Reporting to the Senior Director of Vehicle and Connected Cybersecurity, this position plays a critical role in shaping cybersecurity architecture, influencing platform decisions, mentoring technical teams, and representing the organization with regulatory authorities, business partners, and industry forums.
Technical Leadership & Strategy
Product & Engineering Engagement
- Partner with vehicle, software, and systems engineering teams to integrate cybersecurity requirements throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Lead or support threat modeling, risk assessments, and security architecture reviews for vehicle platforms and connected services.
- Influence design decisions to balance security, safety, performance, cost, and customer experience.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Support compliance with automotive cybersecurity standards and regulations (e.g., ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE R155/R156, NIST).
- Provide technical input for cybersecurity policies, processes, and audit readiness.
- Advise leadership on cybersecurity risk posture, residual risks, and mitigation strategies.
Incident Response & Vulnerability Management
- Serve as a senior technical advisor during cybersecurity incidents affecting vehicles or connected services.
- Guide root cause analysis, remediation strategies, and long-term corrective actions.
- Oversee vulnerability disclosure, penetration testing findings, and coordinated response activities.
Industry & External Engagement
- Represent the company in industry working groups, standards bodies, and technical forums.
- Engage with suppliers and technology partners to assess cybersecurity capabilities and risks.
- Monitor emerging threats, technologies, and regulatory trends impacting automotive cybersecurity.
Mentorship & Knowledge Development
- Mentor and develop cybersecurity engineers and specialists across the organization.
- Elevate overall cybersecurity maturity through knowledge sharing, best practices, and technical reviews.
