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General information

Location:
Garching - Bavaria, Germany - Parking 1-5 Business Campus
Additional Location:
Boblingen - Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Bucharest - Bucharest, Romania, Karlsbad - Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Ulm - Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Job Family:
Engineering
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
T5
Job ID:
R-45912-2025

Description & Requirements

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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You Belong Here 
HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.  
 
About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology 
Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.  

 Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other. 

 If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!  

Important Notice: Recruitment Scams
Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com' email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in '@harman.com' about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com. 

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers.  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 attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(www.harman.com)