Job Description

① Responsible Development Area, Business Overview, and Role/Position within R&D of the Department

With the expansion of connected cars and services and the intensifying development competition towards SDV (Software Defined Vehicle), strengthening cybersecurity measures has become an urgent task. Additionally, cybersecurity compliance is being legislated in various countries, making the expansion of internal systems an urgent priority.

There is a shortage of skilled personnel within the company in this area, and the recruitment of immediate contributors from outside with knowledge and experience in cybersecurity is required. Furthermore, global security activities are expanding with international standardization bodies, overseas certification bodies, and overseas suppliers, and there is also a shortage of personnel with rich international experience.

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② Specific Job Responsibilities and Expected Role/Position within and outside the Department

In the cybersecurity domain of connected cars and services, the specific responsibilities include: (1) conducting threat analysis and risk assessment of systems, (2) planning and implementing countermeasures, (3) ensuring regulatory compliance, (4) monitoring vulnerabilities and attacks on vehicles and services launched in the market, (5) advanced development of security foundation technology for next-generation electronic architectures, and (6) participating in domestic and international standardization bodies.

③ Workplace Environment and Working Style (Member composition, workplace atmosphere, characteristics)

This is a team composed of Nissan engineers and partner companies, with many Nissan engineers being mid-career hires.

There are frequent opportunities for English communication through meetings with regional companies and overseas suppliers that deploy connected cars and services. In domestic and international standardization activities, we collaborate with competitors, suppliers, and cybersecurity specialized companies.

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Appeal Points (Job Attractiveness)

① Self-growth, Acquirable Skills, and Job Satisfaction through the Role

The greatest satisfaction comes from "protecting" Nissan vehicles deployed worldwide.

You can gain experience in cybersecurity related to the latest technologies such as connected cars & services, SDV, and advanced autonomous driving support technologies, as well as acquire English communication skills. Through cybersecurity development work, you can acquire advanced knowledge and skills related to networks and software. There are opportunities for technical discussions with competitors, allowing you to directly feel the level of your own company and yourself.

② Future Career Path and Positions

Fostering a career as a cybersecurity engineer in connected cars & services.

Subsequently, it is possible to advance to a management position.

*Depending on the individual's wishes, other career paths within Nissan can also be chosen.

MUST

Possess the following knowledge, skills, and work experience:

• Cybersecurity (information security, network security, embedded device security, etc.)
• Experience in project management and vendor management
• Communication skills to correctly understand what others say and convey what you want to say in Japanese and English
• TOEIC: 600 points or higher

WANT

Possess any of the following knowledge, skills, or work experience:

• Cybersecurity-related laws and regulations
• Knowledge of vehicle systems and connected car systems
• Embedded system software development experience
• Development experience with multimedia base software (Linux, Android, etc.)
• TOEIC: 700 points or higher

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bright and positive person
• Able to accept diverse cultures and ideas and communicate actively
• Proactively identify, organize, and solve problems
• Able to effectively involve others to achieve goals
• High sense of deadline and dedicated to achieving results
• Highly adaptable to the work environment