Senior Automotive Cybersecurity Engineer

Cyber Instincts AB; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 1,004,000 - 1,562,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyber Instincts AB is expanding its network of senior cybersecurity consultants focused on the automotive industry. The role involves working on assignments with OEMs and Tier‑1 suppliers to secure embedded vehicle systems.

Ideal candidates have several years of automotive or embedded cybersecurity experience, deep knowledge of ISO 21434 and TARA, and familiarity with CAN, LIN and Ethernet protocols. Opportunities to influence security architecture and advisory engagements are available.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in automotive or embedded systems cybersecurity.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 21434 and TARA methodology.
• Experience with UNECE R155/R156 regulations.
• Experience with vehicle communication protocols such as CAN, LIN and Ethernet.

Responsibilities

• Conduct threat analyses and risk assessments (TARA) per ISO 21434.
• Ensure compliance with UNECE R155/R156 throughout development processes.
• Design and review security architectures for embedded automotive platforms (AUTOSAR Classic/Adaptive, Linux/QNX).
• Support security assessments and advisory work with development teams, OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
• Work with vehicle communication protocols such as CAN, LIN and Ethernet.

Skills

Automotive cybersecurity

Embedded systems cybersecurity

ISO 21434 knowledge

TARA methodology

UNECE R155/R156 regulations

AUTOSAR

Vehicle security testing

Job description

About The Role

We are building our network of senior cybersecurity consultants focused on the automotive industry, for assignments with our OEM and Tier-1 clients. We are looking for profiles with deep experience in cybersecurity for embedded vehicle systems, so we can match candidates against upcoming assignments.

About The Role

We are building our network of senior cybersecurity consultants focused on the automotive industry, for assignments with our OEM and Tier-1 clients. We are looking for profiles with deep experience in cybersecurity for embedded vehicle systems, so we can match candidates against upcoming assignments.

What You'll Be Doing (varies By Assignment)

• Conducting Threat Analysis and Risk Assessments (TARA) in line with ISO 21434


• Ensuring compliance with UNECE R155/R156 throughout development processes


• Working on security architecture for embedded automotive platforms (AUTOSAR Classic/Adaptive, Linux/QNX-based, or similar)


• Working with vehicle security engineering more broadly, e.g. secure boot, PKI, cryptography, or security testing


• Supporting security assessments and advisory work with development teams, OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers


• Working with vehicle communication protocols such as CAN, LIN and Ethernet

What We're Looking For

• Several years of experience in automotive or embedded systems cybersecurity


• Strong knowledge of ISO 21434 and TARA methodology


• Experience with UNECE R155/R156 regulations


• Experience with vehicle communication protocols such as CAN, LIN and Ethernet

Nice to have

• Experience with AUTOSAR (Classic and/or Adaptive) or Linux/QNX-based embedded platforms


• Experience from both OEM and Tier-1 supplier side


• ASPICE knowledge


• Experience in advisory/assessment roles, or in security testing/penetration testing


• ISO 26262 (functional safety)