Information Security Specialist

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), the U.S. Sales and Marketing subsidiary, is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances, enterprise solutions, and network systems. For more than four decades, Samsung has driven innovation, economic growth, and workforce opportunity across the United States—investing over $100 billion and employing more than 20,000 people nationwide. By integrating our large portfolio of products, services, and AI technology, we’re creating smarter, sustainable, and more connected experiences that empower people to live better.

Responsibilities

• Establish IT policies regarding operational procedures and ensure compliance.
• Work with outside vendors, upper management, and leadership of other departments to ensure smooth processes.
• Establish strategies for risk mitigation and contingency planning.
• Plan and schedule project guidelines and goals while ensuring timelines are met.
• Monitor their organization’s networks for security breaches and investigate and remediate, including retraining, if violations occur.
• Install and use software, such as firewalls and data encryption programs, to protect sensitive information.
• Prepare reports that document security breaches and the extent of the damage caused by the breaches.
• Coordinate/conduct penetration testing to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities within their systems before they are exploited.
• Research the latest information technology (IT) security trends.
• Analyze IT requirements and advise on IT security requirements.
• Develop security standards and best practices for their organization.
• Recommend security enhancements to management or senior IT staff.
• Liaise with Legal, Privacy & Compliance, and other departments.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in information security (4-7 years relevant experience in IT).
• Proficient with Mac and OS; Windows environment is primary.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experienced with penetration testing and techniques.
• Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities.
• Understand patch management.
• Knowledge of firewalls, antivirus, and IDPS concepts.
• Experienced in installing security software and documenting security issues.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee Purchase Program
• Tuition Assistance (after 12 months)
• Paid Time Off
• Student Loan Program (after 12 months)
• Wellness Incentives
• MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance