Role Overview As a Security Architect at HBK, you will lead security architecture initiatives across our diverse product portfolio, including web, desktop, SaaS, cloud, embedded, and firmware solutions. You will act as a trusted advisor and hands-on expert, ensuring secure-by-design principles are embedded throughout the product lifecycle. This role requires deep technical expertise in security concepts, threat modelling, risk assessment, and modern development practices. Key Responsibilities • Consult and Assist: Guide multiple product teams in creating risk analyses (e.g., TARA) and performing Threat Modelling using STRIDE or Product relevant methods • Enable Secure Design: Guide and mentor teams on secure software architecture principles and best practices. • Process Integration: Adapt software development processes to leverage modern security tools (e.g., Static Code Analysis, Fuzzing, Security Testing Frameworks). • Drive Security Decisions: Influence project decisions to implement robust security measures across products. • Code & Config Review: Actively review source code and configurations for vulnerabilities; train teams to prevent recurring issues. • Hardware Security: Provide guidance on hardware security measures and Secure Hardware Modules (SHM). • Cryptography: Ensure correct application of basic cryptographic techniques for data protection. • Compliance Alignment: Support adherence to relevant standards such as ISO 21434 (Automotive), IEC 62443 (Industrial), NIST SP 800 , EU CRA and ISO 27001. • Guide product teams in implementing security controls required to achieve EU CRA compliance Qualifications Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer sciences, Cyber Security or some other engineering degree. Required Experience and Skills • Proven experience in security architecture across multiple product types (web, desktop, SaaS, cloud, embedded, firmware). • Deep technical understanding of security concepts (IAM, Secure Access, Secure Boot,Secure On board communication Encryption, Secure Coding Practices etc). • Hands-on experience in Threat Modelling (STRIDE), Risk Analysis (TARA), Vulnerability hunting and source code reviews. • Familiarity with one or more recognised security standards and regulations, such as EU CRA (Cyber Resilience Act), CSMS, UNECE R156/R157, ISO 21434 (Automotive), IEC 62443 (Industrial Control Systems), ISO 27001, and NIST SP 800 series • Strong background in modern software development (C++, Java) on Linux/Android. • Understanding of cryptographic fundamentals and secure hardware concepts. • Strong expertise in both System and SW Engineering • Expert in Requirement Engineering and requirement based development • Proven experience in leading engineering teams and managing customer-facing projects • Good understanding of different architectures, operating systems(Linux/QNX/Microsar), hardware & software security concepts, cryptography, debugging techniques • Experience in interfacing with customer and review of customer requirements with a focus on cybersecurity impacts. • Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with engineering teams, customers, and stakeholders.