QNX Senior Cybersecurity Manager

BlackBerry Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 108,750 - 158,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Bonus incentive programs

Opportunities for continuous learning

Job summary

BlackBerry Inc. in Ottawa is looking for a cybersecurity authority to lead the security efforts for development teams and ensure compliance with ISO/SAE 21434 standards. The role involves guiding teams, conducting risk assessments, and fostering a culture of security automation.

Successful candidates will bring strong skills in ISO standards, C/C++, and Python. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, bonuses based on performance, and opportunities for continuous learning and innovation.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of ISO/SAE 21434 and related standards.
• Experience with product security, engineering teams, certifications, and audits.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Guide development teams to meet ISO/SAE 21434 standards.
• Lead Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA) activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide product security support.

Skills

Understanding of ISO/SAE 21434

Familiarity with ASPICE, ISO 26262

Experience in product security

C/C++ programming skills

Python programming skills

Hands-on experience with embedded systems

Strong communication skills

Job description

Responsibilities

• Be the cybersecurity authority for development teams, guiding them to meet ISO/SAE 21434 standards and beyond.
• Own and evolve the QNX Cybersecurity Management System—your ideas will drive improvements.
• Dive deep into research and vulnerability analysis, uncovering risks before they become threats.
• Review and refine project documentation to align with best‑in‑class security practices.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, providing expert product security support.
• Lead Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA) activities, ensuring compliance with ISO 21434.
• Analyze software defects for security impact, working closely with developers to mitigate risks.
• Verify and validate ISO 21434 work products for quality and compliance.
• Advise on security testing strategies, helping teams strengthen their defenses.
• Identify compliance gaps and implement process improvements, keeping us ahead of evolving standards.
• Automate everything you can—from fuzz testing to vulnerability scanning and reporting.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of ISO/SAE 21434 and familiarity with ASPICE, ISO 26262, and other automotive standards.
• Exposure to EU CRA, IEC 62443, ETSI 303, and global cybersecurity regulations.
• Experience in product security, engineering teams, certifications, and audits.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work autonomously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Hands‑on experience with C/C++, Python, and embedded systems.
• Bonus: Love automating processes and making security scalable.

Benefits

• Work on mission‑critical systems that power the automotive industry.
• Influence security architecture and processes at a global scale.
• Collaborate with world‑class engineers and cybersecurity experts.
• Enjoy autonomy, ownership, and innovation—your ideas matter here.
• Be part of a team that values continuous learning and cutting‑edge research.

Compensation

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40.

Hiring Base Salary Range: $108,750.00 – $158,750.00.

Bonus: The BlackBerry Variable Incentive Pay (VIP) program is an organization‑wide bonus incentive program that rewards full‑time eligible employees for their contribution to BlackBerry’s success.

Benefits: The BlackBerry Employee Benefits programs offer a wide range of benefits that support your physical, financial and personal well‑being, including coverage for medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, retirement, employee share purchase program and paid‑time‑off for eligible employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of BlackBerry to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. BlackBerry strives to create an accessible and inclusive application process and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the selection process.