Embedded Cyber Security Engineer in Coventry, West Midlands

Our client is seeking an Embedded Cyber Security Engineer to support the development of secure connected systems across the marine and automotive sectors. This permanent opportunity is suited to a hands-on cyber security engineer with an embedded systems or broader engineering background, who can contribute across the complete product lifecycle from concept and design through to production, operation, maintenance and decommissioning.

• Perform Threat Analysis and Risk Assessments (TARA) and other security analysis activities to identify, assess and mitigate cyber security risks
• Plan, initiate and track cyber security engineering activities, resources, deliverables and lifecycle milestones
• Develop and manage cyber security activities across system, hardware and embedded software engineering disciplines
• Derive cyber security requirements from risk assessments and allocate them across system, hardware and software boundaries
• Review and influence system, hardware and software architectures, including secure communication flows, trust boundaries and attack surfaces
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, penetration testers, external assessors and certification authorities
• Review Cybersecurity Requirements Specifications, security concepts and architecture documents to identify potential vulnerabilities across design, integration, testing, production and over-the-air updates
• Support vulnerability assessments using methods such as Attack Tree Analysis, STRIDE, DREAD, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing coordination and fuzz testing

• Significant hands-on experience in cyber security engineering within the automotive, marine, industrial, machinery, aviation, aerospace or related sectors
• Engineering experience with the ability to read and understand hardware and software technical datasheets, specifications and embedded system architectures
• Strong understanding of embedded systems, E/E hardware, embedded software and system engineering principles
• Ability to assess cyber security risks at architectural level and develop practical mitigation strategies
• Understanding of relevant standards and regulations, such as ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE WP.29 R155 and R156, IEC 62443, ISO/IEC 27001, DO-326A and ED-202A
• Understanding of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and SysML for describing system architectures, secure communication flows, trust boundaries and state changes
• Ability to derive, manage and trace cyber security requirements while balancing technical trade-offs and system constraints
• Confident communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence internal and external design decisions

• A practical, solution-focused mindset and the confidence to investigate technical issues independently
• Willingness to learn and apply new cyber security standards, regulations, methods and tools
• Experience working with Tier 1 or Tier 2 suppliers, secure connected systems or embedded product development
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineering, software, hardware, supplier and customer teams

• Permanent opportunity within the marine and automotive technology sectors
• Involvement in complex embedded systems and secure connected product development
• Opportunity to work across the full engineering and cyber security lifecycle
• Exposure to customers, assessors, certification authorities and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Support for continued professional learning and development

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Embedded Cyber Security Engineer to influence secure system architecture and deliver practical cyber security solutions in demanding engineering environments. Apply now to take the next step in your career.