Cybersecurity Strategist for AI

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

Job summary

FORVIA is seeking a Cybersecurity Strategist for AI Security to define and maintain the company’s Cybersecurity strategy and High-Level Cybersecurity Design for AI across its lifecycle.

You will identify AI-specific cybersecurity risks, define security principles and requirements, and collaborate with IT and stakeholders to ensure compliant and secure adoption of AI technologies while monitoring threats and evolving standards.

Qualifications

• Education or significant experience in Cybersecurity/IT.
• Experience in cybersecurity strategy, risk assessment or design.
• Understanding of AI and Generative AI cybersecurity risks.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, controls and risk management.
• Familiarity with AI/cybersecurity standards and regulations.
• Ability to translate tech risks into practical requirements.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English and eager to develop AI security expertise.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain Cybersecurity strategy and AI High-Level Design.
• Identify and assess AI-specific cybersecurity risks and define security requirements.
• Ensure alignment with legal, regulatory, industry and internal cybersecurity needs.
• Define requirements for AI solutions with IT and stakeholders.
• Monitor AI threats, vulnerabilities and standards; adapt strategy accordingly.
• Periodically reassess AI solutions as technologies and threats evolve.
• Provide high-level cybersecurity guidance to IT and governance forums.
• Support cybersecurity assessment of AI solutions and POCs.
• Contribute to budget estimates for AI-related cybersecurity initiatives.

Skills

Cybersecurity strategy

Risk assessment

High-Level Design

AI security concepts

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

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.

The Main Missions Of The Role

• 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 frontiers 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 betteranduse 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.