Vehicle Security Operations Center (VSOC) Analyst Team Member

About The Job

We believe that our employees are the foundation of our success and the source of our strength. Our vision is to become Turkeys most valuable and preferred industrial company that champions equality in the workplace. Join us in shaping the future of the automotive industry at Ford Otosan!

What awaits you in this role?

• Continuously monitor security alerts and events generated by vehicle systems and external sources (e.g., vehicle APIs) using our VSOC software platform.
• Accurately classify and investigate the root cause and severity of security incidents.
• Develop, modify, or calibrate security detection algorithms to improve operational efficiency.
• Follow an incident response plan to help mitigate security incidents according to risk levels.
• Continuously monitor and analyze emerging cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities in the automotive industry.
• Ensure compliance with automotive cybersecurity standards and regulations, such as ISO 21434 and UN R155.
• Prepare high quality technical reports and process documentation.
• Report out and/or escalate analysis results and identified issues/risks to management and relevant stakeholders.
• Work closely with vehicle data analysts and product development (system, hardware, software) engineers.

What are we looking for in this position?

• BS/MS or equivalent degree in computer engineering, data engineering, information technology or other related technical discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in cybersecurity and/or data analysis in the automotive or Internet-of-Things (IoT) domain.
• Strong background in cybersecurity monitoring and vulnerability analysis.
• Familiarity with operating principles of automotive control systems or electronics is a plus.
• Familiarity with automotive cybersecurity processes (ISO 21434 or similar standard) is a plus.
• Familiarity with vehicle network communication protocols is a plus.
• Familiarity with automotive diagnostic protocols (e.g., ISO 14229) is a plus.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Ability to work individually or as part of an engineering team in a fast-paced environment.

Role Location

Istanbul / Sancaktepe (Hybrid)

When You Start Your Career In "Ford Otosan"

•We have hybrid working model and you can enjoy being part of an agile team.

• You'll become a member of Koç Pension Foundation

• You and your loved ones will enjoy the benefits of KoçAilem

• You'll choose the side benefits with Flextra

The only criterion evaluated in the recruitment and employment is suitability for the job; equal opportunity is provided without any discrimination.

What About Us?

Ford Otosan, being one of the top three exporting companies in Turkey since 2004, has achieved 12 consecutive years of automotive industry championship and is Turkiye goods product export champion for 8 years in a row. Ford Otosan operates in 4 main centers with its Gölcük and Yeniköy Plants in Kocaeli, Eskişehir Plant in Eskişehir, Sancaktepe R&D Center and Spare Parts Warehouse in İstanbul and Craiova Plant in Romania employs more than 20,000 people. Kocaeli and Eskişehir Plants are listed among Fords Best Vehicle Production Centers and Eskişehir is the only factory in Turkiye that can produce vehicles, engines, and powertrains in the same center.

Ford Otosan, standing out with its sensitivity regarding social responsibilities, also carries out several social responsibility projects in many fields including education, healthcare, culture, arts, and sports on “Future. Now” vision. Ford Otosan, also carrying out awareness studies on gender equality since 2013 with the understanding of "Equality at Work", became the only automotive and the first and only industrial company from Turkiye to be included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index in 2021.

The building blocks of our new corporate culture, which we call “Dynamic Balance”, our values are mutual trust and respect, value each other and affection, openness to change and innovation, open and transparent communication.

A common culture brings us to a common sense and purpose, helps us to work in a positive atmosphere of trust, ties us closer and helps us to reach a stronger future all together.