Cybersecurity Strategist for AI

Faurecia; Santa Maria da Feira; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader, is seeking a Cybersecurity Strategist for AI Security to define and maintain Forvia’s Cybersecurity strategy and High-Level Cybersecurity Design for AI, enabling secure adoption of AI technologies while managing cybersecurity risks.

You will translate AI risks into pragmatic requirements, align with standards, and provide high-level guidance to IT and governance forums, collaborating with Purchasing and IT on assessments and budgets.

Qualifications

• Education or significant professional experience in Cybersecurity/IT.
• Experience in strategy, risk assessment, High-Level Design or cybersecurity requirements.
• Knowledge of AI and GenAI cybersecurity risks.
• Familiarity with AI/cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain Cybersecurity strategy and High-Level Design for AI.
• Identify and assess AI-specific cybersecurity risks and define requirements.
• Ensure alignment with legal, regulatory, industry and internal Cybersecurity requirements.
• Collaborate with IT and stakeholders to define AI solutions' cybersecurity requirements.
• Monitor AI technologies and threats, updating strategy as needed.
• Provide high-level cybersecurity guidance to IT and governance forums.
• Support purchasing and IT in cybersecurity assessments of AI solutions and POCs.

Skills

Cybersecurity Strategy

Risk Assessment

High-Level Design

AI Security

Stakeholder Management

English Fluent

Education

Cybersecurity/IT education or experience

Job description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

We are looking for a Cybersecurity Strategist for AI Security to define and maintain FORVIA’s Cybersecurity strategy and High-Level Cybersecurity Design for AI, helping the Group securely adopt and use AI technologies while appropriately managing the associated cybersecurity risks.

• Define and maintain the Cybersecurity strategy, High-Level Cybersecurity Design, principles and requirements for AI throughout its lifecycle.
• Identify and assess AI-specific cybersecurity risks and define appropriate security principles, requirements and risk treatment recommendations.
• Ensure alignment with applicable legal, regulatory, industry and internal Cybersecurity requirements.
• Define and review cybersecurity requirements for new or significantly updated AI solutions and solutions incorporating AI capabilities, in cooperation with IT and relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor AI technologies, threats, vulnerabilities, best practices and standards, adapting the Cybersecurity strategy and requirements accordingly.
• Periodically reassess AI solutions already in use as technologies, threats and requirements evolve.
• Provide high-level cybersecurity guidance to IT and other stakeholders and represent Cybersecurity Governance in relevant AI initiatives and governance forums.
• Support Purchasing and IT in the cybersecurity assessment of AI solutions, acquisitions, POCs and pilots.
• Contribute to budget estimates and ongoing budget needs for AI-related Cybersecurity initiatives and solutions.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

• Relevant education or significant professional experience in Cybersecurity/IT.
• Professional experience in Cybersecurity, including strategy, risk assessment, High-Level Design or cybersecurity requirements.
• Good understanding of AI and Generative AI technologies and their cybersecurity risks.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, technologies, controls and risk management practices.
• Knowledge of relevant AI/Cybersecurity standards, frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to translate emerging technologies and risks into pragmatic cybersecurity requirements and recommendations.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English and motivated to continuously develop expertise in AI security.

What we can do for you

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.

Why join us

FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA.

With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.

In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index.

FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com

Salary Range: EUR 55 000 - 80 700

Additional Compensation & Benefits: Total compensation will be defined according to the candidate's skills, professional experience, and competencies.