Senior Consultant (Automotive Cybersecurity)

SBD Automotive•Ann Arbor, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

SBD Automotive is a global automotive research and consulting company that supports manufacturers, suppliers, and technology companies with strategy, insight, and execution across connected, electric, autonomous, and software-defined vehicles. As a Senior Consultant (Automotive Cybersecurity), you will play a key role in delivering high-quality consulting engagements with automaker and supplier product cybersecurity and risk management organizations, developing trusted client relationships, and contributing to the growth of SBD's expertise and market presence. This is a highly visible role within the consulting team, combining analytical problem solving, client engagement, and growing commercial awareness. You will work closely with Managers, Senior Managers, and Directors to help clients navigate complex industry challenges whilst continuing to develop your consulting and domain expertise. The role will balance project delivery, client interaction, knowledge development, and commercial contribution. The focus remains on delivering high-quality deliverables, building credibility with clients, and continuously developing your expertise and impact. This role will involve travel to clients.

Requirements

4+ years experience in automotive or related field, with cybersecurity relevance
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and demonstrated high quality written deliverables
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills plus the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Depth of technical expertise and a willingness and agility to expand into adjacent technology domains

Nice To Haves

Hands-on embedded electronics experience is desirable, but not essential.

Responsibilities

Own and/or deliver high-quality consulting outputs and project workstreams on complex technical subjects, including automotive product cybersecurity technologies and principles.
Support project leads in delivering successful client outcomes, in particular translating security risk to business impact, and delivering strong executive friendly synthesis and narrative.
Apply structured problem solving and analytical thinking to client challenges, including industry cybersecurity standards, regulations, threat and risk assessment, and technology selection to ensure delivery quality and continuous improvement.
Build trusted relationships with clients and project stakeholders, including product cybersecurity management at automakers and suppliers.
Develop an understanding of client priorities, challenges, and business objectives and identify opportunities to add value beyond immediate project requirements.
Develop an understanding of client accounts, market developments, and industry trends and identify future opportunities and engagements.
Support business development and networking activities including proposals, research, opportunity qualification, and relevant cybersecurity conferences.
Contribute to SBD's Centers of Excellence and knowledge-sharing initiatives, including (but not limited to) product cybersecurity and software-defined vehicle initiatives.
Stay informed on industry developments and emerging market trends and develop reusable insight, methodologies, and best practices.
Champion SBD's brand, values, professional standards and contribute to internal initiatives that improve the business.
Support colleagues through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and constructive feedback.
Demonstrate strong operational discipline including project planning, timesheet management, and documentation standards.
Leverage AI and other productivity tools appropriately to improve quality, efficiency, and client value.