Senior Automotive Cybersecurity Engineer (Cloud Migration)

🏢 ABOUT THE COMPANY

Established in 1903, Ford is one of the world's leading automakers with a mission to be a leader in the mobility revolution. With over 188,000 employees, we strive to innovate and create a better world for everyone. Our culture values innovation, diversity, and inclusion, and we're proud of our achievements in sustainability and employee development. As a great place to work, we offer a range of benefits and opportunities for growth.

🎯 ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Senior Automotive Cybersecurity Engineer, you will play a critical role in migrating our vehicle's onboard networks to the cloud, ensuring the security and integrity of our systems. You will report directly to the Head of Cybersecurity and work closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement robust security controls. Your expertise will help shape the future of automotive cybersecurity and drive business growth.

📋 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and implement cloud-based security solutions for vehicle onboard networks, including architecture, development, and deployment.

Develop and maintain technical documentation, including security best practices, architecture diagrams, and system documentation.

Collaborate with development teams to ensure secure coding practices and conduct code reviews.

Provide expert guidance on cloud security risks, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies.

Develop and maintain penetration testing and vulnerability assessment strategies.

Conduct security audits and compliance checks for cloud-based systems.

✅ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.

Minimum 7 years of experience in automotive cybersecurity, cloud security, or related field.

Proficient in cloud security platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and automotive network protocols.

Experience with DevSecOps practices, including development, testing, and deployment of secure code.

Certifications in cloud security (e.g., AWS Cloud Security) and automotive cybersecurity (e.g., IATF 16949).

Strong understanding of secure coding practices and software development methodologies.

⭐ PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.

Experience with automotive electronics, software development, and testing.

Certifications in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, or cloud security.

Strong understanding of containerization (Docker) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes).

💰 WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive salary range: €60,000 - €80,000 per year.

Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan.

Generous vacation days and learning and development budget.

Flexible remote work policy with regular team meetups.

Opportunities for growth and professional development.

👥 ABOUT THE TEAM

Our team is a global group of cybersecurity experts, consisting of approximately 20 team members. We work closely together, sharing knowledge and best practices to stay ahead of the evolving threat landscape. Our team culture values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, with regular meetups, hackathons, and training sessions.

📨 HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications. We expect to review applications within 2-3 weeks.

📋 Job Details

📨 How to Apply

Submit your updated CV and a brief cover letter to Ford. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks of applying.