Lead Automotive Cybersecurity Engineer — Hybrid/Remote

Placements24; Southampton; Híbrido; GBP 54.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Executive benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Leading edge automotive security tech

Collaborative work environment

Descripción de la vacante

Our client in Randburg, Gauteng, is seeking a visionary Lead Automotive Cybersecurity Engineer. The role combines hybrid work with on-site collaboration for secure assessments and team alignment within the automotive security domain.

You will define and implement robust cybersecurity strategies, policies, and architectures across the vehicle lifecycle, including design and production. Strong leadership and expertise in ISO/SAE 21434, threat modeling, and secure coding are essential.

Formación

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 8+ years in cybersecurity with at least 4 years in automotive cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of CAN and Ethernet security implications.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement automotive cybersecurity strategies and roadmaps.
• Define security requirements for vehicle ECUs and connected services.
• Conduct threat analysis and risk assessments (TARA) for automotive systems.
• Design secure architectures and countermeasures; oversee testing.
• Ensure compliance with ISO/SAE 21434 and UN R155.
• Collaborate across hardware, software, and systems engineering teams.
• Lead and mentor a team of cybersecurity engineers.
• Stay ahead of emerging threats and technologies in automotive security.

Conocimientos

Automotive cybersecurity

Threat modeling

Penetration testing

Cryptography

Leadership

Educación

Master's degree in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Cybersecurity

Herramientas

Penetration testing tools

CAN/Ethernet security

Descripción del empleo

Our client in Randburg, Gauteng, is seeking a visionary Lead Automotive Cybersecurity Engineer. The role combines hybrid work with on-site collaboration for secure assessments and team alignment within the automotive security domain.

You will define and implement robust cybersecurity strategies, policies, and architectures across the vehicle lifecycle, including design and production. Strong leadership and expertise in ISO/SAE 21434, threat modeling, and secure coding are essential.