10873 - Application Security Engineer II - Cyber ...

Cyber Defense, Application Security Engineer II u00a0 Location u2013 Irvine, CA Company Overviewu00a0 Hyundai AutoEver America (HAEA), the dynamic IT powerhouse behind Hyundai Motor Corporation, a Fortune 500 global leader in the automotive industry. As a key affiliate, we provide cutting-edge IT services and support to top brands including Kia, Genesis, Hyundai Translead, Hyundai Mobis, Hyundai Capital, and Glovis. HAEA offers a truly global and collaborative environment. Here, youu2019ll drive innovation, boost operational efficiency, and help shape the future of mobility for the Hyundai Motor Group. At HAEA, we understand that IT is the cornerstone of todayu2019s fast-evolving digital world. By uniting all IT resources under one roof, we deliver consistent, top-quality solutions while serving as the crucial information link between Hyundaiu2019s Global Headquarters and North American operations. If youu2019re passionate about technology and eager to make a real impact at a world-class company, Hyundai AutoEver America is the place to grow your career. Join us and be part of the transformation thatu2019s driving the future of automotive innovation. u00a0 What You Will Be Doing The Application Security Engineer II plays a key role in strengthening application security across the software development lifecycle. This role sits within the Cyber Defense organization and is responsible for defining and documenting Secure SDLC requirements, developing and managing a hardened cloud container image repository, and embedding automated security testing into CI/CD pipelines. The role requires hands-on technical capability combined with the ability to define standards, influence development teams, and ensure vulnerabilities are identified and remediated before final build and release, in alignment with agreed remediation timelines. The key responsibilities of this role are as described below: Secure SDLC Requirements & Standards + Define, document, and maintainu00a0Secure SDLC policies, standards, and proceduresu00a0covering: + Secure design and coding expectations + Security testing requirements + Build, release, and deployment security controls + Partner with Engineering, Platform, and AppDev teams to ensure Secure SDLC requirements are: + Practical and scalable + Integrated into existing development workflows + Clearly communicated and understood + Utilizing the standardized Risk Operation processes, support governance activities, including reviews, exceptions, and continuous improvement of SDLC security requirements. Container Security & Hardened Images + Develop, manage, and maintain au00a0hardened cloud container image repositoryu00a0for application workloads. + Define baseline security requirements for container images, including: + Base image selection and hardening + Patch and dependency management + Runtime security considerations + Partner with platform and application teams to drive adoption of approved images and patterns. + Ensure container images are scanned, updated, and versioned in alignment with security standards. CI/CD Security Tooling & Integration + Define and implementu00a0automated security testingu00a0within CI/CD pipelines, including: + Static Application Security Testing (SAST) + Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) + Open-source and dependency vulnerability scanning + Tune tools and rules to balance coverage, accuracy, and developer experience. + Ensure security testing is integrated early in the pipeline to enable remediationu00a0prior to final build and deployment. Vulnerability Management & Remediation + Partner with engineering and application teams to ensure findings from SAST, DAST, and open-source scans are incorporated into the Risk Operation function and: + Clearly triaged and prioritized + Assigned appropriate ownership + Remediated within agreed SLAs and timelines + Track remediation progress and escalate systemic or repeated issues. + Validate remediation and support secure release decisions. Collaboration & Enablement + Act as a trusted security partner to development and other relevant teams. + Provide guidance on secure coding practices, vulnerability remediation, and threat patterns. + Support application security reviews, threat modeling, and design discussions as needed. + Contribute to continuous improvement of application security tooling, processes, and metrics. Basic Qualifications: + Experience: 5+ years of experience in Application Security, Product Security, or Secure Software Engineering with hands-on experience defining and implementing Secure SDLC requirements. Experience integrating SAST, DAST, and open-source vulnerability scanning into CI/CD pipelines + Education: Bacheloru2019s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer science or a related field. + Technical Expertise: Practical experience securing containerized applications and managing hardened container images. Strong understanding of common application vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10), modern CI/CD workflows and DevOps practices and secure coding and build processes. Strong troubleshooting and collaboration skills. + Language Skills: Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Proficient in English for effective communication and coordination. Preferred Qualifications: + Experience: Hands on experience with industry leading Application Security tools for SAST, DAST and Opensource scanning. Experience with container platforms and registries (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and working in cloud-native application environments. Working knowledge of application threat modeling techniques is a plus. + Education and Certifications: Masters degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline is preferred. Industry-recognized credentials such as CISSP, CISM, or Application Security specific certifications (CSSLP, GWAPT, etc) are highly desirable. + Language Skills: Bi-lingual in English and Korean language proficiency is preferred to support global coordination and communication. Team Culture: The team fosters a high-performance, collaborative environment centered around proactive technology risk management and excellent customer service. Members are expected to lead with accountability, communicate effectively across functions, and adapt to dynamic challenges. The culture values technical excellence, continuous improvement, and global coordination, ensuring technology risks are well managed. Base Salary Range: $120,00 - $170,000 Our Company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws. Our Company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws. Powered by JazzHR

Created: 2026-02-02