Vehicle Security Architect

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Role: Vehicle Security Architect
Salary: £75,000 DOE
Location Gaydon

Are you passionate about safeguarding cutting-edge automotive technology?

We're looking for a Vehicle Security Architect to design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity solutions within a vehicles creating a secure architecture to protect the car's electronic systems and networks from potential cyberattacks.

You will be tasked with analysing risks, developing security strategies, and ensuring compliance with automotive cybersecurity standards working with global manufacturers and suppliers to integrate security measures into new vehicle designs.

As a Vehicle Security Architect, you will:

Design and implement robust security frameworks to protect vehicle networks, electronic control unit(ECUs) systems from cyber threats.
The Technical 2nd Line of Defence review shall focus on the Cyber Security aspects of the Onboard Elements in the Vehicle (ECUs/units in the Network Architecture) and the Offboard (Mobile Communications and Cloud).
As part of the expectation from the CSMS process in a Way, the 2nd Line of defence review is currently mandatory for the Cyber Security Assessment of High and the Critical risk projects.
Lead the design of secure software architectures, encryption protocols, and intrusion detection systems.
Ensure compliance with automative cybersecurity standards.
Key skills/knowledge/experience:

Awareness on the Cyber Security Regulations: The first and foremost requirement is to have a knowledge on the CSMS process. Overview on the UN-R155 and UN-R156 regulations, and awareness about the ISO21434 is a must.
Ensuring the vehicle security architecture adheres to relevant automotive cybersecurity standards like ISO 21434.
Knowledge on Cyber Security Controls: Awareness on the different Cyber Security Mitigations (Cyber Hygiene, Secure Boot, Signed SW, SecOC, Secure Diagnostics, Secure Debug, etc.,) for the ECUs and the Network and knowledge of the Security Controls found in SOTA, Mobile Communications and Cloud) for the offboard aspects is a must.
Knowledge on CSMS Process: Knowledge on the CSMS process with awareness on ISO21434 is a must. Experience in DIA/CIA, Cyber Security Plan, Item Definition, TARA is the least expectation.
Understanding of the product's architecture and design: Have an awareness on the Network architecture, Communication Protocols, ECU hardware, HSMs, etc.,
Strong documentation and communication skills
Why join us?

  • You will be working with one of the best organisations to work for in the world.
  • Excellent benefits and generous remuneration
  • Healthcare, life assurance
  • Excellent training and personal development

    If you're ready to make a significant impact in the automotive security world, we want to hear from you!

    Apply now and help us build the secure vehicles of tomorrow

    In Technology Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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