/OT separation controls
• Demonstrated collaboration with a SOC or managed security provider on investigations and response activities

Language Requirement

• None

Travel Requirements

• UP to 10%

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