Brief Description
Cybersecurity Manager
The Cybersecurity Manager is responsible for leading the development and implementation of comprehensive cybersecurity strategies for automotive vehicles and systems. This role requires a proactive individual who can anticipate and respond to cybersecurity threats, ensure compliance with industry standards, and safeguard company and customer data across Karma’s vehicle and product technologies.
Responsibilities (included, but are not limited to):
Note: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee should have the:
Total Rewards (Benefits, Perks & Compensation)
Benefits & Perks:
In addition to our competitive compensation, you will also be eligible for the following at Karma:
$121,000 - 150,000 /annual salary. Compensation will vary DOE.
At Karma, our base pay is one part of our total rewards package.
Compensation offered may vary on multiple factors, including market location, education, skills and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position being offered.
Karma Automotive, INC is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender identity and expression, color, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), national origin/ancestry, religion, military/veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic and group protected by applicable law. Karma Automotive LLC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a physical or mental disability. Valid driver’s license may be required based on essential duties.
Cybersecurity Manager
The Cybersecurity Manager is responsible for leading the development and implementation of comprehensive cybersecurity strategies for automotive vehicles and systems. This role requires a proactive individual who can anticipate and respond to cybersecurity threats, ensure compliance with industry standards, and safeguard company and customer data across Karma’s vehicle and product technologies.
Responsibilities (included, but are not limited to):
- Develop and maintain the organization’s cybersecurity policies and procedures.
- Lead the identification, analysis, and mitigation of potential threats to Karma’s vehicle and product technologies.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate cybersecurity measures into product design and development.
- Conduct regular security assessments and audits to ensure the effectiveness of Karma’s cybersecurity protocols.
- Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies, as well as relevant laws and regulations.
- Manage incident response activities, including investigation and reporting of security breaches.
- Provide training and guidance to Karma staff on cybersecurity best practices.
- Assist project team in developing and delivering all Cybersecurity-related project deliverables.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on automotive or related industries.
- Strong understanding of automotive systems and network architectures.
- Proficiency in security software, as well as experience with threat modeling and risk assessment.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
- Commitment to continuous professional development, with a focus on enhancing expertise in regulatory affairs beyond one’s initial area of proficiency.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience leading through influence.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or similar are highly desirable.
- Experience in Cybersecurity with a major OEM or global Tier 1 on production intent development programs.
- Detailed knowledge of Battery Electric, hybrid powertrain, energy storage subsystems and controls
- Must be able to accept personal responsibility and accountability for major analytical and documentation assignments.
- Must display ability to identify problems, recommend solutions, and negotiate and execute contingency plans.
- Must be able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
- Strong leadership skills, able to lead cross-functional teams of peers.
- Strong teamwork skills. Able to develop consensus and move the program forward. Develop win-win situations.
Note: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee should have the:
- Ability to frequently use or operate a computer, mouse, and/or other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc.
- Ability to frequently use hand(s) for repetitive actions (grasping and fine manipulation).
- Ability to frequently walk or move – to regularly move about inside the office.
- Ability to frequently see or detect, identify, recognize, or assess surroundings while in the office.
- Ability to occasionally bend, kneel, crouch, turn, and stoop.
- Ability to frequently sit or be stationary for extended continuous periods of time.
- Ability to stand for occasional periods of time.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or push/pull up to 20 pounds.
Total Rewards (Benefits, Perks & Compensation)
Benefits & Perks:
In addition to our competitive compensation, you will also be eligible for the following at Karma:
- Medical Plan choices include HMO, PPO & HDHP (High Deductible Health Plan)
- Dental & Vision Plans
- Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Health & Well-Being Program Events
- Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Sick Time, Vacation time and Personal Floaters
- Paid Holidays including Company’s Annual Year End Shutdown
- Karma Cares Program (Monthly lunch & breakfast)
- Work life Balance (Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule)
- Employee Driving Program
- Pre-taxed Commuter Benefits & much more!
$121,000 - 150,000 /annual salary. Compensation will vary DOE.
At Karma, our base pay is one part of our total rewards package.
Compensation offered may vary on multiple factors, including market location, education, skills and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position being offered.
Karma Automotive, INC is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender identity and expression, color, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), national origin/ancestry, religion, military/veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic and group protected by applicable law. Karma Automotive LLC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a physical or mental disability. Valid driver’s license may be required based on essential duties.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Information Technology -
Industries
Automotive
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