Cybersecurity Test Engineer (Penetration Tester)

Job Description

The Automotive Cybersecurity Penetration Tester will focus on identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities in wired and wireless communication interfaces related to Firmware Over-the-Air (FOTA) updates. This role involves performing penetration testing, threat modeling, and risk assessments while ensuring compliance with automotive cybersecurity standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform penetration testing on wired (CAN, Ethernet) and wireless (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LTE) communication interfaces used for FOTA updates.
• Analyze system architecture and communication flows to identify potential attack surfaces.
• Simulate real-world cyberattacks and intrusion attempts to assess system resilience.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments on FOTA-related components and interfaces.
• Reverse-engineer communication protocols or firmware, if necessary, to identify vulnerabilities.
• Develop and execute custom test scripts and tools to automate exploit attempts or simulate malicious behavior.
• Document vulnerabilities with detailed proof-of-concept (PoC), severity ratings, and mitigation recommendations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define and validate security requirements during design and development phases.
• Support compliance with relevant automotive cybersecurity standards (ISO / SAE 21434, UNECE WP.29 R155).
• Participate in security reviews, audits, and technical workshops with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Skills And Qualifications

Education

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