Pen Tester

Akkodis; Gaydon; Ibrido; GBP 55.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Akkodis is seeking a Cyber Security Penetration Test Engineer in Gaydon, combining hands-on testing with planning and reporting to strengthen automotive security.

You will work across ECUs, embedded systems and complete vehicles, delivering tests that align with ISO 21434 and coordinating with external suppliers and engineering teams.

Competenze

• Automotive or embedded systems penetration testing experience.
• Experience creating penetration test scopes, plans and technical reports.
• Scripting in Python or CAPL or another relevant language.
• Knowledge of ISO 21434 and cyber security concepts.
• Ability to communicate findings clearly with engineering teams and external suppliers.

Mansioni

• Create penetration test scopes and plans for ECUs, systems and vehicles.
• Execute penetration tests on embedded automotive systems.
• Review results and produce vulnerability reports.
• Develop and maintain scripts/tools for penetration and fuzz testing.
• Demonstrate vulnerabilities, attacks and PoCs.
• Support engineering teams with vulnerability investigation and resolution.
• Manage external penetration testing suppliers and their activities.
• Support Cyber Security Management System artefacts and type approval.

Conoscenze

Automotive penetration testing

Embedded systems

ISO 21434

Vulnerability analysis

Python/CAPL scripting

Technical reporting

Descrizione del lavoro

Cyber Security Penetration Test Engineer

Gaydon | Hybrid/on-site working

Permanent opportunity with Akkodis

Akkodis is looking for an experienced Cyber Security Penetration Test Engineer to join our automotive cyber security team.

You’ll support the secure development of connected vehicle systems, working across ECUs, embedded systems and complete vehicles. The role combines hands‑on penetration testing with test planning, vulnerability reporting and coordination of external security suppliers.

What you’ll be doing

• Creating penetration test scopes and plans for ECUs, systems and vehicles
• Executing penetration tests against embedded automotive systems
• Reviewing penetration test results and producing vulnerability reports
• Developing and maintaining scripts and tools for penetration and fuzz testing
• Demonstrating vulnerabilities, attacks and proofs of concept
• Supporting engineering teams with vulnerability investigation and resolution
• Managing external penetration testing suppliers and their activities
• Supporting Cyber Security Management System artefacts and type approval
• Delivering testing in accordance with ISO 21434 requirements

What we’re looking for

• Automotive or embedded systems penetration testing experience
• Knowledge of vehicle networks, embedded software, ECUs or vehicle connectivity
• Experience creating penetration test plans, scopes and technical reports
• Scripting experience using Python, CAPL or another relevant language
• Knowledge of TARA, cyber security concepts and ISO 21434
• Experience with vulnerability analysis, fuzz testing and proof‑of‑concept development
• Understanding of secure software and hardware design principles
• Strong communication skills and experience working with engineering teams and external suppliers

This is a great opportunity to work on complex automotive cyber security challenges and help improve the security of next‑generation vehicle systems.