Security Test Architect
Core
Design and execute cybersecurity test strategies for automotive systems (ECU, vehicle-level) to validate compliance with UN R155/R156, perform penetration testing, and verify secure communication protocols.
Role type
Senior Security Test Architect (Automotive)
Builds
Cybersecurity test strategies, automation frameworks, and validation evidence for OEM certification.
Domain
Automotive software security (AUTOSAR, ADAS, ECU)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
AUTOSAR BSW testing, CAN/LIN/Ethernet/FlexRay protocols, Python programming, C/C++, HIL system testing, TARA validation, penetration testing, secure boot/OTA validation, UDS security access, threat analysis, root cause analysis, CI/CD integration, log analysis, AI/ML concepts
Preferred skills
CAPL scripting, CANoe/CANalyzer, Wireshark, fuzzing tools, ISO 26262, ASPICE, Jenkins/GitLab, GenAI
Technologies
AUTOSAR, CAN, LIN, Ethernet, FlexRay, UDS, DoIP, SOME/IP, TLS, dSPACE, Vector, ETAS, CANoe, CANalyzer, Wireshark, Jenkins, GitLab
Responsibilities
Design and execute cybersecurity test strategies in compliance with UN R155 and UN R156; Perform Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA) validation and derive security test scenarios; Conduct penetration testing on automotive systems to identify vulnerabilities; Validate secure communication protocols, secure boot, and OTA update mechanisms; Perform diagnostic security testing (UDS Security Access); Collaborate with BSW, ASW, and system teams for requirements traceability; Use security testing tools to automate test coverage and analyze vulnerabilities; Prepare compliance documentation and audit evidence for OEM certification.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership
