20054 - Security Engineer III

20054 - Security Engineer III
Location: West Point, GA

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 Security Engineer III is responsible for safeguarding the organization’s information systems and network infrastructure by designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced security technologies and processes. This role plays a critical part in threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance, while continuously improving security operations. The engineer partners across teams to enhance the organization's defensive posture, ensures alignment with corporate security policies, and drives operational excellence through automation, monitoring, and proactive risk management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design & Implement Security Solutions: Architect, deploy, and maintain enterprise security technologies (e.g., DLP, IPS/IDS, Endpoint Protection, WAF, Database Monitoring), including development of operational documentation and runbooks.
• Security Operations & Monitoring: Continuously monitor networks and systems for threats, analyze alerts, respond to incidents, and ensure full remediation of vulnerabilities or breaches.
• Risk Assessment & Continuous Improvement: Conduct technical risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and security architecture reviews to identify gaps and enhance protection of corporate assets.
• Tooling, Automation & Optimization: Evaluate, integrate, and optimize security tools and processes, driving automation and efficiency in monitoring, enforcement, and response activities.
• Incident Response & Stakeholder Engagement: Lead or support incident response efforts, collaborate with internal/external stakeholders, and deliver security reporting and insights to senior leadership while supporting audits and compliance initiatives.

Basic Qualifications:

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience) with 7+ years in IT and at least 3 years in Security Engineering/Operations.
• Security Technology Expertise: Hands-on experience with multiple enterprise security technologies (e.g., IDS/IPS, firewalls, VPNs, endpoint security, NAC, directory services such as AD/LDAP).
• Security Operations & Implementation: Proven ability to implement, integrate, and manage information security technologies and processes within medium to complex environments.
• Risk & Architecture Knowledge: Strong understanding of security risk assessment methodologies, frameworks, and secure network architecture design.
• Communication & Collaboration: Ability to effectively communicate with both technical teams and executive stakeholders and work cross-functionally.
• Execution & Documentation Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and produce high-quality technical documentation (reports, runbooks, proposals).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Certifications: Industry-recognized credentials such as CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, SANS, or equivalent.
• Strategy & Framework Development: Experience defining security strategies, frameworks, and long-term roadmaps.
• Automation & Process Optimization: Exposure to automating security processes and improving operational efficiency.
• Advanced Analysis Skills: Experience with network packet inspection and advanced threat analysis techniques.

Salary range: $80,000 - $115,000

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:  
At Hyundai AutoEver America, the Security Engineering team operates in a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovation-driven environment that supports global IT operations. The culture emphasizes proactive security, continuous learning, and cross-functional partnership , where team members are empowered to take ownership, drive improvements, and contribute to protecting critical enterprise systems. With a strong focus on operational excellence and global impact, the team values adaptability, accountability, and forward-thinking problem solving.

• Collaborative & Cross-Functional: Work closely with global teams, business units, and leadership to deliver secure, scalable solutions across the enterprise.
• Proactive & Innovation-Focused: Encourages continuous improvement, automation, and adoption of emerging security technologies to stay ahead of evolving threats.
• Ownership & Accountability: Engineers are trusted to take initiative, lead projects, and independently drive outcomes in a high-impact environment.
• Continuous Learning & Growth: Supports ongoing professional development and staying current with industry trends, tools, and best practices.

Our Company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.