Operational Technology Security Engineer

About the role

Honda’s 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 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.

Responsibilities

• New equipment introduction – set Operational Technology standards for new equipment, integrate equipment into the Operational Technology network, confirm vulnerabilities, perform risk assessments, and ensure 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 Operational Technology equipment and networks.
• Risk metric management/assessments – establish company Operational Technology risk metrics and corresponding assessments to determine risk, perform 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 aligned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Networking, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 0-2 years of experience with machine control networks / industrial control systems (ICS).
• Basic understanding of communication networks and cybersecurity fundamentals.

Skills

• Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to engage both customers and internal project teams.
• Business acumen in a technical environment.

Working Conditions

• Flexible work hours and schedule.
• Estimated 2-4 business trips per year to support regional initiatives and improve standardization across the region (may include short-term assignments at other Honda sites for 1-to-2-week periods).
• 0-5 hours of overtime per week.
• Weekend and holiday work may be required.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary (varies by geographic location, work experience, and other factors).
• Paid overtime.
• Regional bonus (when applicable).
• Industry-leading benefit plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription).
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and shutdown.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution.
• Relocation assistance (if eligible).
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Career mobility.
• Education reimbursement for continued learning.
• Training and development programs.
• Tuition assistance and student loan repayment.
• Lifestyle account.
• Childcare reimbursement account.
• Elder care support.
• Wellbeing program.
• Community service and engagement programs.
• Product programs.