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For an advanced automotive technology program focused on cutting-edge electronic control units (ECUs) and electrified vehicle systems, we are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Architect.\nIn this role, you will take full ownership of the cybersecurity architecture for embedded systems, ensuring robust technical security concepts and full compliance throughout the complete product lifecycle. You will operate at the intersection of embedded software, hardware security, cryptography, and systems engineering, serving as the primary technical cybersecurity authority across multidisciplinary project teams.\nYour Mission\nAs Cyber Security Architect, you will be the technical expert and primary \"cybersecurity guru\" within your projects. You will guide technical security activities from early concept definition through development, validation, mass production, and end-of-life/decommissioning.\nYour responsibilities include:\nTechnical Leadership: Providing high-level technical cybersecurity support to cross-functional development teams.\n Work Product Creation & Review: Leading, creating, and reviewing cybersecurity technical work products at the project level (e.g., TARA / Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment, Cybersecurity Concept).\n Lifecycle Requirements Management: Owning, managing, and reviewing relevant cybersecurity requirements throughout the complete project lifecycle (from concept to decommissioning).\n Verification & Validation: Completing requirements reviews, validation reviews, and ensuring full hands-on cybersecurity testing and validation (including Penetration Testing).\nVulnerability Analysis: Analyzing vulnerabilities and security bugs in embedded systems and low-level software to ensure products remain free of known vulnerabilities during development and production.\n Risk Management: Executing product-security-related risk analyses (covering development, supply chain, technical, and non-technical aspects) while contributing to overall project risk management.\nState-of-the-Art Innovation: Performing analysis to determine potential technical approaches for new and improved state-of-the-art product cybersecurity solutions.\nProcess Enhancement: Creating and enhancing cybersecurity methods, processes, workflows, analysis tools, process documents, and templates.\n Compliance & Stakeholder Alignment: Assisting the Project Cybersecurity Manager to ensure full compliance and technical implementation in software and at the system level. Aligning technical requirements with customers (OEMs) and suppliers.\nYour Expertise\nYou combine deep technical knowledge of embedded cybersecurity, low-level automotive software, and cryptography with the ability to bridge technical requirements across multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.\nRequired Qualifications & Experience\n Education: Engineering degree (Bachelor/Master) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mechatronics, Embedded Systems, or equivalent through experience (preferably in the automotive sector; a dedicated cybersecurity degree or certification is a strong plus).\n Cryptography: Strong knowledge of cryptographic algorithms and protocols (AES, PKI, CMAC, SHA-256, ECDSA, etc.) and their practical implementation within automotive development environments.\n Microcontrollers & Hardware Security: Strong knowledge of the Infineon AURIX family, its Hardware Security Module (HSM) components, relevant drivers, software stack, security features, and low-level hardware design concepts.\nEmbedded Software Development: Hands-on experience in automotive embedded software development, especially in low-level software implementation, CPU configuration, and debugging with an advanced analysis suite.\n Communication Stacks & Protocols: Practical knowledge of communication stacks across multiple levels, such as CAN, CAN-FD, FlexRay, LIN, Automotive Ethernet (A-Ethernet), XCP, UDS, and low-level protocols (SPI, I2C).\n Standards & Reference Frameworks: Working knowledge of reference product standards and customer requirements (e.g., ISO/SAE 21434, ISO 24089, IEC 62443, OWASP, AUTOSAR, and major OEM cybersecurity specifications).\n Language: Excellent command of English (spoken and written), as this is the primary language for technical communication and documentation.\nNice to Have\nExperience in powertrain development, hybrid architectures, or Electric Vehicles (EVs).\nKnowledge of broader automotive industry standards such as ISO 26262 (Functional Safety) and ASPICE (Automotive SPICE).\nUnderstanding of product cybersecurity processes across the lifecycle (e.g., concern management, release management, mass production).\nYour Strengths\nEffective Communicator: Strong social and communication skills to interact effectively with multidisciplinary stakeholders, customers, and suppliers.\nMultidisciplinary Team Player: Thrives at the center of cross-functional engineering teams, understanding diverse disciplines to drive project success.\nContinuous Learner: Strong interest and passion for staying up-to-date with the latest technological innovations, vulnerability trends, and security state-of-the-art.\nAnalytical & Solution-Oriented: A strategic thinker with a pragmatic, hands-on engineering mindset focused on quality and security excellence.\nWhy Join Verhaert Consulting?\nAt Verhaert Consulting, you will contribute to innovative engineering projects in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, energy, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing.\nWe offer:\nChallenging projects involving cutting-edge embedded security and high-tech systems.\nOpportunities to deepen your expertise in security-critical product development.\nAccess to a strong network of engineering specialists and technical communities within the Verhaert Masters in Innovation group.\nContinuous learning, coaching, and career development support.\nFlexible employment options as a Freelancer or Permanent Consultant.\nA collaborative culture built on innovation, entrepreneurship, and technical excellence.\nAbout Verhaert On-Site Consulting\nDo you thrive in a dynamic, solution-focused environment? At Verhaert On-site Consulting, you’ll join a team of design, engineering, and management consultants who work on-site with the customer, delivering fresh perspectives and top-quality services that drive groundbreaking results. Surrounded by dedicated business, talent, and technical coaches, we nurture personal and project development.\nAs part of the Verhaert Masters in Innovation group, you’ll have the chance to grow, innovate, and make your mark in a company that values your expertise and enthusiasm.","description_format":"text","description_chars":6939,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"master","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"English","level":"All levels","optional":false}]},"benefits":["Continuous learning"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"Belgium","iso":"BE","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Cybersecurity","Biotechnology","Science & Engineering","Information Security"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-11T21:02:40Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":14,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.487,"p_room":0.28,"age_days":61,"expected_fill_days":29,"reasons":["conf:3","win:tail","crowd:"],"computed_at":"2026-10-12T06:55:09Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/verhaert-cyber-security-architect","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/verhaert-cyber-security-architect.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-12T23:54:34Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":39288,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-13T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":2321984},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=2321984"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fverhaert-cyber-security-architect"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fverhaert-cyber-security-architect"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fverhaert-cyber-security-architect"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/verhaert-cyber-security-architect\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fverhaert-cyber-security-architect"}]}