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Security Operations Engineer - Senior Location : Washington, DC (Due to the nature of the work and ... Provide technical guidance to junior cybersecurity staff. Minimum Qualifications: * U.S.

Lantern is seeking a Security Operations Engineer who will help defend a healthcare organization operating at the intersection of patient care, claims data, and fast-moving cloud and AI workloads.

Security Operations Engineer - Senior Location : Washington, DC (Due to the nature of the work and ... Provide technical guidance to junior cybersecurity staff. Minimum Qualifications: * U.S.

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How much do staff security operations engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for staff security operations engineer in the United States is $137,745.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $111,000.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Staff Security Operations Engineer typically collaborate with other IT and security teams within an organization?

As a Staff Security Operations Engineer, you'll frequently collaborate with diverse teams such as IT operations, incident response, and application development. Your role involves coordinating threat detection, response efforts, and sharing insights from security monitoring tools with these teams to strengthen overall defense. You'll often participate in cross-functional meetings, incident post-mortems, and architecture reviews to ensure security best practices are integrated into projects. This collaborative approach helps ensure that security measures are both proactive and responsive to evolving threats.

What are Staff Security Operations Engineers?

Staff Security Operations Engineers are senior-level professionals responsible for overseeing and enhancing an organization's security operations. They design, implement, and maintain security systems, monitor for threats, and lead incident response efforts. Their role often involves mentoring junior team members, developing security policies, and collaborating with other departments to ensure comprehensive protection of company assets. Staff-level engineers typically have significant experience and play a key role in shaping the organization's overall security posture.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Staff Security Operations Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Staff Security Operations Engineer, you need deep expertise in cybersecurity principles, incident response, and threat analysis, typically supported by a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field and relevant certifications like CISSP or GIAC. Familiarity with security information and event management (SIEM) tools, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and scripting languages is essential. Strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and leadership skills help drive security initiatives and coordinate responses across teams. These capabilities are vital to proactively identify threats, minimize risks, and safeguard organizational assets in a constantly evolving threat landscape.

What is the difference between Staff Security Operations Engineer vs Security Analyst?

AspectStaff Security Operations EngineerSecurity Analyst
CredentialsCertifications like CISSP, CISA, Security+Certifications like Security+, CEH, CISSP (preferred)
Work EnvironmentHands-on security monitoring, incident response, system configurationMonitoring security alerts, analyzing threats, reporting
Employer & IndustryTech companies, financial institutions, large enterprisesVariety of industries including healthcare, finance, government

The Staff Security Operations Engineer focuses on implementing and maintaining security systems, responding to incidents, and ensuring infrastructure security. In contrast, a Security Analyst primarily monitors security alerts, analyzes threats, and reports findings. Both roles require relevant certifications and work in similar environments, but the Engineer role is more technical and hands-on, while the Analyst role emphasizes analysis and reporting.

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What are the most commonly searched types of Staff Security Operations Engineer jobs? The most popular types of Staff Security Operations Engineer jobs are:
Infographic showing various Staff Security Operations Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 81% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $137,745 per year, or $66.2 per hour.
Security Operations Engineer III

Security Operations Engineer III

Hyundai Autoever America

Savannah, GA โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

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Job description

Security Operations Engineerย IIIย ย 
Location: HMGMA -ย Savannah, GAย 
Company Overviewย 
Hyundai AutoEver America (HAEA) is 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, youโ€™ll 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 todayโ€™s 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 Hyundaiโ€™s Global Headquarters and North American operations.
If youโ€™re 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 thatโ€™s driving the future of automotive innovation.
Website: http://www.haeaus.com
Role Overview:
The Security Operations Engineer III plays a critical role in safeguarding the organizationโ€™s information systems, networks, and critical infrastructure. This role ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of corporate assets by participating in all areas of information and network security, including intrusion detection, incident response, vulnerability management, application security, and compliance with corporate security policies. The engineer is responsible for implementing, operating, and continuously improving a variety of enterprise security technologiesโ€”such as DLP, Antivirus, IPS/IDS, Endpoint Protection, Database Activity Monitoring, and Web Application Firewalls.
This position acts as a technical authority across Security Engineering, Network Engineering, and Security Operations, partnering with cross-functional teams, internal clients, and external stakeholders. The role supports both strategic initiatives and daily operational security needs to maintain a secure, resilient, and compliant environment. It contributes directly to strengthening the organizationโ€™s security posture, improving processes, leading or participating in incident response, and enabling secure business operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Security Engineering
  • Design, build, test, and deploy new security technologies, including developing operational documentation and runbooks.
  • Evaluate, recommend, integrate, and automate security tools and processes to enhance the protection of corporate assets and infrastructure.
  • Conduct security risk assessments, exposure analyses, and security architecture reviews to ensure secure and costโ€‘effective system and network performance.

Network Engineering & Information Security
  • Lead or assist in producing periodic or adโ€‘hoc security reports that provide situational awareness to senior stakeholders.
  • Analyze network security elements and architectural designs to maintain optimal performance, security, and operational resilience.

Security Operations / Administration
  • Monitor and manage networks, systems, and infrastructure for attacks, malware, intrusions, and vulnerabilities, including full remediation of impacted systems.
  • Implement, operate, and tune enterprise security technologies (e.g., IPS/IDS, vulnerability scanners, encryption, endpoint protection).
  • Support security audits, compliance reviews, and riskโ€‘management activities, delivering required documentation and remediation followโ€‘up.
  • Participate in or lead incident response activities and provide rotational afterโ€‘hours onโ€‘call support.

Scope Indicators
  • Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, and controls, including risk management and incident response plans.
  • Conduct security assessments and penetration tests to identify and evaluate vulnerabilities across systems and networks.
  • Manage, configure, and monitor security tools and technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, and antivirus platforms.
  • Investigate, contain, and remediate cybersecurity incidents, including breaches, malware, and other threats.
  • Provide cybersecurity training to employees, promoting security awareness and safe practices.
  • Stay current on emerging threats, trends, and best practices through continuous learning and industry engagement.
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  • Incidents Prevented/Mitigated: Measures effectiveness of implemented security controls.
  • Detection & Response Time: Evaluates speed and efficiency of incident response processes.
  • Employee Security Awareness Rate: Assesses success of security training efforts.
  • Vulnerabilities Identified & Remediated: Reflects the impact of security assessments and corrective actions.
  • Cybersecurity Budget Utilization: Indicates organizational commitment and investment in security.

Basic Qualifications:
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  • Bachelorโ€™s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of handsโ€‘on Security Engineering, Security Planning, or Security Operations experience.
  • 2+ years of network administration/engineering experience and 2+ years of system administration experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of security technologies with experience operating in medium to complex computing environments.
  • Hands-on experience with two or more enterprise security technologies, such as IPS/IDS, VPNs (SSL/IPsec), firewalls, NAC, Windows/Linux OS, packet inspection, or directory services (LDAP/AD).
  • Strong understanding of network architecture and concepts, including routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, subnetting, and security dependencies across server/VM environments.
  • Experience implementing security technologies, conducting risk assessments, and integrating security controls into operational frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications:
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  • Professional security certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CISSPโ€‘ISSAP, or SANS.
  • Experience with endpoint security solutions (EDR, AV, DLP) and web filtering tools (e.g., Palo Alto, Forcepoint, Sophos).
  • Strong technical documentation skills (e.g., reports, proposals, SOWs, white papers).
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple tasks in a team environment.

Salary range: $79,800 - $108,000
In addition to a competitive salary, this position offers a fantastic benefits package that includes comprehensive medical/dental coverage, generous PTO, educationย assistance, and annual meritย increaseย eligibility in a growth-focused work environment.ย 
Team Culture:โ€ฏย 
The Security Engineer III is responsible for protecting Hyundai AutoEver Americaโ€™s information systems and infrastructure by implementing, managing, and enhancing a wide range of enterprise security technologies. The role spans security engineering, network security, and security operationsโ€”supporting incident response, vulnerability management, security assessments, risk mitigation, and crossโ€‘functional collaboration to maintain a secure and resilient environment.
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  • Collaboration & Teamwork: The team values a supportive, collaborative environment where members openly share ideas and work together toward common goals.
  • Passion for Technology: Team members are enthusiastic about emerging technologies and their potential to transform the automotive and IT landscape.
  • Agility & Continuous Improvement: The group operates with an agile mindsetโ€”quickly adapting to change while continuously improving processes and solutions.
  • Growth & Inclusivity: The team prioritizes professional development and fosters an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued.

Our Company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal,ย stateย and local laws.ย 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.ย 
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