Remote Automotive Cybersecurity Analyst

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,469,000 - 2,449,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible working hours

Remote work from anywhere

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote Automotive Cybersecurity Analyst to fortify connected vehicle platforms. In this fully remote role, you will identify vulnerabilities, develop security strategies, and ensure the integrity of automotive software and systems.

You will collaborate with a distributed team of security experts to protect vehicles from cyber threats, contributing to customer safety and data privacy while working flexible hours from anywhere.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related field.
• Experience in cybersecurity analysis with automotive systems knowledge.
• Familiarity with frameworks, risk assessment, and threat modeling.
• Experience with security tools for vulnerability scanning, monitoring, and incident response.
• Strong encryption, authentication, and network security understanding.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to work autonomously remotely.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on automotive software, hardware, and connected services.
• Develop and implement cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices for the automotive domain.
• Monitor security alerts and investigate potential cyber threats and incidents related to vehicle systems.
• Design and architect secure solutions for in-vehicle networks, cloud connectivity, and mobile applications.
• Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies relevant to the automotive industry.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security measures throughout the product development lifecycle.

Skills

Cybersecurity analysis

Automotive systems knowledge

Threat modeling

Analytical skills

Remote work autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

Vulnerability scanning tools

Network monitoring tools

Incident response tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Remote Automotive Cybersecurity Analyst to fortify the digital defenses of their connected vehicle platforms. In this fully remote position, you will be at the forefront of identifying vulnerabilities, developing security strategies, and ensuring the integrity and safety of our client's automotive software and systems. You will collaborate with a distributed team of security experts and engineers to protect vehicles from cyber threats, contributing directly to customer safety and data privacy. This role offers the challenge of securing critical automotive technology within a flexible, remote work framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on automotive software, hardware, and connected services.
• Develop and implement robust cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices for the automotive domain.
• Monitor security alerts and investigate potential cyber threats and incidents related to vehicle systems.
• Design and architect secure solutions for in-vehicle networks, cloud connectivity, and mobile applications.
• Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies relevant to the automotive industry.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security measures throughout the product development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in cybersecurity analysis, with specific knowledge of automotive systems and connected car technologies.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and threat modeling.
• Experience with security tools for vulnerability scanning, network monitoring, and incident response.
• Strong understanding of encryption, authentication, and network security principles.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to work autonomously in a fully remote environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automotive cybersecurity challenges.
• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from anywhere.
• Continuous learning opportunities and professional development support.