Lead Automotive Cybersecurity Analyst

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 1.200.000 - 2.000.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Remote work

Work-life balance

Professional development

Retirement planning

Zusammenfassung

WhatJobs Direct in South Africa is seeking a highly skilled Lead Automotive Cybersecurity Analyst to join a fully remote team. You will develop and implement cybersecurity strategies to protect vehicle networks, ECUs, and data, while guiding a distributed team of professionals.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in cybersecurity, with 3+ years in automotive contexts, strong knowledge of CAN, Ethernet, UDS, and ISO 21434, and proven leadership.

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years cybersecurity experience with 3+ years in automotive cybersecurity.
• Familiar with CAN, Ethernet, UDS security implications.
• Knowledge of ISO 26262 and ISO 21434.
• Leadership and team management experience.

Aufgaben

• Develop security strategies and roadmaps for connected vehicles.
• Lead a team of cybersecurity analysts.
• Conduct risk assessments and penetration testing of automotive systems and networks.
• Implement security controls and secure coding practices.
• Monitor and respond to security threats and incidents in vehicle networks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant automotive cybersecurity standards.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Team management

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Cybersecurity/EE

Tools

Vulnerability scanners

IDS/IPS

SIEM

Cryptographic tools

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, WhatJobs Direct, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Automotive Cybersecurity Analyst to join their innovative, fully remote team. This role is paramount in safeguarding the connected vehicle ecosystem against evolving cyber threats. You will be responsible for developing and implementing robust cybersecurity strategies, policies, and controls to protect vehicle networks, data, and electronic control units (ECUs). The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of automotive systems, cybersecurity principles, and threat intelligence. As a remote leader, you will guide a team of cybersecurity professionals, conduct risk assessments, and oversee incident response activities. This is a unique opportunity to shape the cybersecurity posture of vehicles and contribute to the safety and security of drivers worldwide, all from the comfort of your remote workspace. Join our distributed team and pioneer automotive cybersecurity in Port Elizabeth .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive cybersecurity strategies and roadmaps for connected vehicles and automotive ECUs.
• Lead and mentor a team of cybersecurity analysts, providing technical guidance and oversight.
• Conduct in-depth risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and penetration testing of automotive systems and networks.
• Design and implement security controls, including encryption, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and secure coding practices.
• Monitor vehicle networks for security threats and anomalies, and lead incident response activities.
• Develop and maintain automotive cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., ISO 21434).
• Collaborate with engineering and product development teams to integrate security-by-design principles throughout the vehicle lifecycle.
• Stay current with emerging automotive cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.
• Develop and deliver cybersecurity training and awareness programs to internal teams.
• Manage relationships with external security researchers and incident response partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years focused on automotive cybersecurity.
• Demonstrated expertise in automotive communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, UDS) and their security implications.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, threat modeling, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience with security tools such as vulnerability scanners, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and cryptographic tools.
• Knowledge of automotive functional safety (ISO 26262) and cybersecurity standards (ISO 21434) is essential.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex security issues to diverse audiences.
• Experience working in a fully remote, collaborative environment is highly valued.
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CSSLP, GIAC) are a strong asset.

Benefits

• This fully remote position offers exceptional work-life balance and flexibility.
• Our client provides a highly competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement planning assistance.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.