Cyber Security Engineer

Our client is an international machinery company is looking for a Cyber Security Engineer.

What you'll do...

• Development of security specifications and tools as needed for connected vehicle features
• Assist with architecture process creation and product development security program creation
• Support major product programs with security needs
• Collaborate on Advanced Engineering projects with outside partners in academia, government, or internal Ford teams
• Assist Product Development in proof-of-concept projects with new features and technology related to security
• Respond to security events as they arise from operational programs
• Development of design validation methodologies (DVM) for module features to hand off for testing teams
• Support verification and validation activities to ensure vehicles meet regulatory process requirements

Qualifications

You'll have...

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field, OR a combination of education and experience
• 3+ years of experience in a Cyber Security position
• 2+ years experience in embedded/automotive systems
• Demonstrated experience with Threat Modeling

Even better, you may have...

• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently, take follow-up on project deliverables, go above and beyond the task at hand
• Familiarity with general IT or Product Security and Architecture Concepts, processes and methods
• Understanding of architecture, development, design principals
• Work well in a small team and be flexible enough to work on any aspect of the project as needed
• Ability to develop and maintain user documentation
• Familiarity with in-vehicle network architecture, modules and protocols (e.g. CAN, etc.)
• Electrical or System Engineering background will be a plus for module-related work
• 3+ years of experience in Mobile Phone Application Programming, Bluetooth, Networking familiarity
• 3+ years of experience in penetration testing and tools experience
• PKI experience on medium to large deployments
• Programming experience with one of the following tools (e.g. C/C++, C#, Python, Lua, Qt, etc.)
• Experience with embedded Windows/QNX/Linux or with microcontrollers for control systems