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# Embedded Cyber Security Engineer

- **Company:** Gattaca Plc
- **Location:** Coventry, United Kingdom
- **Salary:** £59,660
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Datasheets, Embedded Software, Fuzz Testing, Software Architecture, Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5960849310

## About the Role

* 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

Desirable Attributes:

 * 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

## Description

* 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