Cybersecurity Key Provisioning Process Engineer

Introduction

We are seeking a professional to join our Vehicle Cybersecurity organization. This role sits at the intersection of automotive engineering, cryptographic security architecture, and manufacturing operations — owning the end-to-end process by which cryptographic key material is defined, provisioned, and secured across every Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and vehicle program.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Embedded Systems
• Auditing
• Cyber Security
• Compliance Professional
• Prior work experience in the automotive industry

Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• ISO 27001
• Supply Chain Operations
• Familiarity with automotive cybersecurity standards (ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE R155/R156)
• Hands-on experience with commercial or in-house PKI/KMS platforms (e.g., Thales, Entrust, HashiCorp Vault, AWS KMS, or automotive-specific secure provisioning platforms)
• Experience with ECU/embedded systems development lifecycle and vehicle program timing
• Knowledge of secure manufacturing/provisioning protocols (e.g., SHE, HSM-based key injection, secure flashing)
• Project or process management experience (e.g., Agile, Six Sigma, or similar)
• Experience with relevant control frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53/800-57, ISO 27001, PCI-HSM, or automotive-specific key management security standards) is a plus

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Own and facilitate the process for defining, documenting, and approving cryptographic key requirements for each ECU type and vehicle program
• Serve as the central point of coordination between vehicle program teams, ECU feature owners, and cybersecurity architecture
• Conduct technical audits of Tier-1 supplier manufacturing sites and processes
• Assess supplier readiness and establish compliance metrics
• Partner with various teams to define cryptographic key requirements tailored to each ECU's function
• Orchestrate the technical implementation of approved key requirements within the backend PKI and KMS infrastructure
• Define and manage key lifecycle workflows within the KMS
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in the key delivery pipeline
• Author clear, precise technical documentation and specifications
• Enforce compliance with documented requirements through audits and reviews

Company Benefits & Culture

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.