Key Responsibilities Monitor, triage, and respond to cybersecurity incidents originating from: • Dealers and suppliers • Public vulnerability disclosures & AutoISAC • Internal systems and telematics inputs • Follow PSIRT (Product security incident response team) framework and procedures: • Information collection, classification/Triage, , investigation/Event analysis, Countermeasure, Response action plan and closure • Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders: • Product Engineering, IT, Legal, Vendors, and Global Teams • Ensure adherence to defined response timelines (SLA/KPIs) and regulatory requirements (AIS-189/190 / ISO 21434, ISO26262, UNR155/156) • Perform or assist in root cause analysis and recommend corrective/preventive actions along with engineering • Maintain incident documentation, audit trails, and evidence for compliance reviews • Support threat intelligence tracking and vulnerability monitoring relevant to automotive systems • Prepare management dashboards, reports, and escalation notes • Additional responsibility - Contribute to Global Quality monitoring activities, continuous improvement programs & Data analytics activities. • Manage yearly revenue & capital budgeting planning, monitoring and tracking activities. • Liaison and represent Quality Assurance team during ARAI management system audit and Vehicle Type approval audits • Support audits (internal/external) with evidence and scenario-based responses Technical / Functional Requirements • Strong understanding of: • Automotive cybersecurity standards (ISO/SAE 21434, ISO26262, UNECE WP.29, AIS-189/190, UNR155/156) • Incident response processes and vulnerability management activity • Knowledge of: • Vehicle E/E architecture, CAN, ECU communication, and telematics systems • Cyber threat landscape (malware, exploits, vulnerability disclosures such as CVE) • Incident response framework and best practices followed globally • Experience in: • Incident response, SOC/CSIRT operations, or vulnerability handling • Risk assessment and impact analysis for automotive systems • Familiarity with tools: • Vulnerability databases (NVD, CVE, MITRE ATT&CK) • Issue tracking tools (JIRA, Sharepoint) • SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) is an added advantage • Data analytics tools and python programming. • Ability to interpret logs, diagnostics data, and failure reports • Exposure to supplier cybersecurity management and coordination Knowledge of Budgeting process and organizational commitments to budgeting Educational Qualifications • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in: • Electronics / Electrical Engineering • Computer Science / IT • Mechanical / Automotive Engineering • Cybersecurity or related fields • Relevant certifications (preferred): • CEH / CompTIA Security+ • ISO 21434 / Automotive Cybersecurity certifications • CISSP / CISM (desirable) • Japanese Language proficiency N3~N4 level (Optional)