Security Architect

1 Month ago • 12 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

As an Automotive Cybersecurity Architect, you will define the end-to-end security architecture and strategy for in-vehicle systems, telematics, and cloud-connected services, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. You will also lead penetration testing efforts and guide the implementation of secure system designs across the vehicle ecosystem. Responsibilities include defining and implementing cybersecurity architecture for connected vehicles, developing secure communication frameworks, performing threat modeling, and leading security validation activities. Additionally, you will create and maintain documentation, collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct vulnerability assessments, lead red team exercises, and represent cybersecurity in audits.
Must have:
  • Product Security
  • Extensive experience in embedded and automotive systems (12+ years)
  • Experience in automotive cybersecurity strategy and architecture
  • Hands-on penetration testing experience of automotive systems
  • Strong knowledge of in-vehicle communication protocols
Good to have:
  • Security Architecture Design

Job Details

Project Role : Security Architect
Project Role Description : Define the cloud security framework and architecture, ensuring it meets the business requirements and performance goals. Document the implementation of the cloud security controls and transition to cloud security-managed operations.
Must have skills : Product Security
Good to have skills : Security Architecture Design
Minimum 12 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary: As an Automotive Cybersecurity Architect, you will define the end-to-end security architecture and strategy for in-vehicle systems, telematics, and cloud-connected services, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. You will also lead penetration testing efforts, document security controls across ECUs and communication interfaces, and guide the implementation of secure system designs across the vehicle ecosystem. Roles & Responsibilities: • Define and implement end-to-end cybersecurity architecture for connected vehicles, ECUs, and backend services, ensuring alignment with ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE WP.29, and CSMS requirements. • Develop secure communication and firmware update frameworks, supporting over-the-air (OTA) updates and in-vehicle data integrity. • Perform threat modeling and risk analysis using industry-standard methodologies such as HEAVENS, STRIDE, and attack trees to identify vulnerabilities across vehicle networks and interfaces. • Guide the definition of mitigation strategies and ensure full traceability between threats, assets, and controls throughout the development lifecycle. • Plan and lead security validation activities, including advanced penetration testing and fuzzing of vehicle interfaces (CAN, DoIP, Ethernet, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Cellular). • Create and maintain documentation for test cases, tooling, security controls, and validation outcomes across ECUs and connected modules. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive secure design practices in diagnostics, boot process, and firmware integrity verification. • Conduct vulnerability assessments using tools such as CANoe, CANalyzer, Wireshark, Ghidra, and custom analysis scripts, and support remediation planning. • Lead red team exercises and security reviews in coordination with product security and development teams. • Represent cybersecurity in internal audits and regulatory assessments, ensuring alignment with WP.29 R155/R156 and ISO 26262. • Work with suppliers and partners to evaluate and integrate security solutions aligned with evolving vehicle cybersecurity requirements. Professional & Technical Skills: • Extensive experience (12+ years) in embedded and automotive systems, with over 6 years specializing in automotive cybersecurity strategy, architecture, and threat analysis. • Hands-on experience designing and executing penetration testing of automotive systems, including ECUs, ADAS, telematics, infotainment, and V2X components, across in-vehicle networks and external interfaces. • Strong knowledge of in-vehicle communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, FlexRay, DoIP, and automotive diagnostic protocols (UDS), as well as wireless technologies including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Cellular. • In-depth understanding of secure communication protocols and cryptographic standards, including TLS, MACsec, AES, RSA, ECC, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) for automotive applications. • Proven experience in designing and implementing Secure Boot, Secure OTA (Over-the-Air) update mechanisms, and ECU firmware authentication using HSMs and trusted execution environments. • Demonstrated ability to conduct and lead threat modeling and risk assessments using HEAVENS, STRIDE, attack trees, and DFD methodologies in compliance with ISO/SAE 21434. • Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks such as UNECE WP.29 (R155/R156), CSMS, and ISO 26262, and practical experience aligning security activities to these standards. • Proficiency in security validation tools and platforms including Canoe, CANalyzer, Wireshark, Ghidra, Scapy, and custom-built tools for binary analysis, fuzzing, and reverse engineering. • Experience guiding vulnerability remediation efforts across hardware and software development teams in an Agile or V-model development environment. • Strong technical documentation skills and the ability to translate complex cybersecurity concepts into actionable guidance for engineering and compliance teams. • Capable of engaging with external vendors, regulatory bodies, and cross-functional stakeholders to align security requirements, audits, and certifications. Additional Information: • 7+ years’ experience implementing and performing Automotive Cybersecurity • This position is based at our Bengaluru office • A 15-year full time education is required • Good to have Certifications in ISO 21434, CISSP, CEH, OSCP, GICSP

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