QNX Senior Cybersecurity Manager

BlackBerry QNX • Ottawa, ON

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About The Position

QNX, a division of BlackBerry Limited, provides the trusted foundation that software-defined and physical AI systems depend on to operate safely and predictably in the real world. For nearly half a century, QNX has powered safety-critical applications where failure is not an option. The business leads the way in delivering safe and secure operating systems, hypervisors, middleware, solutions, and development tools, along with the support and services delivered by trusted embedded software experts. Today, QNX technology underpins hundreds of millions of vehicles on the road and a wide range of mission-critical systems across industrial controls, robotics, medical devices, commercial transportation, rail, and aerospace and defense. Join us in shaping the future of secure automotive technology. As part of our team, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the safety and resilience of next-generation embedded systems. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge cybersecurity challenges in a dynamic environment where your expertise directly influences products used worldwide.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of ISO/SAE 21434 and familiarity with ASPICE, ISO 26262, and other automotive standards.
• Exposure to EU CRA, IEC 62443, ETSI 303, and global cybersecurity regulations.
• Experience in product security, engineering teams, certifications, and audits.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on experience with C/C++, Python, and embedded systems.

Nice To Haves

• You love automating processes and making security scalable.

Responsibilities

• Be the cybersecurity authority for development teams, guiding them to meet ISO/SAE 21434 standards and beyond.
• Own and evolve the QNX Cybersecurity Management System—your ideas will drive improvements.
• Dive deep into research and vulnerability analysis, uncovering risks before they become threats.
• Review and refine project documentation to align with best-in-class security practices.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, providing expert product security support.
• Lead Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA) activities, ensuring compliance with ISO 21434.
• Analyze software defects for security impact, working closely with developers to mitigate risks.
• Verify and validate ISO 21434 work products for quality and compliance.
• Advise on security testing strategies, helping teams strengthen their defenses.
• Identify compliance gaps and implement process improvements, keeping us ahead of evolving standards.
• Automate everything you can—from fuzz testing to vulnerability scanning and reporting.

Benefits

• coverage for medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, retirement, employee share purchase program and paid-time-off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed