Operational Technology Security Senior Engineer

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Job Purpose

The Honda Development and Manufacturing Production Engineering team is responsible for the operational technology security of the manufacturing environment. The OT Security Site Lead works across multiple technical and business areas to facilitate implementation of the regional OT security initiatives and provide on site support for core security functions of asset management, vulnerability remediation, and equipment backup and recovery as well as support for incident management. The role is the primary collaborator with IT/business users to ensure secure operation at the site.

Key Accountabilities

• Site representative – lead interface with site members to facilitate execution of regional OT security initiatives including leading communication mtgs, providing technical support, providing training, and managing project activity. 
• Asset management – achieve/maintain equipment asset visibility targets for the site through the vulnerability and intrusion detection systems (IDS). 
• Vulnerability remediation – lead annual remediation plans for the site and support investigation and resolution of alerts from the IDS system.
• Equipment backup/recovery – achieve/maintain equipment backup targets for the site, provide technical support for resolving issues, and lead incident response coordination with site members.
• Regional support – contribute as a subject matter expert in developing OT security tools, systems, and processes across the prevention, vulnerability mgmt., and incident response/recovery workstreams.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Networking, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 2+ years of experience with machine control networks / industrial control systems (ICS); basic understanding of communication networks, cybersecurity fundamentals. 
• Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity. 
• Strong verbal and written skills to communicate effectively both with customers and internal project teams. 
• Business acumen in a technical environment. 

Working Conditions

• Flexible Work Hours. 
• Flexible Work Schedule 
• Estimate 2-4 Business trips per year may be required to support regional initiatives and improve overall efforts to improve standardization across the region. This activity may require short-term assignments at other Honda sites for 1-to-2-week periods.
• 0-5 hours of OT per week
• Weekend and holiday work may be required. 

Please Note: Sponsorship for employment visa status for these positions is unavailable. Applicants requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., F-1 CPT/OPT, H-1B, TN, etc.) will not be considered. 

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
• Paid Overtime
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) 
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
• Training and Development programs 

Additional Offerings:

• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.