Head of Cybersecurity in Memmingen bei CertX AG

Head of Cybersecurity

to lead and grow our automotive cyber security business in Europe and worldwide from our office in Memmingen/Germany

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

• Part of the CertX Management Team responsible for the Cybersecurity department. Reporting to administratively to the MD of CertX GmbH and functional to CEO of CertX
• Lead auditor / assessor for evaluating cybersecurity ISA/IEC 62443, and ISO/SAE 21434, UN ECE R155 & R156, following ISO/PAS 5112 or VDA A-CSMS Red Volume guidance.
• Investigating about testing procedures and related infrastructure for evaluating vehicle / automotive subsystem security.
• Initiating, guiding, and conducting international research projects for automotive and/or industrial cybersecurity, and related topics

Educational / Professional Qualifications:

• Studies in either cyber security, informatics, telecommunications, electrical engineering or similar sciences in with confirmed analytical competencies (Master, PhD or equivalent).
• 5 years’ experience in automotive CS projects, industrial background is a strong plus.
• Experience in certification projects (either as auditor or auditee).

Key Competencies:

• Ability to unlock business growth with a spirit of entrepreneurship.
• Creates and maintains customer relationships.
• Ability to build and lead a team.
• In depth knowledge and proven experience in industry cybersecurity related standards such as IEC 62443 is mandatory.
• Knowledge in automotive cyber security standards and regulations such as UN ECE R155, R156 ISO/SAE 21434 is a strong plus.
• Further expertise in ISO/PAS 5112, CEN/TS 50701, ISO 27K series, ISO 15408/CC, ISO/SAE 24089 and knowledge in functional safety such as IEC 61508, IEC 61511, ISO 1384 is very welcome.
• Knowledge about cyber security regulatory landscape (incl. EU NIS directive, EU Cybersecurity Act, EU GDPR, EU RED directive)
• Very dynamic and initiative personality (selfstarter)
• Excellent communication skills in English and German (both at least C1) is mandatory

APPLY NOW