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Title: Senior Cyber Security Architect – Infotainment & Connectivity (Automotive)
Location: Gaydon, England
Employment Type: Fulltime Permanent
Key Responsibilities
Act as a Senior Cyber Security Architect supporting the lead cyber security architecture for Infotainment, Connectivity, and digital cockpit domains across automotive vehicles
Define, deliver, and govern the cyber security architecture for multiple ECUs, platforms, and vehicle programs, providing lifecycle support across concept, design, implementation, test, manufacturing, and production
Own and sign off Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA) activities and associated cyber security work products for the domain
Define cyber security architectures, concepts, and requirements covering:
Platform, OS, middleware, applications, and services
Mixed criticality and hypervisor-based environments
Design and review security solutions for embedded automotive platforms including:
AUTOSAR Classic
Android Automotive OS
QNX and Linux
Define and govern secure boot, secure update (OTA/FOTA), and key management architectures
Design and review secure manufacturing and provisioning processes, including key injection and secure flashing
Provide hands on architectural support to implementation and integration activities, working closely with software, systems, and integration teams
Support and review security verification, validation, and test activities, including penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, and remediation activities
Lead and facilitate threat modelling and TARA workshops with engineering teams and Tier 1 suppliers
Own and manage domain level vulnerability management, including risk triage and mitigation strategy definition
Define and review network and communications security architectures, including:
In vehicle and external network segmentation and zoning
Firewalls and access control mechanisms
Secure communication protocols (TLS, IPsec, MACsec)
Authentication, authorization, and access control (DAC/MAC) models
Ensure cyber security designs and activities comply with applicable automotive standards and regulations
Work closely with:
Vehicle program leadership
Engineering and product teams
Tier 1 suppliers and technology partners
Business leaders and senior technical decision forums
Act as a key technical contributor to cyber security decision making, without direct delivery ownership
Mentor and technically guide junior cyber security architects and engineers
Must Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Electronics, or a related technical field
12+ years of experience in cyber security, with a strong automotive background
Proven experience in a senior or lead cyber security architecture role within automotive or complex embedded systems
Strong practical knowledge and experience with:
ISO/SAE 21434
UNECE R155 and R156
ISO 27001
Hands on experience designing and supporting:
Secure boot and chain of trust
Secure software and firmware updates (OTA/FOTA)
Key management systems, PKI, and certificate lifecycle management
Experience providing architecture plus implementation and test support, not limited to documentation or governance
Strong technical understanding of:
Embedded automotive ECUs and system architectures
AUTOSAR Classic security concepts
Android Automotive OS security
POSIX based operating systems (QNX, Linux)
Hypervisors and mixed criticality environments
Solid understanding of network and communications security, including:
Firewalls, access control, and segmentation
TLS, IPsec, and MACsec
Comfortable working with engineering teams in environments where automotive software development maturity is evolving
Strong communication skills, able to explain complex security concepts to both technical and non technical stakeholders
Preferred
Experience delivering security solutions for Infotainment, Connectivity, or Digital Cockpit domains
Experience working with Tier 1 automotive suppliers
Familiarity with Chinese GB/T automotive cyber security standards
Experience with secure manufacturing, provisioning, and production environments
Experience supporting security audits, assessments, and regulatory reviews
Recognized cyber security certifications, such as:
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)
Automotive specific cyber security training or certifications (where applicable)
Experience mentoring or coaching junior cyber security professionals
Global program experience across multiple vehicle platforms
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