Who we are

Nissan has one of the most comprehensive European presences of any overseas manufacturer, employing more than 17,000 staff across locally-based Design, Research & Development, Manufacturing, Logistics, Purchasing and Sales & Marketing operations.

Our Cranfield facility, European Technical Centre (NTCE), serves as the head office for Nissan’s Research & Development operations in Europe. We think you’ll like working with us because of our valued culture; we pride ourselves on being a transparent, cross-cultural and high-reaching, business.

We are an aspiring organisation, and we are looking for equally bold and creative CCS Cybersecurity Development Senior Engineer to join our dynamic and growing Connected Car team.

The role

We are seeking a CCS Cybersecurity Development Senior Engineer to be based at Nissan Technical Centre Europe, Cranfield to manage all aspects of Connected Car Cybersecurity for our European vehicles.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

As a CCS Cybersecurity Development Senior Engineer, you will develop a deep working knowledge of the features that make up Nissans Connected Car offering and use this to:

Lead the coordination and schedule alignment with all relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance with UN-R155

Lead progress reports on Cybersecurity topics at management meeting and vehicle milestone meetings.

Understanding the capability required for the future and coordinating on the number of people needed to build the team.

Lead regular communication and coordination with Legal and Compliance teams.

Lead the activity of hearing and communicating from suppliers for information required for Cybersecurity.

Lead in resolving issues related to Cybersecurity.

Lead to request Cybersecurity requirements at the right time during system development.

Keep up to date with the latest trends and features in iOS, Android and Cloud and consider their impact on Cybersecurity

Establish the process of Cybersecurity implementation plan

Manage the cybersecurity team direct reports

The CCS Cybersecurity Development Senior Engineer will have the following skills or experience:

Experience in developing and/or maintaining IT systems

Be able to project manage and discuss with cybersecurity engineers

Experience negotiating with certification authorities

Understanding of UN-R155, ISO21434

Demonstrable mulit-project management and organisational skills essential, PMP or Prince2 beneficial

Cybersecurity knowledge essential, understanding of process, CISSP or equivalent desirable

Be degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline

Understanding of Agile and Waterfall software development

Competent with tools such as: Jira and Confluence

Competent with PC applications including Microsoft excel and Microsoft PowerPoint

Be self-motivating, self-managing and pro-active.

Be able to travel abroad, typically a few days to 2 weeks, but on rare occasions travel may be long distance and or, at short notice.

Fluent English written and verbal communication skills.

Valid UK/European driving licence is essential

What we offer

Competitive base salary

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Contributory pension

Private medical & dental cover

Enhanced maternity leave

Remote Working Policy (2 Days per week)

Flexible start / finish times

Working hours Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-1:20pm -early finish Friday

Free onsite parking & subsidised restaurant

All of us at Nissan - regardless of functional area or expertise - share a passion to design, manufacture and sell high-performance, fun to drive vehicles. Nissan is an Equal Opportunity Employer for all. Applicants will be considered for all positions regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law.