Sr. Specialist Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Jobs; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International’s Group Cybersecurity team within Magna Powertrain (MPT) seeks a Sr. Specialist Cybersecurity to lead, enforce, and monitor group-wide security policies. This hybrid role based in Troy, MI, supports IT, OT, and Product Cybersecurity, ensuring security requirements are implemented across locations.

You will monitor KPIs, guide IT/OT security operations, remediate audit findings, assess risks, and perform AI risk assessments in line with Magna standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Security, Information Systems or equivalent.
• 8+ years of IT and security experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as cybersecurity leader; monitor KPIs and drive corrective actions.
• Advise IT and OT on security operations and processes.
• Remediate IT audit findings with stakeholders and track progress.
• Assess risks for assets/services and define mitigations with timelines.
• Conduct AI risk assessments aligned with standards.
• Support ISMS and maintain risk registers; contribute to disaster recovery planning.

Skills

IT security

OT security

Security governance

Risk assessment

AI risk assessments

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in CS/CS or InfoSec

Tools

ISO 27001/2

TISAX

NIST 800-53

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

GDPR

SOX

ITIL

COBIT

COSO

CISA

CISSP

OSCP

CEH

Job description

Magna International’s Group Cybersecurity team within Magna Powertrain (MPT) is seeking a Sr. Specialist Cybersecurity to help lead, enforce, and monitor group-wide security policies. In this hybrid role based in Troy, MI, you will support operational cybersecurity across IT, OT, and Product Cybersecurity domains, helping ensure security requirements and protocols are consistently implemented across locations.

What You’ll Do

• Act as a cybersecurity leader for MPT by monitoring key security and compliance performance indicators (KPIs), analyzing results, and driving corrective actions to close gaps and strengthen the organization’s security posture.
• Provide expert guidance to business units on security operations and processes for both IT and OT.
• Support remediation of IT audit findings by collaborating with stakeholders, monitoring corrective actions, and ensuring timely closure of audit issues.
• Assess risks for assets and services, defining mitigation options along with associated timelines.
• Conduct AI risk assessments to identify, evaluate, and mitigate potential threats tied to artificial intelligence systems and technologies, ensuring alignment with organizational standards.
• Perform group risk monitoring and assist divisions in maintaining divisional risk registers with accurate documentation and timely updates.
• Coordinate OT security efforts by applying controls to protect critical assets, and advise on creating, updating, testing, and training disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Support and continuously improve the Information Security Management System (ISMS) to help ensure effective protection of organizational assets and compliance with relevant standards.
• Design and consolidate standardized security processes and related procedures to be implemented across MPT Divisions.
• Create security awareness campaigns in partnership with Corporate Information Security, including training delivery.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in Computer Science, Computer Security, Information Systems, or equivalent proof of baseline knowledge.
• 8+ years of IT and security experience.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of frameworks and regulations such as ISO 27001/2, TISAX, NIST 800-53, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, GDPR, SOX, ITIL, COBIT, COSO, or similar.
• Accredited certifications are a plus, including: CISA, CISSP, OSCP, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker).
• Previous SOC / NOC experience is a plus.

Tools, Standards, and Technologies

• ISO 27001/2
• TISAX
• NIST 800-53
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• GDPR
• SOX
• ITIL
• COBIT
• COSO
• CISA, CISSP, OSCP, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)

Location, Work Setup, and Travel

• Location: Troy, MI (hybrid)
• Work environment: Office environment
• Travel: 10%
• Worker type: Regular / Permanent

Magna Standards and Conduct

• Follow Magna’s Code of Conduct and Ethics and related compliance policies.
• Support and adhere to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to the established quality management system (IATF 16949).
• Maintain integrity while following Magna’s Charter and Constitution.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures, including reporting unsafe conditions immediately and reporting injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses, and property damage immediately.
• Drive the development of new technologies to improve quality, efficiency, and reduce cost.
• Comply with applicable Environmental, Health & Safety requirements, including PPE use where required.
• Create a positive work environment, demonstrating and sharing functional/technical knowledge, and maintain responsive and cooperative relationships with internal and external customers.
• Treat everyone with dignity, trust, and respect.
• Complete additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Comply with Magna’s information and data protection policies.

Key Behavioral Traits for Success

• Well-organized communication and documentation: strong communication skills, knowledge sharing, and clear, thorough documentation.
• Technical and professional expertise: maintaining up-to-date knowledge, contributing to leading-edge issues, and having organization-wide impact.
• Flexibility and change readiness: adapting to shifting priorities and clarifying ambiguous objectives.
• Problem solving and analysis: diagnosing root causes, anticipating issues, and developing contingency plans.
• Creativity and innovation: generating ideas to improve work methods and collaborating to overcome obstacles.