Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Chipright; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to drive compliance with cybersecurity standards and manage the Cybersecurity Management System. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in the automotive or semiconductor field, specializing in secure hardware and cryptography. This role offers opportunities for technical leadership and mentoring of junior staff.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in automotive or semiconductor cybersecurity.
• Expertise in cybersecurity compliance frameworks (ISO/SAE 21434).
• Strong experience in secure hardware architecture.

Responsibilities

• Drive cybersecurity compliance across product lifecycle.
• Lead Threat Assessment and Risk Analysis (TARA) activities.
• Mentor junior engineers in cybersecurity best practices.

Skills

Automotive cybersecurity

Cryptography

Technical leadership

Job description

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

• This role involves driving cybersecurity compliance (ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE WP.29), leading TARA activities, and supporting the Cybersecurity Management System (CSMS) across the product lifecycle.
• You will architect secure hardware (e.g., HSMs, Secure Boot, Key Management), guide threat assessments, interface with OEMs/Tier-1s, and mentor junior engineers. Experience with embedded hardware, cryptography, and secure product development is essential.

Key Requirements

• 5+ years in automotive or semiconductor cybersecurity
• Expertise in CSMS, TARA, and ISO/SAE 21434
• Strong background in secure hardware architecture (HSMs, crypto, secure boot)
• Experience with SoCs, MCUs, and automotive communication protocols
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and technical leadership skills