Position Details

Type Full-Time

Experience mid

Exp. Years 5+ years

Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related domains OR a combination of education and experience

Category Cybersecurity

About this role

This role focuses on developing and maintaining cybersecurity measures for Ford's vehicle systems, emphasizing embedded security, vulnerability assessment, and threat modeling to protect connected and autonomous vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

Design security for vehicle systems
Conduct vulnerability assessments
Develop threat models
Implement cryptographic controls
Perform security testing

Technical Overview

The position involves security system engineering for embedded and IoT environments, cryptographic controls, vulnerability assessments, and threat modeling using industry standards like MITRE ATT&CK and STRIDE, with a focus on automotive applications.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a cybersecurity engineer with at least 5 years of experience in embedded and IoT security, specializing in product system security, cryptography, and threat modeling. They are capable of conducting vulnerability assessments and developing security requirements for automotive systems.

Must-Have Skills

Embedded cybersecurityIoT securityCryptographic controlsSecurity system engineeringVulnerability assessmentThreat modeling

Nice-to-Have Skills

CISSPSecurity+MITRE ATT&CKSTRIDESecurity testing

Tools & Platforms

Vulnerability assessment toolsThreat modeling frameworksSecurity testing tools

Required Skills

Embedded cybersecurityIoT securityCryptographic controlsSecurity system engineeringVulnerability assessmentThreat modelingMITRE ATT&CKSTRIDESecurity testingRequirements documentationSpecificationsTest plans

Hard Skills

Embedded cybersecurityIoT securityProduct systems securityCryptographic controlsSecurity system engineeringVulnerability assessmentThreat modelingMITRE ATT&CKSTRIDESecurity testingRequirements documentationSpecificationsTest plans

Soft Skills

CommunicationAnalytical skillsSelf-starterIndependent workCollaboration

Certifications

Required

CISSPSecurity+

Preferred

CISSPSecurity+

Industry & Role

Industry Automotive / Transportation / Mobility

Job Function Ensure cybersecurity and threat mitigation for automotive embedded systems

Keywords for Your Resume

Deal Breakers

Less than 5 years of cybersecurity experience, Lack of experience with embedded or IoT security, No knowledge of threat modeling frameworks, No security certifications (CISSP, Security+)

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