20054 - Security Engineer III

Hyundai Autoever America

$80K — $115K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field (or equivalent experience) with 7+ years in IT and 3+ years in Security Engineering/Operations.
  • Hands-on experience with enterprise security technologies (e.g., IDS/IPS, firewalls, VPNs, endpoint security, NAC).
  • Proven ability to implement and manage security technologies in medium to complex environments.
  • Strong understanding of security risk assessment methodologies and secure network architecture design.
  • Effective communication with technical teams and executive stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and produce high-quality technical documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement enterprise security technologies including operational documentation and runbooks.
  • Continuously monitor networks and systems for threats and respond to incidents.
  • Conduct technical risk assessments and enhance protection of corporate assets.
  • Evaluate and optimize security tools and processes to drive efficiency.
  • Lead incident response efforts and provide security insights to senior leadership.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO).
  • Education assistance to support professional development.
  • Annual merit increase eligibility in a growth-focused environment.
Full Job Description
20054 - Security Engineer III
Location: West Point, GA

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.

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