Cyber Security Engineer (Automotive)

Contract

Inside IR35

7 Month Contract Intially

Rate - £500 - £550

Cheshire Based - Onsite 1 - 2 days per week

ASAP Start

Key Accountability and Responsibilities

1. Technical Leadership

• Collaborate with controller owners on the development and integration of security features across automotive platforms.
• Provide expert guidance on security functions (IDS, SOC, TLS and VKMS etc.) for automotive systems.
• Lead/Coordinate the design and implementation of robust automotive cybersecurity strategies and solutions.

• Review the risk analysis, and vulnerability assessments for automotive components and systems.
• Establish baselines for applying security functions and continuously improve defense measures to address evolving threats.

• Analyze relevant requirements to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (eg GB-44495, ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE WP.29, GDPR).
• Lead efforts to address security technologies required to obtain cybersecurity certification.

• Foster communication between internal stakeholders, partners, and external vendors to ensure cybersecurity goals are achieved.
• Present complex cybersecurity topics to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior management.
• Provide training and mentorship to team members to improve the organization's overall security maturity.

• Stay updated on the latest trends and developments in automotive cybersecurity technologies.
• Identify opportunities to innovate and improve security processes, tools, and solutions.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.

What You'll Need

1. Automotive Cybersecurity Development Experience

• Proven experience in developing and implementing Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) for in-vehicle networks to detect and respond to malicious activities in Real Time.
• Hands-on experience with Secure Onboard Communication (SOC) protocols, including message authentication and encryption for CAN, LIN, and Ethernet-based automotive networks.

• Strong background in designing and managing VKMS for secure key generation, distribution, and storage across various Electronic Control Units (ECUs).
• Knowledge of industry-standard cryptographic algorithms and key life cycle management specific to automotive applications.

• Demonstrated ability to design, integrate, and test cybersecurity solutions across the automotive ecosystem, including ECUs, gateways, and Back End cloud services.
• Familiarity with security-related hardware components (HSM, HSEE) and experience with over-the-air (OTA) software update mechanisms.

• Deep understanding of automotive cybersecurity regulations and standards, such as GB-44459, ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE WP.29, and AUTOSAR SecOC.
• Experience in aligning security solutions with compliance requirements while maintaining system performance and usability.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex cybersecurity challenges across vehicle platforms.
• Proven ability to collaborate with software, hardware, and IT teams to ensure seamless integration of cybersecurity features at all development stages.

Cyber Security Engineer (Automotive)