Cyber Security Engineer

Cyber Security Engineer
Automotive
Hybrid: 2-3 days per week in Crewe
6 months
£550 per day PAYE

In short: Cyber Security Engineer required to join a prestigious automotive manufacturer in performing security-related activities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to join the business on a temporary basis, at our Crewe campus working on a hybrid basis. The Cyber Security Engineer will report to Vehicle Cyber Security Manager. The role is responsible for the product cyber security engineering activities primarily focused around cyber security requirements, legislation analysis and interpretation and compliance to the client defined secure product development process.

Responsibilities include:

• Assess, interpret and track new or amended cybersecurity security / software update management legislations to relevant functions and cascade interpretation to subject matter experts.
• Develop and or maintain security specifications for vehicle components and functions for all projects.
• Analyse and update cybersecurity requirements based on the applicable cyber security legislations for the project.
• Ensure traceability between regulations and requirements are maintained and available for audit purposes.
• Deliver cybersecurity work products aligned to the client's Secure Development Process (for e.g. TARA , security case, security plan, component security analysis).
• Update process templates or process flows based on lessons learnt and recommended improvements.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The successful applicant will be a delivery focused and experienced Cyber Security Engineer with technical product security competencies ideally from within the automotive sector.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Product security technical competency (UNECE, R155, R156, ISO21434)
• Good knowledge of legislative landscape for cybersecurity and connected services in different regions (like China, South Korea, Japan, South Africa) in addition to Europe.
• Ability to analyse and interpret cyber security and software update regulations and how they impact the product requirements.
• Good understanding of security controls for automotive vehicles.
• System requirements engineering experience
• Software/Programming knowledge (C, C++)
• Delivery focused
• Project management and Planning
• Good communication at various levels in different forums
• Good presentation skills
• Ability to influence colleagues within your area of responsibility
• Good communication skills(German language would be advantageous)
• Engineering degree or equivalent is essential (or equivalent experience)
• Associate member of relevant professional institute is desirable.

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer.