- Location
- Ellabell, GA, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
Overview
We are seeking a seasoned Cybersecurity Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our regional technology environment at Hyundai MOBIS Corporate Center America (MCCA) supporting our operations across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil. This position designs and implements region-specific cybersecurity frameworks by translating global headquarters standards into locally compliant IT guidelines, leads comprehensive risk assessments and incident response efforts to identify vulnerabilities, prioritize threats, and minimize business impact.
Responsibilities
(To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)
AUTHORITY & SCOPE
Act as Liaison for global IT Cybersecurity Initiatives:
- Evaluate existing and planned security solutions for effectiveness, manageability, and compliance with regulations
- Translate global headquarters standards and policies, cybersecurity systems into optimized regional IT guidelines
- Coordinate and support headquarters-led security audits across the Americas to assess and strengthen the region’s security posture.
- Advise stakeholders on new initiatives and existing environments to ensure alignment with local regulatory requirements
Security Risk Management with Regional Security managers:
- Collaborate with security operation teams during cybersecurity incident to minimize business impact
- Conduct comprehensive security architecture reviews to identify gaps and develop risk management plans.
- Lead enterprise-wide risk assessments—both qualitative and quantitative—to prioritize threats and vulnerabilities
- Partner with business and IT leaders to identify and prioritize critical functions, aligning mitigation strategies with organizational objectives.
- Maintain and update the security risk register, track remediation efforts, and drive closure of outstanding risk items.
Operational Excellence:
- Assess regional cybersecurity maturity and implement continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with Site Reliability Engineering and IT Infrastructure to maximize service availability and resilience
- Define and advocate regional cybersecurity KPIs based on global metrics and local priorities
- Support implementation of cybersecurity solutions for new business entities
Partner Relationship Management:
- Optimize service delivery and collaboration with Hyundai AutoEver and other key IT partners
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Qualifications
(The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.)
Required Education & Experience:
- 2~7 years of experience as Cybersecurity Engineer or similar role in a corporate environment, preferably in the automotive industry.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Hands-on experience with security technologies such as SIEM, Firewalls, DLP, NAC, SAC, DAC, Webfilter, VPN, SOC and vulnerability management tools
- Common understanding of international security frameworks and standards, such as ISO27001, TISAX
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex security concepts for non-technical audiences
Preferred Education & Experience:
- Track record of driving security projects to completion, including planning, execution, and post-implementation review
- Prior experience serving as regional or global liaison for cybersecurity initiatives.
- Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related discipline
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
- Industry certification such as CISSP, CISM, ISO27001 Lead Auditor, TISAX Assessor
Working Conditions: This position is primarily office-based and may require occasional travel or extended hours based on business needs. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform essential functions.