Cybersecurity Engineer II

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is one of the most advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities in the world and an integral part of Central Texas for more than 28 years, driving job generation, economic impact and engagement with the surrounding community.

 

Samsung Austin Semiconductor serves a global customer base with broad semiconductor process technology offerings that impact everyday life including mobile, graphic, consumer, networking/high performance computing, Internet of Things, RF and automotive. Through successful collaborations with foundry customers and a continuous drive to develop the most cutting-edge technologies, Samsung Austin Semiconductor has become a major player in the foundry market. Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s technology portfolio for the Austin campus ranges from 65nm to 28nm using planar transistor technology to the more advanced 14nm 3D FinFet technology.

 

Samsung has invested $18 billion in operating two fabs at the Austin, Texas campus on Parmer Lane, since 1996 -- making it one of the largest direct foreign investments in United States history. The Austin site consists of 2.76 million square feet and more than 600+ acres in land holdings.  Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s economic impact in 2023 generated $15 billion into Austin’s economy through salaries and other expenditures.

 

In 2021, Samsung announced a new facility in Taylor, Texas, where it plans to invest a minimum $17 billion in the build-out. The site spans 1,200+ acres and the first phase of development will have 4.7 million square feet of floor space consisting of a cluster of semiconductor manufacturing buildings such as a fab, office, parking garage, central utility building, and special utility supply facilities. The Taylor facility will boost the production of semiconductor solutions that will power next-generation technologies in areas like 5G, artificial intelligence (AI) and high performance computing.

 

With more than 5,000 employees supporting both campuses, Samsung Austin Semiconductor is a premier and growing employer who provides a great place to work, is committed to environmental stewardship and being a good corporate citizenship.  Our employees are the key to our success and we invest in our people with competitive compensation & benefit packages, career development opportunities and programs that enhance physical, emotional and intellectual well-being. Our employees work at the Austin campus located on Parmer Lane in northeast Austin and the construction campus in Taylor, Texas. Learn more at www.samsung.com/us/sas.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Job Summary/Overview:

As a Cybersecurity Engineer you will play a role in both technical and leadership capacities. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization’s cybersecurity infrastructure, ensuring the highest levels of protection against cyber threats and oversee systems, which monitor, detects, and responds to security incidents. You will be responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining the organization cybersecurity infrastructure, ensuring the highest level of protection against cyber threats.

Specific Job Duties:

• Design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity infrastructure and measures to ensure the secure operation of the company's systems and data.
• Analyze security audits and vulnerability assessments, providing actionable recommendations to mitigate identified risks.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders on the development and enforcement of security standards and best practices.
• Assist with responses to audit and diligence requests from the company's partners and clients.
• Stay informed on the latest cybersecurity threats and trends
• Contribute to the development and updating of the SOC policies and standards.

• Assist with security-related documentation and reporting as needed.

Shift: 1st - Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 

Skills and Qualifications:

Education, Training, Certification(s) and Minimum years of experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related field.

• Experience in Linux is a must
• 3-5 years of cybersecurity related experience required 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Software, and Tools:

• Understanding the basic cybersecurity principles, risk management, and threat modeling.
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols, firewall management and VPN