Cybersecurity Expert

Overview

Role purpose: Ensure the TCU is conceived and developed according to a security-by-design approach, fully compliant with automotive cybersecurity standards (ISO 21434, UNECE R155 / R156). The role drives security architecture definition, influencing early system and software decisions to safeguard data, communication channels, and the boot path.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership

• TARA & Mitigation – Perform and maintain Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment, converting risks into actionable security requirements.
• Security architecture definition – Configure Secure Boot, integrate HSM, set firewall rules and Secure Storage in close partnership with System and Software Architects.
• Secure protocol & cryptography integration – Support TLS, IPsec, MACsec; advise on crypto libraries (wolfSSL, PKCS#11) and crypto hardware.
• Key & trust management – Implement root-of-trust, manage X.509 certificates, authenticated OTA and firmware rollback protection.
• Documentation & compliance – Author Cybersecurity Concept, Security Case; prepare for audits / certifications (UNECE R155 / R156).
• Security testing & vulnerability management – Lead pen-testing, fuzzing, SBOM-based vulnerability mitigation within a DevSecOps framework.

Core competencies, knowledge and experience

• Standards & regulations: Mastery of ISO / SAE 21434, UNECE R155 / R156, AUTOSAR Security.
• Security architectures: Secure Boot, HSM / TPM, Secure Element, key provisioning strategies.
• Applied cryptography: TLS / IPsec protocols, certificate management, side-channel defenses.
• HW / SW integration: Close work with Linux, AUTOSAR developers and hardware teams.
• Security testing: Pen-testing, fuzzing, embedded vulnerability scanning.
• Soft skills: Clear communication, technical negotiation, cross-functional teamwork.

Must have technical / professional qualifications

• Degree in Computer or Electronics Engineering (or equivalent).
• 8–10 years in embedded / automotive cybersecurity roles.
• Hands-on expertise with Secure Boot, HSM / TPM, embedded crypto libraries.
• Fluent English for technical documentation and international audits.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps processes, SBOM, pen-test and fuzzing tools.