Senior Cybersecurity Engineer Vehicle Cybersecurity Verification

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to drive vehicle cybersecurity verification, compliance, and process governance activities. The role involves cybersecurity assessments, audits, risk analysis, regulatory compliance, and support for secure vehicle development in alignment with global automotive cybersecurity standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct cybersecurity verification, vulnerability assessments, and security analysis for vehicle systems.
• Perform Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA) and support cybersecurity requirements development.
• Review and assess cybersecurity work products, including:
• Cybersecurity Management Plans
• TARA Reports
• Cybersecurity Requirements
• Cybersecurity Validation Reports
• Incident Response Plans
• Cybersecurity Cases
• Support compliance with ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE UN R155, AIS-189, CSMS, and VTA requirements.
• Conduct cybersecurity process audits, readiness reviews, and gap assessments.
• Monitor project adherence to cybersecurity processes throughout the development lifecycle.
• Support ASPICE cybersecurity process implementation and improvement activities.
• Participate in customer audits, certification assessments, and corrective action tracking.
• Analyze cybersecurity incidents, perform root cause analysis, and drive improvement actions.
• Deliver cybersecurity awareness and technical training programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Information Security, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Software Engineering, or related fields.
• 6-9 years of experience in Automotive Cybersecurity, Embedded Security, Product Security, or Information Security.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of:
• ISO/SAE 21434
• UNECE UN R155
• CSMS
• AIS-189
• TARA Methodology
• Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
• Understanding of vehicle architecture, including:
• ECUs
• CAN/LIN Networks
• Automotive Ethernet
• OTA (Over-the-Air Updates)
• Experience in cybersecurity audits, compliance management, and security verification activities.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Automotive, Embedded Systems, IoT, or Industrial Control Systems (ICS) security.
• Vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, digital forensics, or incident response.
• Cybersecurity certification and regulatory compliance activities.
• Cybersecurity process improvement and governance initiatives.

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP
• CISM
• CISA
• ISO/SAE 21434 Certification
• ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Lead Implementer

Ideal Candidate

A cybersecurity professional with strong experience in ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE R155, CSMS, TARA, cybersecurity audits, compliance activities, and vehicle cybersecurity verification, capable of driving cybersecurity governance and process excellence across automotive development programs.