Security Architect

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 5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary: As an Automotive Cybersecurity Specialist, you will support the implementation and validation of security measures across vehicle systems and embedded platforms. You will assist in penetration testing, contribute to threat analysis activities, and help ensure secure communication and firmware integrity in alignment with automotive cybersecurity standards. Roles & Responsibilities: • Assist in the execution of penetration testing activities targeting ECUs, in-vehicle communication networks, and diagnostic services to identify common vulnerabilities and misconfigurations. • Support the use of automotive security tools such as CANoe, Wireshark, Scapy, and basic fuzzing frameworks to simulate attacks and gather system responses for analysis. • Collect and organize logs, analyze test outputs, and document findings to assist senior security engineers in remediation and tracking of identified issues. • Execute validation of standard UDS diagnostic services, including support for testing access controls, session management, and secure diagnostic configurations. • Participate in asset identification and support foundational threat modeling efforts, including contributing to risk assessments and mitigation tracking under guidance. • Assist in documenting security design considerations and implementation steps in alignment with ISO/SAE 21434 and internal cybersecurity processes. • Collaborate with cybersecurity, software, and validation teams to support the integration of security controls across vehicle platforms. • Continuously learn and apply core concepts of automotive cybersecurity, including secure communication, ECU hardening, and regulatory standards like WP.29 and ISO 26262. Professional & Technical Skills: • 5+ years of experience in embedded systems, automotive engineering, or related fields, with growing specialization in cybersecurity principles and practices. • Familiarity with in-vehicle communication protocols including CAN, UDS, and DoIP, with hands-on exposure to using tools such as CANoe, Wireshark, and Scapy for traffic analysis and basic attack simulation. • Foundational understanding of penetration testing methodologies, vulnerability identification, and the use of fuzzers to evaluate ECU communication robustness. • Exposure to diagnostics security concepts, including secure diagnostic sessions, seed-key mechanisms, and access control layers for UDS services. • Basic knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and risk assessment methodologies such as STRIDE, HEAVENS, and ISO/SAE 21434. • Experience contributing to documentation of test results, secure design inputs, and mitigation reports under guidance from senior cybersecurity engineers. • Understanding of secure firmware update concepts and cryptographic basics, including symmetric/asymmetric encryption, HSM usage, and key management fundamentals. • Experience working in Agile or V-model development environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams including validation, software, and systems engineering. • Demonstrated eagerness to learn new cybersecurity tools, standards, and technologies relevant to modern connected vehicle platforms. • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to follow structured testing and security validation procedures. Additional Information: • 3+ years’ experience implementing and performing Automotive Cybersecurity • Knowledge of tools like CANoe, Wireshark, or Ghidra. • Basic understanding of ISO 21434, seed/key security, OTA updates, and cryptographic modules. • 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, GICSP15 years full time education

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