10244 - Cloud Security Engineer SAE

Job Description

Job Description

10244 - Cloud Security Engineer, Security Architecture & Engineering (SAE) 

Location: Irvine, HQ 

Company Overview 

Hyundai AutoEver America (HAEA) is the dynamic IT powerhouse behind Hyundai Motor Corporation, a Fortune 500 global leader in the automotive industry. As a key affiliate, we provide cutting-edge IT services and support to top brands including Kia, Genesis, Hyundai Translead, Hyundai Mobis, Hyundai Capital, and Glovis. 

HAEA offers a truly global and collaborative environment. Here, you'll drive innovation, boost operational efficiency, and help shape the future of mobility for the Hyundai Motor Group. 

At HAEA, we understand that IT is the cornerstone of today's fast-evolving digital world. By uniting all IT resources under one roof, we deliver consistent, top-quality solutions while serving as the crucial information link between Hyundai's Global Headquarters and North American operations. 

If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a real impact at a world-class company, Hyundai AutoEver America is the place to grow your career. Join us and be part of the transformation that's driving the future of automotive innovation. 

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Role Overview 

The Cloud Security Engineer, Security Architecture & Engineering (SAE), is a senior individual contributor responsible for designing, implementing, and enhancing security controls that protect Hyundai AutoEver America's cloud and enterprise environments. This role serves as a key member of the Security Architecture & Engineering team and focuses on strengthening cloud security posture, securing enterprise platforms, and ensuring alignment with corporate information security policies and best practices. 

The successful candidate will partner closely with infrastructure, application development, cloud platform, and cybersecurity teams to assess risk, implement security solutions, and support secure architecture initiatives across a rapidly evolving technology landscape. This position will help drive security-by-design principles, improve security automation, and ensure cloud and enterprise environments remain resilient against internal and external threats. 

In addition, the Cloud Security Engineer will leverage security technologies, monitoring platforms, vulnerability assessment tools, and cloud-native security capabilities to identify risks, improve security controls, and support compliance objectives. This role requires strong technical expertise across cloud computing, networking, automation, systems administration, and information security, along with the ability to translate security requirements into practical and scalable solutions. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls across cloud and enterprise environments. 

• Partner with infrastructure, application, and security teams to develop secure architecture solutions and operational best practices. 

• Assess security risks across cloud platforms, enterprise systems, applications, and supporting infrastructure. 

• Evaluate vulnerability, threat, and penetration testing findings to determine risk to business assets and recommend remediation strategies. 

• Implement and optimize security technologies, including EDR, antivirus, proxy, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and related security solutions. 

• Support cloud security initiatives by strengthening security posture, improving configuration management, and enhancing threat protection capabilities. 

• Develop and automate security processes, controls, and monitoring capabilities to improve operational efficiency and risk visibility. 

• Perform security analysis, validation testing, and post-remediation reviews to ensure identified risks are effectively mitigated. 

• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to communicate security risks and recommend cost-effective security solutions. 

• Monitor evolving threats, vulnerabilities, and security trends impacting Hyundai's technology environment. 

• Support security architecture reviews, security engineering projects, and strategic cybersecurity initiatives. 

• Assist with compliance and security control implementation efforts aligned with corporate requirements and industry frameworks. 

• Work with third-party vendors, affiliates, and business partners to improve the overall security posture of the organization. 

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, automation, and optimization across security operations and engineering functions. 

• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience AND 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, professional services, vulnerability management, or compliance monitoring. 

• Demonstrated experience leading cybersecurity security initiatives, risk assessments, and vulnerability analysis activities. 

• Strong understanding of cloud computing, automation, networking, systems administration, application development, and information security best practices. 

• Experience with vulnerability scanning, SIEM technologies, penetration testing, network admission control, advanced malware protection, and mobile device management. 

• Experience designing, implementing, and operating security technologies, including IDS/IPS, firewalls, log analysis platforms, SIEM solutions, and network behavior analysis tools. 

• Hands-on experience with security tools such as Tenable.io, Nessus, SecurityCenter, Rapid7, Nexpose, or related cybersecurity platforms. 

• Strong ability to evaluate security risks and recommend appropriate security controls and remediation strategies. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience supporting cloud security programs and cloud-based security architectures. 

• Experience implementing security automation and process optimization initiatives. 

• Experience supporting regulatory and compliance frameworks, including CIS, SOX, HIPAA, HITRUST, SSAE 16, SOC 1, SOC 2, PCI DSS, PA-DSS, NIST, ISO 27001, and ISO 27002. 

• Experience working within large-scale enterprise or highly regulated environments. 

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies 

Technical Knowledge:  

• Cloud computing and cloud security principles. 

• Security architecture and engineering methodologies. 

• Infrastructure, network, application, and systems security. 

• Security monitoring, analytics, and operational technologies. 

• Security automation and process optimization. 

• Vulnerability assessment and remediation practices. 

Security Knowledge: 

• Threat management and mitigation strategies. 

• Security control implementation and effectiveness validation. 

• Penetration testing concepts and risk evaluation. 

• Compliance and security governance frameworks. 

• Security incident detection and response technologies. 

Communication Skills: 

• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and security risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

• Strong cross-functional collaboration and partnership skills. 

• Effective presentation, reporting, and documentation abilities. 

Operational Skills: 

• Analytical problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities. 

• Process improvement and continuous optimization mindset. 

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence. 

Base Salary range: $113,490 to $174,760

In addition to a competitive salary, this position offers a fantastic benefits package that includes comprehensive medical/dental coverage, generous PTO, education assistance, and annual merit increase eligibility in a growth-focused work environment. 

Team Culture:

Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. We foster a supportive environment where every member is encouraged to share ideas and contribute to problem-solving. We value:
Passion for Technology: We are enthusiastic about emerging technologies and their potential to transform the automotive industry.
Agility: We work in an agile environment, adapting quickly to changes and continuously improving our processes.
Teamwork: We believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration, supporting each other to achieve common goals.
Growth: We prioritize personal and professional growth, offering opportunities for learning and development.
Inclusivity: We maintain an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone feels welcome.

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