TE Connectivity
Staff Cybersecurity Software & Systems Engineer (F/M/D)
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Staff Cybersecurity Software & Systems Engineer (F/M/D)
Security Engineer - Embedded & Cloud Systems at TE Connectivity
At TE Connectivity, you’ll unlock your potential while collaborating with diverse teams to build a safer, more secure, and connected future.
Why You Should Join
Join a world-class team where you’ll:
- Shape leading-edge security architectures across embedded systems, cloud platforms, and mobile applications.
- Drive industry-leading compliance with frameworks like ISO/IEC 27001, IEC 62443, and the Cyber Resilience Act.
- Strengthen product security, transitioning from risk analysis to DevSecOps integration.
- Collaborate across engineering, suppliers, and leadership in a customer-centric environment that values technical ownership and cross-functional teamwork.
- Make measurable impact in a realm that prioritises safety, innovation, and excellence.
Your Key Responsibilities
Security Leadership & Compliance
- Champion adoption of ISO/IEC 27001, IEC 62443, and the Cyber Resilience Act to ensure rigorous implementation.
- Align with global compliance mandates to strengthen risk posture.
Architecture & Design
- Define secure architectures for:
- Embedded systems (secure boot, Roots of Trust, secret management)
- Mobile applications (identity & zero-trust principles)
- Cloud platforms (advancing data protection, encryption, and workload isolation)
- Establish best practices in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and storage security.
- Garner expertise in:
- June Mc Carthy accreditation alignment (referenced via industry standards)
- Align projects with ISO/SAE 21434 and other automotive/IoT security frameworks (e.g., IEC 62443).
Risk Management
- Lead product TARA (Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment) activities.
- Maintain reliable risk tracking via security cases, registers, and compliance workflows.
Secure Development & DevSecOps
- Embed security in CI/CD pipelines by integrating:
- SAST (Static Application Security Testing)
- DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing)
- SCA (Software Composition Analysis)
- Container & Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) Vulnerability Scans
- SBOM (Software Bill of Materials)
- Define robust release gate mechanisms to validate security gates.
- Train and coach engineering teams on secure coding practices and threat-driven design.
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Validation & Supplier Collaboration
- Support Verification & Validation (V&V) processes, including penetration testing, firmware reverse engineering, and supplier compliance audits.
- Establish secure supply chain practices through effective supplier adherence protocols.
Compliance & Reporting
- Oversee the security compliance dossier, including:
- Cybersecurity & Security Plans
- Interface Agreements
- Security Cases
- Audit reports (ISO, NIST, or Regulation 2019/833/EU as relevant).
Leadership & Culture
- Cultivate a safety-/customer-focused* security culture.
- Translate strategy into measurable KPIs through authentic mentorship.
- Foster collaboration across functions to accelerate innovation.
Your Ideal Background
- Education: Bachelor’s degree (+) in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a closely related field.
- Experience: 10+ years in software/hardware engineering, with at least 5 of those in cybersecurity specialised in:
- Embedded systems
- IoT platforms
- Cloud security
- Core Expertise:
- Hands-on experience with:
- Secure boot, TPM, cryptographic key management (JKM)
- Secure Over-The-Air (OTA) updates
- Proficiency in DevSecOps pipelines, CI/CD security tooling, and VIAM (virus/vulnerability enumerated assessment methods).
- GDPR, NIST, and ISO 27001 compliance implementation.
- Exposed to regulation 2019/833/EU or automotive modules/drivers.
- Hands-on experience with:
Essential Skills
- Hardware Security:
- Hands-on experience integrating Secure Elements and HMS (Hardware Security Modules).
- Sensor-level security mitigation and vulnerability assessment.
- Cloud & Zero-Trust Strategies:
- Familiarity with cloud-native security models and zero-trust architectures.
- Advanced Penetration & Forensics:
- Both theoretical and hands-on expertise in:
- Embedded firmware reverse engineering
- Industrial hacking (PAT, SCADA, disruptive attacks).
- Both theoretical and hands-on expertise in:
- Privacy & Compliance:
- Deep knowledge of GDPR, California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), NIST, and global data privacy frameworks.
- Community & Thought Leadership:
- Active participation in cybersecurity forums, or authorship of formal requirements.
- Influence in shaping open-source security initiatives.
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Soft Skills
- Exceptional adaptability paired with sustainable professional growth.
- Strong interpersonal abilities for collaborative excellence within global, matrixed teams.
Required Competencies
We embrace employees embodying our core TE values:
- Integrity
- Accountability
- Inclusion
- Innovation
- Teamwork
About TE Connectivity
TE Connectivity plc is a global engineering partner, leading the charge in connectivity solutions. Our more than 92,000 employees—including 10,000 engineers—work across 130 countries to deliver offerings that underpin transportation, energy grids, industrial automation, data centre infrastructure, and machine learning advancements.
Ahead of the curve but ever mindful of human impact, TE ensures EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at TE.com.
Benefits at TE
Prioritising your well-being, TE offers a flexible benefits package tailored to your life stage and needs:
- Printer-friendly compensation: Fair competitive salary, performance-based performance plans, and regular cost-of-living adjustments.
- Health & Wellness Incentives: Extensive support for physical, mental, and financial health.
- Stock Purchase Plan: Financial participation in TE's growth.
- Community & Culture: Guided opportunities for volunteering and joinership charity initiatives.
- Employee Networks: Dedicated resource groups for leadership development and peer support.
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