Telematics Cybersecurity

Daimler Trucks North America LLC; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC is seeking a cybersecurity specialist to secure telematics and OTA updates, with emphasis on threat modeling, risk assessment, and ISO/SAE 21434 compliance.

You will ensure robust vehicle networks, diagnostics and communications security, working with CAN/LIN/Ethernet, UDS and cloud interfaces in a demanding automotive setting.

Qualifications

• BE/ME with cybersecurity knowledge and up to 8 years experience.
• Knowledge of automotive cybersecurity requirements and ISO/SAE 21434.
• Certifications such as CISSP/CEH or automotive cybersecurity credentials are a plus.
• Strong problem solving, strategic thinking and stakeholder management.
• Experience with telematics, OTA updates, threat modeling and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Secure telematics systems and OTA updates across automotive platforms.
• Perform threat analysis and risk assessments (TARA) for vehicle networks.
• Apply ISO/SAE 21434, ISO26262, AUTOSAR and MISRA guidelines in design.
• Work with CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet, MQTT, TCP/IP in automotive contexts.
• Lead penetration testing and vulnerability assessments for automotive systems.
• Contribute to IoT/cloud security integration and secure communications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive cybersecurity in product development.

Skills

Threat Analysis

Risk Assessment

Penetration Testing

Embedded security

IoT Security

Cloud security

Stakeholder management

Vehicular networks

Education

BE/ME engineering

Tools

UDS

MISRA

CAN/LIN/Ethernet

Job description

Tasks

• Strong Experience of securing telematics systems and over-the-air (OTA) updates.

• Strong experience in Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA). Experience in conducting threat analysis and risk assessments specific to automotive systems. Ability to identify, evaluate, and mitigate cybersecurity risks in vehicle networks and systems.

• Deep understanding of Automotive Cybersecurity Standards and Protocols such as ISO/SAE 21434, SAE J3061.

• Understanding of ISO26262, AUTOSAR, and MISRA

• Understanding of automotive communication protocols like CAN, LIN, FlexRay, and Ethernet. Understanding of MQTT, TCP/IP and other communication protocols used for telemetry.

• Strong Experience of diagnostics protocols like UDS (Unified Diagnostic Services).

• Knowledge of network security principles and practices.

• Experience with secure communication protocols, encryption, and key management.

• Experience with system-level debugging and troubleshooting.

• Proficiency in Embedded systems security used in vehicles.

• Knowledge of hardware security mechanisms, secure boot, and trusted execution environments (TEEs).

• Strong experience in Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessment: Experience in performing penetration testing on automotive systems. Familiarity with tools and techniques for vulnerability assessment

• Understanding of wireless communication technologies (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LTE) used in vehicles.

• Knowledge of IoT architectures and protocols. Experience in designing and implementing IoT solutions that connect automotive gateways to cloud infrastructure.

• Knowledge of cloud security best practices, identity and access management (IAM), and compliance requirements.

• Conception, identification and piloting of new methods, tools and processes for technology and product development through industry benchmarking and evaluation

• Nurture futuristic capabilities- Facilitate ideation workshops (design thinking, brain storming sessions) to build cybersecurity competencies.

• Deepen Practice with PoC/ PoV, Whitepaper and Business case doc on growth and sustenance of new verticals. Assist in preparation of Board /Opcom presentation documents for relevant approvals.

Strategic visioning – Assist in evaluation of proposals, technologies, creation of product roadmap aligned to Business vision, chalking out strategy for momentum and bending the curve.

• Implementation of Cybersecurity both at telematics component level & Vehicle level with full documentation for AIS 189 and 190 compliance.

• Attack paths identification, TARA, Risk assessment score, Pen testing, validation activities either self or with support from different stakeholders.

• Implementation of end to end process for CSMS & SUMS as per Daimler internal requirement

Qualifications

• BE/ME with upto 8 years of experience & Knowledge of the Cybersecurity.

• Knowledge of the automotive market and industry-wide best practices.

• Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or specific automotive cybersecurity certifications like ISO/SAE 21434

• Strong understanding of automotive cybersecurity requirements.

• Entrepreneurial thinking and ability to work with a varying level of ambiguity and uncertainty.

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills; proven ability to think strategically.

• Adept at managing key stakeholders (internal and external), working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment; confidence/ability to work with senior stakeholders.

• Proactive approach, entrepreneurial mindset and comfort with ambiguity

• Basic experience in Technology Development and Product Development and Leadership and project sponsorship outreach