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Lead Cyber Security Engineer
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Posted:
8 September 2026 (16 hours ago)
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Application Deadline:
6 December 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Job Title: Lead Cyber Security Engineer
About Kyyba:
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills MI Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.
At Kyyba the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value passion excellence empowerment and happiness creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources incentives and flexibility that they need to support a healthy balanced and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.
Job Description
Who we are looking for
The LeadCybersecuritySoftwareEngineerwill lead the vehicle software execution team withsoftware communicationdevelopment plans andexecutionfor the position willbe responsible forworking cross functionally to ensure the softwarecybersecurityplansfor the companyhaveahigh-qualityexecution.
What you get to do
Cybersecurity Engineer
Location: (Troy MI)
Disclaimer:
Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation ag e non-disqualifying physical or mental disability national origin veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need.
It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact Kyyba at
Rewards:
Medical dental vision
401k
Term life
Voluntary life and disability insurance
Optional Pre-paid legal plan
Optional Identity theft plan
Optional Medical and dependent FSA
Work-visa sponsorship
Opportunity for advancement
Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client
SELECT AWARDS
About Kyyba:
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills MI Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.
At Kyyba the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value passion excellence empowerment and happiness creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources incentives and flexibility that they need to support a healthy balanced and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.
Job Description
Who we are looking for
The LeadCybersecuritySoftwareEngineerwill lead the vehicle software execution team withsoftware communicationdevelopment plans andexecutionfor the position willbe responsible forworking cross functionally to ensure the softwarecybersecurityplansfor the companyhaveahigh-qualityexecution.
What you get to do
- In this position the candidate will developCommunicationsrequirements and manage the development sourcing and engineering of these solutions.
- Lead the definition of vehicle-level cybersecurity requirements and architecture addressing in-vehicle networks ECU communication secureunlock diagnostics OTA and external connectivity interfaces.
- Lead the definition review anddeploymentof vehicle cybersecurity requirements and standard-compliant engineering work products including Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA)in accordance withISO/SAE 21434 SAE J3061 and NIST SP 800-53.
- Interface across vehicle systems hardware and software manufacturing and production teams to ensure consistent and compliant implementation of vehicle cybersecurity requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
- Define and lead cybersecurity requirements and validation strategies for embedded ECU authentication mechanisms considering vehicle-specific attack vectors threat scenarios and misuse cases.
- Lead hardwaresoftware security interface definition validation strategies and execution to ensure automotive cybersecurity compliance across ECUs vehicle gateways and external connectivity interfaces addressing identified threats risks and feature security requirements.
- Analyzetools for results of secure code analyzers static code analyzers and other toolstomake surethreat and vulnerability informationforfuture architecturesare assessed.
- Conduct threat analysis vulnerability assessments and riskassessmentswith software vendors ECU suppliers/manufacturersand 3rdparty engineering services.
- Support RFI/RFQ activities.
- Develop configure integrate andvalidatehands-on vehicle cybersecurity solutions including certificate-based ECU unlocking securediagnosticsaccess and secure flashing/firmware update processes.
- Bachelorsdegree in engineering Electricaland/orComputerengineering Electronics
- EngineeringInformationScience.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in automotive embedded software developmentfor ECUs gateways and in-vehicle networks.
- Minimum of 3 years hands-on experience in automotive cybersecurity features principles and best practices including implementation and process creation aligned with ISO/SAE 21434 SAE J3061 and vulnerability management standards
- Minimum of 2 years experience in development design and testing of embedded cybersecurity work products including secure ECU flashing certificate-based unlock mechanisms secure boot and hash algorithms and software security mechanisms for gateway modules and ECUs with internal and external connectivity.
- Bachelors orMasters degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Electronics Engineering or Information Science.
- Solid understanding of automotive cybersecurity principles including threat modeling (TARA) secure communication design and implementing security requirements across ECUs gateways and connected vehicle interfaces.
- Hands-on knowledge of embedded automotive security concepts and technologies including secure ECU access secure diagnostics certificate-based unlock secure flashing and secure boot.
- Experience withsoftware work productsdevelopedin compliance with ISO-21424and ASPICE standards.
- Strong knowledge of automotive communication protocols such as CAN UDS and automotive Ethernet with experience applying security mechanisms within vehicle networks.
- Performed vulnerability analyses and TARAs (Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment); knowledge of mitigation techniques for embedded devices;previouspenetration testing experience is desirable.
- Proficient in requirements change and configuration management tools such as IBM DOORS NGPolarion JIRA Bitbucket and IBM RTC.
Cybersecurity Engineer
Location: (Troy MI)
Disclaimer:
Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation ag e non-disqualifying physical or mental disability national origin veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need.
It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact Kyyba at
Rewards:
Medical dental vision
401k
Term life
Voluntary life and disability insurance
Optional Pre-paid legal plan
Optional Identity theft plan
Optional Medical and dependent FSA
Work-visa sponsorship
Opportunity for advancement
Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client
SELECT AWARDS
- An INC 5000 company for 10 years
- Corp! Michigan Economic Bright Spots
- Crains Detroit Business Top Staffing Service Companies in Detroit
- TechServe Alliance Excellence Award- IT and Engineering Staffing & Solutions
- Best of MichBusiness winner in HR Wizards & Partnerships
- Metro Detroit Elite Category: Recruitment Selection & Orientation for 101 Best & Brightest
- 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in Michigan
Required Experience:
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