Industrial Security Senior Engineer

SK hynix memory solutions America Inc.

San Jose, CA

On-site

Who this role is best for

Industrial security professionals with hands-on network security experience and multilingual capabilities will find this hybrid technical-policy role in semiconductor innovation.

Best fit for

Candidates with 5+ years in information security and experience managing enterprise firewalls and security monitoring tools
— “At least 5 years of relevant experience in information security, network security, industrial security, or a related discipline”
Individuals who can lead security initiatives and collaborate with both IT and business stakeholders
— “Ability to lead projects, exercise sound security judgment, and work effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, and external service providers”
Professionals fluent in English and Korean with a track record of writing security reports and conducting cross-language meetings
— “Business proficiency in English and Korean — able to write documents/reports, conduct meetings and communicate with internal/external stakeholders in both languages”

Things to consider

The role demands a strong presence in San Jose, California, with no indication of remote flexibility
— “Location: San Jose, California”
Candidates must be prepared to manage both digital and physical security systems as part of their responsibilities
— “Operate and manage physical security controls (access control, CCTV, security systems)”

How to stand out

Emphasize experience in designing security awareness campaigns and managing compliance audits
— “Design and run security awareness campaigns and activities”
Highlight your ability to integrate security requirements into IT operations and development workflows
— “Collaborate with IT operations and development teams to ensure security requirements are integrated”
Showcase your skills in configuring and troubleshooting enterprise network security solutions like firewalls and IPS
— “Strong hands-on experience configuring, operating, and troubleshooting enterprise network security solutions”
Demonstrate expertise in identifying vulnerabilities in network and application architectures
— “Identify security vulnerabilities by understanding network, server, and application architectures”
Include examples of proactive threat detection and incident response in your resume and interview narrative
— “Detect and respond to intrusion attempts, malicious activity, and unusual behavior through proactive security monitoring”

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What success looks like

operating and maintaining security solutions
conducting security assessments

Typical background

5+ years of information security experience

Skills & requirements

Required

IT SecurityNetwork SecuritySecurity PoliciesSIEMEDRWAFPacket AnalysisSecurity Incident Response

Preferred

AI And Machine Learning Knowledge

Stack & domain

Security PoliciesSecurity TrainingSecurity AwarenessSecurity SolutionsSecurity MonitoringSecurity AuditsPhysical SecurityCollaborationTeamworkAccountabilityAdaptabilitySemiconductorNAND FlashMemory Solutions

About the role

Original posting from SK hynix memory solutions America Inc. via Greenhouse

Job Title: Industrial Security Senior Engineer
Department: Industrial Security
Company: SK hynix Memory Solutions America
Location: San Jose, California
About the Company
At SK hynix memory solutions, we're at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, developing advanced memory solutions that power everything from smartphones to data centers. As a global leader in NAND flash technology and memory solutions, we drive the evolution of advancing mobile technology, empowering cloud computing, and pioneering future technologies. Our cutting-edge memory technologies are essential in today's most advanced electronic devices and IT infrastructure, enabling enhanced performance and user experiences across the digital landscape.
We're looking for innovative minds to join our mission of shaping the future of technology. At SK hynix memory solutions, you'll be part of a team that's pioneering breakthrough memory solutions while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability. We're not just adapting to technological change – we're driving it, with significant investments in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and eco-friendly solutions and operational practices. As we continue to expand our market presence and push the boundaries of what's possible in semiconductor technology, we invite you to be part of our journey to creating the next generation of memory solutions that will define the future of computing.
Position Summary
As an IT Security expert at SK hynix Memory Solutions America, you will be responsible for operating and managing the organization's security solutions and providing IT security services.
You will also perform IT security review support, carry out security projects, and respond to external hacking attempts and security incidents.
Job Description
Establish, review, and revise company-wide security policies and regulations in line with business changes and regulatory requirements
Plan and deliver annual security training for all employees
Design and run security awareness campaigns and activities
Develop and oversee security policies, access control policies, and security solution policies such as firewalls.
Operate and maintain security solutions, including SIEM, EDR, IPS, and WAF.
Monitor and analyze security logs and network traffic, utilizing packet analysis to identify and address threats.
Detect and respond to intrusion attempts, malicious activity, and unusual behavior through proactive security monitoring.
Conduct security assessments for new systems, applications, and infrastructure modifications.
Identify security vulnerabilities by understanding network, server, and application architectures
Deploy vulnerability assessment and diagnostic tools to identify and remediate security risks.
Investigate security incidents, perform root cause analysis, assess impact, and implement corrective actions.
Conduct comprehensive security review when there is any information system deployment, and information system changes.
Support external security audits and required compliance work.
Collaborate with IT operations and development teams to ensure security requirements are integrated.
Maintain knowledge and skills on recent evolving threats, attack methods, and security best practices.
Operate and manage physical security controls (access control, CCTV, security systems)
Required Qualifications
At least 5 years of relevant experience in information security, network security, industrial security, or a related discipline.
Ability to lead projects, exercise sound security judgment, and work effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, and external service providers.
Business proficiency in English and Korean — able to write documents/reports, conduct meetings and communicate with internal/external stakeholders in both languages
Strong hands-on experience configuring, operating, and troubleshooting enterprise network security solutions, including firewalls, VPN, proxy, NAC, IPS, and SSL inspection.
Strong working knowledge of endpoint and information protection solutions, including EDR, DLP, DRM, email security, and security monitoring tools.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a multinational organization supporting corporate or R&D environments.
Experience with physical security systems, security audits, or corporate security policy implementation.
Experience managing security vendors, budgets, or procurement.
Familiarity with security considerations for cloud services, AI technologies, and internally developed applications.
Relevant professional or vendor-specific security certifications.

Source: SK hynix memory solutions America Inc. careers (Greenhouse)