Senior Security Analyst Automotive

Senior Security Analyst Automotive

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida and has other operational offices and sites spread across Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Mumbai, among others. Over 2200 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Since the beginning, Thales has been playing an essential role in India’s growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors. Thales has two engineering competence centres in India - one in Noida focused on Cyber & Digital business, while the one in Bengaluru focuses on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both the civil and defence sectors, serving global needs. The Group has also established an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility in Gurugram to provide comprehensive avionics maintenance and repair services to Indian airlines and support the growth of the local aviation industry.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Security Analyst specializing in automotive security and automotive penetration testing to strengthen our cybersecurity team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting security assessments, penetration testing of automotive systems, and ensuring compliance with industry standards (ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE WP.29). This role involves identifying vulnerabilities, performing risk analysis, and supporting secure development in automotive embedded systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Automotive Security Design Reviews, ECU and Vehicle Security Assessments.
• Conduct automotive penetration testing on ECUs, communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet), and in-vehicle networks.
• Perform threat modeling, risk assessments, and vulnerability analysis for automotive systems.
• Ensure compliance with ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE WP.29, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security into SDLC and recommend security improvements.
• Work with hardware security tools, fuzz testing frameworks, and reverse engineering techniques.

Requirements:

• Experience in automotive cybersecurity with hands-on penetration testing expertise.
• Proficiency in CAN, LIN, UDS, Automotive Ethernet, and wireless security testing.
• Knowledge of hardware security, embedded systems, and cryptographic implementations.
• Familiarity with automotive security tools (CANoe, Scapy, Kali Linux, Wireshark, etc.).
• Strong understanding of ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE WP.29, and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Scripting experience in Python, Bash, or C is a plus.

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.

Key skills/competency

• Automotive Security
• Penetration Testing
• Vulnerability Analysis
• ISO/SAE 21434
• UNECE WP.29
• Embedded Systems Security
• CAN Bus Security
• Automotive Ethernet Security
• Threat Modeling
• Cybersecurity Compliance