Automotive Security Engineer

Role Overview

We're seeking a highly skilled professional with strong, practical expertise in PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) and Key Management Systems particularly in secure, connected, or automotive environments. The role involves technical delivery and guided knowledge transfer over a short, two-week engagement focused on applied implementation.

Core Technical Skills

Deep hands-on experience with PKI architecture CA/Sub-CA hierarchy, certificate lifecycle, CRL/OCSP configuration.

Expertise with OpenSSL, EJBCA, SoftHSM, or OpenXPKI.

Strong understanding of AWS KMS, CloudHSM, IAM, and encryption key rotation policies.

Ability to integrate PKI workflows with cloud and IoT/automotive systems (mTLS, SecOC, ECU-to-cloud security).

Working knowledge of Python automation using boto3, hashlib, and related libraries.

Familiarity with TLS/mTLS, secure communication protocols, and Wireshark for message analysis. Awareness of ISO 21434, UNECE R155, or AUTOSAR Security Framework is a plus.

What You'll Do

Design and validate practical PKI & KMS implementation exercises using open source and AWS toolchains.

Deliver technical sessions and hands-on walkthroughs for engineers and practitioners.

Provide technical guidance, troubleshooting, and live demonstrations of PKI KMS integrations.

Collaborate on documentation, evaluation, and best practices.

Ideal Profile

Cloud Security / PKI Architect, Cybersecurity Consultant, or Automotive Security Engineer with 510 years of experience.

Prior exposure to enterprise or automotive-grade key management preferred.

Experience in mentoring, technical workshops, or internal enablement sessions a plus.