Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive
We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.
- Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
- Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
- Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment
About the Role
The Automotive Cybersecurity Lead is a key role responsible for the implementation of the cybersecurity policies, compliance, roles, technologies, tools and procedures in Business Unit Intelligent cockpit in Harman Automotive. The applicant will work with the central Cybersecurity team to development and implement effective cybersecurity strategies, requirements, solutions, and practices within the Strategic Business Unit. This role involves leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams, overseeing the design and architecture of security solutions in our products and projects.. This leadership role plays a pivotal role in ensuring Harmans offerings are robust, adaptable, and aligned with industry best practices in the cybersecurity space.
Your Team
The Automotive Cybersecurity Lead collaborates closely with the Cybersecurity Head and is responsible for the implementation of the cybersecurity policies, compliance, roles, technologies, tools and procedures in his strategic business unit (SBU)/organization.
What You Will Do
Coach, advise and monitor project and product execution
- Adapt, enforce and implement cybersecurity governance developed with the central governance team.
- Work with the central governance team to refine guidelines and processes
- Report and escalate cybersecurity related risks
- Coach project and product leads in cybersecurity matters
- Take part in the execution and make sure that the cybersecurity topics have the necessary focus
- Lead and coordinate with cross-functional teams, overseeing the design and architecture of security solutions.
Lead and Design the Cybersecurity architecture and requirements of our products:
- Coordination of cyber security related activities within SBU (e.g. activities to address security incidents).
- Ensure and enable cybersecurity product & project maintenance.
- Maintain and ensure execution of cybersecurity standards and policies, such as defined by our CSMS (Cybersecurity Management System).
Deploy and maintain proactive cybersecurity measures, such as:
- DevSecOps tools and Shift Left workflows in alignment with the overall Harman Automotive Cybersecurity strategy and charter.
- Ensure the standardization of the tools and technologies for automation and reduce manual workflows.
- Maintain and use reference architectures and best practices of cybersecurity technologies.
Contribute to incident reports:
- Work with the incident response team by providing necessary details of security incidents.
What You Need to Be Successful
- 10+ years of experience in security requirements design, conception, evaluation, and testing of products in embedded systems
- Extensive knowledge of automotive operating models & platforms
- Proven experience in working with diverse and dislocated teams.
- Proven leadership record in a large organization
- Hands-on change management and crisis management experience
- Advanced GIAC certification or equivalent preferred
- MSc in Computer Science, Communication, Electrical engineering , or a similar discipline
- Business fluent in English
Bonus Points if You Have
- Proven experience of driving cybersecurity initiatives globally in large organizations to meet business strategic & financial goals
- Member of a cybersecurity leadership consortium
- Extensive experience in the Automotive industry
- Motivator, Visionary, internal and external, with a track record of public speaking events
- Existing collaboration in standardization bodies, past contribution to standards and norms
What Makes You Eligible
- Be willing to travel up to 25% domestic and international travel
What We Offer
- HARMAN offers a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities, professional training and competitive market base compensation
- You will also receive top-notch employee discounts on Harman’s Consumer Audio (JBL, AKG, HARMAN Kardon) and Samsung products
- Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work life integration and collaboration in a global friendly working atmosphere and good work-life-balance
- Attractive salary package
- Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies which also includes extensive technical trainings
- Internal talent management leadership acceleration programs
- “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Harman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Harman and has not been reviewed or approved by Harman.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, often including medical, dental, and vision plans, with HSAs/FSAs and disability or life insurance also referenced. Wellbeing support such as EAP access and onsite occupational health services is also part of the package in some regions.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Lifestyle-oriented benefits include employee product discounts and region-specific perks like free fruit deliveries, Cycle to Work schemes, and meal coupons or allowances. Flexible schedules and work-from-home options are also part of the overall offering where roles and projects allow.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is repeatedly characterized as solid or market-aligned for many roles, with salary payments described as consistent and on time. Compensation is also tied to performance in some accounts, reinforcing a perception of basic fairness for a portion of employees.
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What We Do
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with HARMAN!
