Principal Specialist - IT and Cloud Security

Principal Specialist, IT & Cloud Security

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

· Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience

· Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence

· Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment.

About the Role

As an IT & Cloud Security Engineer, you will bring specialized depth and breadth of expertise in Cloud Security and Risk Governance, leading strategic security initiatives and ensuring the implementation of best practices across the organization. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, the ability to lead complex projects, and a deep understanding of enterprise security frameworks.

You will independently drive security improvements, providing strategic recommendations to address both internal and external business challenges. As a thought leader in security, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen the company’s security posture, influencing technology, processes, and risk management.

Additionally, you will be facilitating technical discussions with external vendors, ensuring accountability for performance, and optimizing security tools across the organization. Your insights will directly impact security strategy, operational excellence, and risk mitigation at a global scale.

This position reports to the Director, Digital Security Engineering and is technically guiding a Cloud Security Analyst position. You also lead cross-functional teams on security initiatives and projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and complexity

What You Will Do

• Drive the company's Cloud Security strategy, ensuring continuous improvement and optimization in alignment with industry best practices.
• Own and enhance the risk governance framework for Cloud Security, defining KPIs and reporting metrics for executive leadership.
• Independently assess, analyze, and mitigate complex security risks, influencing corporate-wide security decisions.
• Lead security-related projects with cross-functional teams, ensuring effective collaboration and risk mitigation.
• Manage and evaluate external security vendors, ensuring appropriate licensing, service quality and accountability.
• Provide strategic guidance to business and IT teams, interpreting business challenges and identifying innovative solutions.
• Communicate complex security concepts to stakeholders, negotiating adoption of best practices across departments.
• Ensure effective operation and maintenance of security tools, continuously identifying opportunities for improvement.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
• 8+ years of experience in Cyber Security, preferably in a global organization.
• Deep expertise in Risk Governance and Cloud Security, including AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong knowledge of Endpoint Security, Application Security, and Network Security.
• CISSP certification required.
• Experience managing external security vendors and ensuring performance accountability.
• Ability to interpret complex security risks, provide strategic recommendations, and influence leadership decisions.
• Strong project leadership experience, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams on security initiatives.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to explain complex security challenges to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Structured and analytical approach to problem-solving, with strong prioritization skills.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Additional security certifications (e.g., CISM, CCSP, ISO 27001 LI, OSCP).
• Hands-on expertise with Cisco and CrowdStrike security solutions.
• Experience in enterprise security architecture and cloud-native security solutions.

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 5%, domestic only OR domestic and international travel

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Experience Level

Senior Level