Senior Director, Product Cybersecurity

Torc Robotics

21d

About The Position

At Torc, we have always believed that autonomous vehicle technology will transform how we travel, move freight, and do business.
A leader in autonomous driving since 2007, Torc has spent over a decade commercializing our solutions with experienced partners. Now a part of the Daimler family, we are focused solely on developing software for automated trucks to transform how the world moves freight.
Join us and catapult your career with the company that helped pioneer autonomous technology, and the first AV software company with the vision to partner directly with a truck manufacturer.
Meet the Team:
The Senior Director of Product Cybersecurity owns the cybersecurity function in Torc’s product lines. This encompasses development and leadership of a team of product cybersecurity engineers and close coordination with the other departments in the Safety and Regulatory team to develop the cybersecurity elements of the Torc Safety Case in addition to developing and leading subsets of the implementation of the Torc cybersecurity management system. This role requires a deep understanding of both software and hardware security principles, a proactive approach to threat modeling, and the ability to work cross-functionally with various departments to integrate robust security measures into our products from conception through deployment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience of hands-on engineering with safety-critical, cyber-physical systems (automotive, aerospace, medical).
• 5+ years of experience managing engineers, directors, budgets, and strategic initiatives.
• Ability to be a strategic partner to the organization; identify and plan how to meet future needs of the organization on a global scale.
• Ability to effectively manage a team of professionals and identify opportunities to grow and develop the team.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity protocols.
• Proficient in automotive cybersecurity standards and regulations (e.g., ISO/SAE 21434, UN R155).
• Proficient in a cybersecure development lifecycle such as the AVCDL (A Versatile Cybersecurity Development Lifecycle), Microsoft SDL, or similar.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to articulate complex cybersecurity concepts to a varied audience.
• Proven track record of implementing successful cybersecurity solutions in product development.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the autonomous vehicle industry, particularly with L4 self-driving technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive product cybersecurity architecture for our product ecosystem, ensuring alignment with industry standards and business objectives.
• Stay well-informed of emerging cybersecurity threats and technologies; continuously updating our cybersecurity strategies and solutions accordingly.
• Oversee and evaluate the implementation of cybersecurity controls, including but not limited to, encryption, access controls, network security, and secure coding practices.
• Collaborate with product development teams to incorporate cybersecurity into the design and development lifecycle of products.
• Liaise with external cybersecurity vendors and partners, managing relationships, and ensuring the effective integration of third-party security solutions.
• Responsible for career development and performance management of the team.
• Document, maintain, and lead the implementation of key activities in the cybersecurity management system.
• Conduct, with a cross-functional team, a thorough threat analysis and risk assessment for existing and new products; identifying potential vulnerabilities and proposing mitigation strategies.
• Complete the evidence to support the safety case claims for product cybersecurity.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry, regulatory, and organizational cybersecurity standards and policies.
• Represent Torc at external standards and industry bodies and communicate our product cybersecurity approach.
• Prepare and present reports on cybersecurity architecture, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Participate in and support product cybersecurity incident response and forensic activities.
• Coordinate and share cybersecurity information, risk assessments, and incident updates with IT and Enterprise Cybersecurity teams to ensure consistent alignment of product cybersecurity practices with enterprise-wide standards and response protocols.

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package that includes a bonus component and stock options
• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
• 401K plan with a 6% employer match
• Flexibility in schedule and generous paid vacation (available immediately after start date)
• Company-wide holiday office closures
• AD+D and Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director