IT/OT Security and Compliance Engineer

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What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.
Job Responsibilities:
The IT/OT Security and Compliance Engineer supports Magna Exteriors in strengthening cybersecurity, compliance, and control effectiveness across both IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments. This role supports the implementation, enforcement, and monitoring of IT/OT security controls, including OT firewall standards, automated patching compliance, and cybersecurity policies aligned with Magna IT (MIT) standards. The position plays a key role in audit readiness and compliance sustainability, supporting divisions in preparing for and responding to IT, cybersecurity, and MAFACT audits, ensuring controls are implemented, monitored, and sustained across all divisions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Standards Execution• Ensure divisional environments align to enterprise security policies and defined IT/OT standards.• Identify gaps in standard adoption and escalate risks where compliance or implementation is not achieved.• Deliver training to divisional IT teams on cybersecurity standards, including automated patching, OT firewall requirements, and audit expectations.• Partner with the Global Security Manager (GSM), Regional IT Managers, MIT, and divisional IT teams to coordinate standard implementation, issue resolution, and compliance follow-up.
IT/OT Operations, Controls & Compliance• Support implementation, enforcement, and continuous monitoring of IT and OT cybersecurity standards, including automated patching, OT firewall baselines, and secure configuration requirements across all divisions.• Support technical implementation and validation of OT firewall standards to ensure consistent deployment and sustainment across divisional environments.• Develop and maintain compliance tracking tools, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to monitor adherence to enterprise standards and initiatives.
Audit Support (IT, Cybersecurity & MAFACT)• Prepare divisions for IT, OT, cybersecurity, and MAFACT audits by ensuring required controls, documentation, and evidence are in place and audit-ready.• Participate in audits and represent control implementation status with auditors, MIT, and divisional teams.• Track audit findings and remediation actions, ensuring issues are assigned, monitored, and closed within required timelines.• Standardize audit preparation processes and expectations across divisions to improve consistency and readiness.
QUALIFICATIONS
Formal Education & Certification• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field.• Relevant cybersecurity certifications preferred (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+).• OT or industrial cybersecurity certification (e.g., ISA/IEC 62443) is an asset.
Knowledge & Experience• 5+ years of experience in IT security, controls, compliance, or related fields.• Experience with OT and network security, including firewall management and secure configuration practices.• Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, enterprise compliance standards, and control requirements.• Experience working across cross-functional stakeholders in multi-site or divisional environments to support implementation of IT/OT security and compliance standards.• Ability to translate enterprise security standards and control requirements into practical execution guidance for divisional IT and OT environments.• Experience supporting audits, remediation tracking, and compliance follow-up activities.
- Ability to travel up to 50%
Key Interfaces• Global Security Manager (GSM) and IT leadership.• Magna IT (MIT) security, architecture, and infrastructure teams.• Regional IT Managers and divisional IT teams.• Internal and external auditors.
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Exteriors