Automotive Cybersecurity Project Lead

Faurecia South Africa; Northville (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

FORVIA is seeking a Cybersecurity Project Leader to manage end-to-end cybersecurity initiatives for automotive programs from concept through production. You will leverage extensive project management experience and deep cybersecurity expertise to ensure compliant implementations and strong cross-functional coordination.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years in engineering, with 3+ years in automotive cybersecurity, and familiarity with ISO 21434, ASPICE, and related security technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity activities for automotive projects from concept through production.
• Develop cybersecurity concepts, requirements, and mitigation strategies.
• Conduct and manage Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA) and cybersecurity risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with ISO/SAE 21434 and applicable cybersecurity regulations.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Drive cybersecurity reviews, validation activities, and issue resolutions.

Skills

ISO 21434

TARA

HSM & Secure Boot

RSA & ECDSA

ASPICE & V-model

Android Automotive

AutOSAR OS

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

FORVIA is seeking a Cybersecurity Project Leader to manage end-to-end cybersecurity initiatives for automotive programs from concept through production. You will leverage extensive project management experience and deep cybersecurity expertise to ensure compliant implementations and strong cross-functional coordination.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years in engineering, with 3+ years in automotive cybersecurity, and familiarity with ISO 21434, ASPICE, and related security technologies.