Remote Automotive Security Analyst — Threat & Vulnerability Lead

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 1,050,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote position

Flexible working hours

Support for professional certs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Automotive Cybersecurity Analyst to join its expanding security team. This role focuses on safeguarding connected vehicles and digital infrastructure worldwide, performing in-depth security analysis, vulnerability assessments, and threat mitigation for automotive systems.

The position offers remote work with flexible hours and opportunities for professional certifications, contributing to safer and more secure future vehicles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field; Master's preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of cybersecurity experience with emphasis on automotive cybersecurity.
• Proven experience with penetration testing, threat modeling, and vulnerability assessment tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive security assessments and vulnerability analyses of automotive software, hardware, and communication networks.
• Monitor automotive systems for security threats and intrusions, responding effectively to incidents.
• Develop and implement robust cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices for automotive industry.
• Analyze security implications of new vehicle features and technologies, providing proactive security recommendations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security controls into the vehicle development lifecycle.
• Stay current with emerging automotive cybersecurity threats, trends, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Penetration testing

Threat modeling

Vulnerability assessment

Automotive cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CAN protocol

UDS protocol

AUTOSAR

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Automotive Cybersecurity Analyst to join its expanding security team. This role focuses on safeguarding connected vehicles and digital infrastructure worldwide, performing in-depth security analysis, vulnerability assessments, and threat mitigation for automotive systems.

The position offers remote work with flexible hours and opportunities for professional certifications, contributing to safer and more secure future vehicles.