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NXP Semiconductors

Automotive semiconductors and secure embedded solutions

Automotive Cybersecurity Architect

Security Engineering & ArchitectureConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university degree in Engineering.
  • 10–15 years of experience in software architecture.
  • Five years of experience with automotive cybersecurity standards, including ISO 21434, Automotive SPICE for Cybersecurity, and UNECE WP.29.
  • Five years of systems security experience.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity standards and automotive industry standards.
  • Threat modeling, risk management, and security controls experience.
  • Knowledge of cryptography.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct threat analysis and risk assessments to identify potential cybersecurity threats, derive cybersecurity requirements, and design solutions to mitigate risks.
  • Define cybersecurity specifications and technical requirements for product development and testing.
  • Define cybersecurity events, identify item weaknesses, and perform vulnerability analysis on items.
  • Define cybersecurity goals and cybersecurity claims.
  • Define cybersecurity specifications, controls, and requirements.
  • Produce ISO 21434-related work products and evidence.
  • Act as a security assessor or auditor for projects developed by other team colleagues when required.
  • Act as deputy of the project Security Manager.
  • Support customer interface activities by providing technical expertise in discussions.
  • Support projects and products throughout development phases, including requirements creation, design, and testing, ensuring correctness and collecting evidence that cybersecurity is implemented according to cybersecurity processes and industry standards.
  • Guide and assist development teams and stakeholders through cybersecurity coaching and mentoring.
  • Facilitate estimation processes for new projects and cybersecurity features.
  • Analyze system and software architecture for automotive projects and lead the design of cybersecurity-related features aligned with business goals and industry best practices.
  • Oversee the correctness of software implementation and verification.
  • Monitor cybersecurity information and manage vulnerabilities.
  • Act as an assessor and ambassador of cybersecurity practices in the Business Unit.
  • Explore emerging technologies and industry best practices.
  • Prepare training programs for development teams.
  • Support Cybersecurity Managers in creating, adapting, and improving cybersecurity processes for software development in critical environments.

Desired Qualifications

  • CISM, CISSP, or similar certifications.
  • Embedded security experience.
  • Functional safety knowledge.
  • Software modeling, including Unified Modeling Language.
  • Model development experience.
  • Experience with AUTOSAR and QNX.
  • Understanding of the dichotomy between problem space and solution space.

About the Company

NXP Semiconductors

Automotive semiconductors and secure embedded solutions

NXP Semiconductors designs and sells semiconductor chips for vehicles and other devices. Its products include automotive-grade microcontrollers and other ICs used in engines, infotainment, safety systems, and networked car architectures. These chips process data, run software, and enable features such as advanced driver assistance and vehicle connectivity, often with strong security and real-time performance. Unlike some peers, NXP became an independent company after Philips spun off its semiconductor unit in 2006 and later merged with Freescale in 2015, building a focused strength in automotive semiconductors and microcontrollers. This gives it a clear niche in the market and the goal of growing as a standalone leader in smarter, connected vehicles and related technologies.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Founded
2004

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