Cyber Security engineer

Cyber Security engineer

Posted Today by Thoughtwave Software and Solutions

Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Remote

Summary: The Senior Principal Engineer – Product Cybersecurity Readiness will lead cybersecurity initiatives for Connected, Autonomous, Shared, and Electrified mobility solutions. This role emphasizes securing the vehicle ecosystem, including embedded systems and cloud platforms, while integrating privacy and security principles. The position requires extensive experience in cybersecurity engineering and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders. The role is fully remote and offers a long-term contract opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical leadership in product cybersecurity across design, development, and operations.
  • Conduct Threat Analysis and Risk Assessments (TARA) for end-to-end vehicle ecosystems.
  • Develop and implement secure system architectures for embedded, cloud, and mobile environments.
  • Act as a technical lead across multiple projects, ensuring delivery and resolving technical challenges.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional and external stakeholders to drive cybersecurity initiatives.
  • Create reference architectures aligned with security and privacy standards.
  • Support engineering teams by identifying and removing technical impediments.

Key Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering (embedded systems, cloud, or mobile).
  • 4+ years of experience in automotive, IoT, manufacturing, or software industries.
  • Strong expertise in risk assessment, secure design, and system architecture.
  • Proven ability to lead technically across multiple teams and projects.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
  • Strong English communication skills (verbal and written).

Salary (Rate): £75,000 yearly

City: undetermined

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

ROLE: Senior Principal Engineer – Product Cybersecurity Readiness
Location:100% REMOTE
Duration:12+ Months

Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Principal Engineer to lead and execute cybersecurity initiatives across Connected, Autonomous, Shared, and Electrified (CASE) mobility solutions. This role focuses on securing the end-to-end vehicle ecosystem, including embedded systems, cloud platforms, and mobile applications, while embedding privacy-by-design and security-by-design principles.

Key Responsibilities:
Provide technical leadership in product cybersecurity across design, development, and operations.
Conduct Threat Analysis and Risk Assessments (TARA) for end-to-end vehicle ecosystems.
Develop and implement secure system architectures for embedded, cloud, and mobile environments.
Act as a technical lead across multiple projects, ensuring delivery and resolving technical challenges.
Collaborate with cross-functional and external stakeholders to drive cybersecurity initiatives.
Create reference architectures aligned with security and privacy standards.
Support engineering teams by identifying and removing technical impediments.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field.
8+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering (embedded systems, cloud, or mobile).
4+ years of experience in automotive, IoT, manufacturing, or software industries.
Strong expertise in risk assessment, secure design, and system architecture.
Proven ability to lead technically across multiple teams and projects.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
Strong English communication skills (verbal and written).