Sr. Security Engineer, Manufacturing
Description For Sr. Security Engineer, Manufacturing
Tesla is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to protect their North American manufacturing operations, focusing on securing industrial control systems (ICS), robotics, and manufacturing systems. This role is crucial in Tesla's vision of building "a machine that builds a machine," requiring expertise in KUKA and FANUC robotics, PLC systems, and the Claroty OT security platform.
The position demands a skilled professional with 4+ years of experience who can bridge manufacturing security and operations. You'll be responsible for conducting security assessments, managing vulnerabilities, and ensuring the integrity of critical manufacturing infrastructure. The role involves collaboration with multiple teams, including OT, manufacturing, and InfoSec, to maintain robust security across Tesla's Giga Factories.
Working at Tesla offers exposure to cutting-edge manufacturing technology and the opportunity to impact the future of sustainable transportation. The compensation package is highly competitive, ranging from $164,480 to $292,800 annually, plus additional cash and stock awards. Tesla provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, and various family-support benefits.
The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in OT security, manufacturing systems, and industrial protocols, combined with excellent collaborative skills. This role offers the chance to work at the intersection of advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity, helping secure Tesla's revolutionary production systems while contributing to the company's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.
Responsibilities For Sr. Security Engineer, Manufacturing
- Perform security assessments and risk analysis of manufacturing systems and ICS infrastructure
- Utilize Claroty to run vulnerability scans and identify risks
- Lead patch management processes and firmware updates for KUKA, FANUC, Siemens, Beckhoff, and Rockwell devices
- Collaborate with control engineers to secure robotic systems
- Work with Incident Response team to manage and mitigate threats
- Maintain secure configurations of critical manufacturing devices
- Lead system hardening efforts for robotics and industrial networks
- Collaborate with engineering teams on new factory security integration
- Participate in threat modeling exercises
Requirements For Sr. Security Engineer, Manufacturing
- 4+ years of experience in OT security, manufacturing security, or ICS/SCADA environments
- Hands-on experience with KUKA and FANUC robotic security standards
- Experience with OT security platform
- Familiarity with OT-specific protocols
- Proficiency with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
- Experience with patch management tools
- Strong knowledge of incident response processes
- Security certifications are a plus
- Ability to collaborate across manufacturing, OT, and security teams
Benefits For Sr. Security Engineer, Manufacturing
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid HSA Contribution
- Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time
- Back-up childcare and parenting support
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
