Operational Technology Security Engineer

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.” We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team. If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future! Job Purpose The Honda Development and Manufacturing Production Engineering team is responsible for the operational technology security of the manufacturing environment. The Operational Technology Security Cyber Prevention Engineer works across multiple technical and business areas to develop, implement, and maintain procedures, standards, and controls to prevent the risk or impact of a cyber incident. The scope of this function covers manufacturing equipment hardware/firmware/ software, Operational Technology enterprise systems, data analysis and reporting, and collaboration with IT/business users to ensure secure operation across all HDMA locations and equipment. Key Accountabilities New equipment introduction – set Operational Technology standards for new equipment, integrate equipment into the Operational Technology network, confirm vulnerabilities, perform risk assessments, and visibility of equipment within the asset management system. Training – support the creation, administration and maintenance of Operational Technology specific training material. Policies/procedures/auditing – create, issue, maintain, and audit Operational Technology specific policies and procedures. Access control (physical + logical) – set and implement technical standards for equipment level physical access and control access to Operational Technology related systems and equipment. Operational Technology standard creation – support the development, implementation, and maintenance of technical standards for the Operational Technology equipment and networks. Risk metric management/assessments – establish company Operational Technology risk metrics and corresponding assessments to determine Operational Technology risk, perform risk assessments, and establish tools for visibility and reporting. Sensing/industry benchmarking – research technical and business Operational Technology security industry benchmarks and generate recommendations for adjustments to internal tools or practices to stay in alignment. Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Minimum Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Networking, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or Computer Science. Minimum Experience: 0-2 years of experience with machine control networks / industrial control systems (ICS); basic understanding of communication networks, cybersecurity fundamentals. Other Job-Specific Skills: Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity Strong verbal and written skills to communicate effectively both with customers and internal project teams Business acumen in a technical environment Working Conditions Flexible Work Hours Flexible Work Schedule Estimate 2-4 Business trips per year may be required to support regional initiatives and improve overall efforts to improve standardization across the region. This activity may require short-term assignments at other Honda sites for 1-to-2-week periods. 0-5 hours of OT per week Weekend and holiday work may be required What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice? Total Rewards: Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.) Paid Overtime Regional Bonus (when applicable) Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution Relocation assistance (if eligible) Career Growth: Advancement Opportunities Career Mobility Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning Training and Development programs Additional Offerings: Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment Lifestyle Account Childcare Reimbursement Account Elder Care Support Wellbeing Program Community Service and Engagement Programs Product Programs Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.