QNX Senior Cybersecurity Manager

QNX is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Manager to guide development teams in meeting ISO/SAE 21434 standards for embedded systems in the automotive industry. This role involves owning and evolving the QNX Cybersecurity Management System, conducting vulnerability analysis, leading Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA) activities, and advising on security testing strategies. The manager will ensure the safety and resilience of next-generation embedded systems, working on cutting-edge cybersecurity challenges and influencing security architecture globally.

Must Have

• Guide development teams to meet ISO/SAE 21434 standards.
• Own and evolve the QNX Cybersecurity Management System.
• Conduct research and vulnerability analysis.
• Review and refine project documentation for security practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, providing product security support.
• Lead Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA) activities.
• Analyze software defects for security impact.
• Verify and validate ISO 21434 work products.
• Advise on security testing strategies.
• Identify compliance gaps and implement process improvements.
• Automate fuzz testing, vulnerability scanning, and reporting.
• Solid understanding of ISO/SAE 21434, ASPICE, ISO 26262, and other automotive standards.
• Exposure to EU CRA, IEC 62443, ETSI 303, and global cybersecurity regulations.
• Experience in product security, engineering teams, certifications, and audits.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work autonomously.
• Hands-on experience with C/C++, Python, and embedded systems.

Good to Have

• Love automating processes and making security scalable.

Perks & Benefits

• Work on mission-critical systems that power the automotive industry.
• Influence security architecture and processes at a global scale.
• Collaborate with world-class engineers and cybersecurity experts.
• Enjoy autonomy, ownership, and innovation.
• Be part of a team that values continuous learning and cutting-edge research.
• BlackBerry Variable Incentive Pay (VIP) program.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Life, disability insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Employee share purchase program.
• Paid-time-off.

QNX® is a trusted supplier of safe and secure operating systems, hypervisors, frameworks and development tools, and provides expert support and services for building the world’s most critical embedded systems.

QNX was born in embedded, and provides time-tested and trusted foundation software, including our deterministic microkernel real-time operating system (RTOS), safety-certified products, middleware and security solutions, all purpose-built for embedded systems.

QNX software is trusted by more than 68% of the Electric Vehicle market by volume, 24 of the top 25 EV manufacturers and is running in more than 235 million vehicles globally. Our foundation products have been pre-certified to ISO 26262 ASIL D and we offer a broad range of board support packages, professional services, AUTOSAR adaptive support and middleware solutions – from acoustic management, to digital cockpits to advanced driving assistance (ADAS) - to accelerate development and help OEMs meet Start of Production (SOP) dates. Our customers count on us to convert awesome ideas into great products and services.

Join us in shaping the future of secure automotive technology. As part of our team, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the safety and resilience of next-generation embedded systems. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge cybersecurity challenges in a dynamic environment where your expertise directly influences products used worldwide.

What You’ll Do

• Be the cybersecurity authority for development teams, guiding them to meet ISO/SAE 21434 standards and beyond.
• Own and evolve the QNX Cybersecurity Management System—your ideas will drive improvements.
• Dive deep into research and vulnerability analysis, uncovering risks before they become threats.
• Review and refine project documentation to align with best-in-class security practices.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, providing expert product security support.
• Lead Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA) activities, ensuring compliance with ISO 21434.
• Analyze software defects for security impact, working closely with developers to mitigate risks.
• Verify and validate ISO 21434 work products for quality and compliance.
• Advise on security testing strategies, helping teams strengthen their defenses.
• Identify compliance gaps and implement process improvements, keeping us ahead of evolving standards.
• Automate everything you can—from fuzz testing to vulnerability scanning and reporting.

What We’re Looking For

• Solid understanding of ISO/SAE 21434 and familiarity with ASPICE, ISO 26262, and other automotive standards.
• Exposure to EU CRA, IEC 62443, ETSI 303, and global cybersecurity regulations.
• Experience in product security, engineering teams, certifications, and audits.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on experience with C/C++, Python, and embedded systems.
• Bonus: You love automating processes and making security scalable.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Work on mission-critical systems that power the automotive industry.
• Influence security architecture and processes at a global scale.
• Collaborate with world-class engineers and cybersecurity experts.
• Enjoy autonomy, ownership, and innovation—your ideas matter here.
• Be part of a team that values continuous learning and cutting-edge research.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation Hiring Base Salary Range:

$108,750.00 - $158,750.00

Please be advised that the compensation hiring range indicated herein is provided solely as a good-faith estimate of expected base compensation for the position. The actual compensation offered will be determined at the time of hire and is contingent upon multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, relevant experience, demonstrated skills, and results of assessments conducted during the hiring process.

Bonus:

The BlackBerry Variable Incentive Pay (VIP) program is an organization-wide bonus incentive program which aims to reward full-time eligible employees for their contribution to BlackBerry’s success. VIP payments are made in addition to base salary and factor in company’s performance as a way for employees to share in BlackBerry’s achievements.

Benefits:

The BlackBerry Employee Benefits programs offer a wide range of benefits that support your physical, financial and personal well-being. BlackBerry remains committed to offering affordable benefits including coverage for medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, retirement, employee share purchase program and paid-time-off to those that meet the eligibility requirements.

Disclosure of Position Status:

This is an active opening. We are seeking to fill this position immediately

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence:

We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by our hiring team.