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Head of Cybersecurity

to lead and grow our automotive cyber security business in Europe and worldwide from our office in Memmingen/Germany

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

• Part of the CertX Management Team responsible for the Cybersecurity department. Reporting to administratively to the MD of CertX GmbH and functional to CEO of CertX
• Lead auditor / assessor for evaluating cybersecurity UN ECE R155 & R156, ISA/IEC 62443, and ISO/SAE 21434 following ISO/PAS 5112 or VDA A-CSMS Red Volume guidance.
• Investigating about testing procedures and related infrastructure for evaluating vehicle / automotive subsystem security.
• Initiating, guiding and conducting international research projects for automotive and/or industrial cybersecurity, and related topics

Educational / Professional Qualifications:

• Studies in either cyber security, informatics, telecommunications, electrical engineering or similar sciences in with confirmed analytical competencies (Master, PhD or equivalent).
• 5 years’ experience in automotive CS projects, industrial background is a strong plus.
• Experience in certification projects (either as auditor or auditee)
• Certification by a recognized institute as cyber security / industrial security expert or demonstrated work experience in security projects.

Key Competencies:

• Ability to unlock business growth with a spirit of entrepreneurship.
• Creates and maintains customer relationships.
• Ability to build and lead a team.
• In depth knowledge about automotive cybersecurity related references, such as UN ECE R155, R156 ISO/SAE 21434, ISO/PAS 5112 is required (ISO/SAE 24089 a plus)
• Knowledge about other information / cyber security standards such as CEN/TS 50701, ISO 27K series, ISO 15408/CC is a strong plus
• Knowledge about cyber security regulatory landscape (incl. EU NIS directive, EU Cybersecurity Act, EU GDPR, EU RED directive)
• Very dynamic and initiative personality (selfstarter)
• Excellent communication skills in English and German (both C1)
• French language skills are a strong plus.
• Knowledge in functional safety such as IEC 61508, IEC 61511, ISO 13849, and / or other cybersecurity standards is a strong plus.

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Senior Assessor for Automotive Functional Safety

based at our office in Memmingen / Germany to support our clients in demanding automotive functional safety projects in Germany and worldwide.

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

• To grow the automotive business segment by expanding services and client base.
• To establish, handle the business relation with new and existing customers, and to generate a pipeline of projects in the automotive domain.
• To lead and conduct functional safety assessments, audits and certifications for ISO 26262and ISO 21448 as lead assessor together with the nominated team(s) of assessors.
• To support functional safety assessments, audits and certifications in other domains as assessor.
• To contribute to standards and developments in functional safety practices and technologies such as ISO 21448 (SOTIF).
• To coordinate, prepare, and perform functional safety trainings according to prevailing standards and norms.
• Support functional safety assessments, audits and certifications in other domains, e.g. for IEC 61508, IEC 61511, ISO 13849, IEC 62061, IEC 61496, IEC 62304

Educational / Professional Qualifications:

• Studies in either informatics, telecommunications, electrical engineering or similar sciences in with confirmed analytical competencies (Master, PhD or equivalent).
• 5 years’ experience in relevant industry projects in the automotive functional safety domain.
• Experience in auditing, certifications and/or assessments of functional safety in applied products related to automotive (as applicant or as assessor/auditor)
• Certification by a recognized institute as functional safety expert for ISO 26262 or demonstrated work experience.

Key Competencies:

• In depth knowledge of the functional safety standard ISO 26262 and ISO 21448 with experience in design and production aspects in products related to functional safety.
• Experience in auditing, certifications and/or assessments of functional safety in applied products related to automotive (as applicant or as assessor/auditor).
• Ability to lead and execute several projects simultaneously (project team typically less than 5, duration up to 12-18 months).
• Ability to unlock business growth with a spirit of entrepreneurship.
• Building and maintaining customer relationships during and after projects.
• Excellent communication skills in English and German (min. proficient user – C1), French language skills are a strong plus.
• Dynamic and self-starting personality with a passion for safety and security.

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Assessor for Automotive Functional Safety

based at our office in Memmingen / Germany to support our clients in demanding automotive functional safety projects in Germany and worldwide.

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

• Conduct functional safety assessments according to ISO 26262 and ISO 21448
• Keep abreast of new functional safety standards and developments in functional safety practices and technologies such as ISO 21448 (SOTIF) and ISO 21434
• Support functional safety assessments, audits and certifications in other domains, e.g. for IEC 61508, IEC 61511, ISO 13849, IEC 62061, IEC 61496, IEC 62304
• Participating and conducting international research projects for autonomous vehicles

Educational / Professional Qualifications:

• Studies in either informatics, telecommunications, electrical engineering or similar sciences in with confirmed analytical competencies (Master, PhD or equivalent).
• 3 years’ experience in relevant industry projects in the automotive functional safety domain.
• Experience in auditing, certifications and/or assessments of functional safety in applied products related to automotive (as applicant or as assessor/auditor)

Key Competencies:

• In depth knowledge of the functional safety standard ISO 2626 and ISO 21448 (SOTIF)
• Experience in design and production aspects in products related to functional safety.
• Ability to handle the relationships in a (research)project.
• Dynamic and self-starting personality.
• Ready to work in a dynamic start-up environment with a spirit of entrepreneurship.
• Have a passion for safety and security.
• Ready to grow with us.
• Excellent communication skills in English and German (min. proficient user – C1)
• French language skills are a strong plus.
• Knowledge in other functional safety and / or cybersecurity standards such as IEC 61508,
  IEC 61511, ISO 13849, IEC 62443, EN 5012x (RAMS) or experience with AI systems is a strong plus.

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Head of Marketing and Demand Generation

We are looking to strengthen our cybersecurity team in our office in Fribourg, Switzerland, close to Bern, Lausanne and the alps with a passionate marketing export to join us as part of the CertX management team:

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

• Be the CertX Management Team member responsible for marketing and demand generation
• Represent CertX in digital and “classical” marketing channels
• Build and execute a systematic marketing & communication strategy for CertX
• Increase the brand awareness of CertX and its services
• Increase the incoming demand requests (via digital and classical channels)
• Approach potential clients and identify project opportunities with them
• Report to and advise the CEO on all Marketing topics

Educational / Professional Qualifications:

• Completed studies in marketing or similar field, or equivalent relevant work experience
• A technical background and/or personal passion for security, informatics, telecommunications, electrical engineering or similar sciences is a big plus
• Demonstrated successful experience in setting up and executing a marketing strategy in a fast-paced environment (e.g. startups, scale-ups)
• Min. 3-5 years’ professional experience
• Proficient English Language skills, add. Skills in German or French are a big plus

Key Competencies:

• Ability to unlock business growth with a spirit of entrepreneurship, and a hands-on mentality to getting things done
• Being a self-starter who is keen to grow, develop and make a mark in our organization, and the broader world of AI
• Passionate about creating and maintaining customer relationships and driving customer-centricity in the team

Job Location:

• Preferably in the HQ in Fribourg close to Berne, optional in our subsidiary in Memmingen (Bavaria)
• Travel to events and meetings as required (est. 20% of the time)
• Remote work to a wide extent possible but must connect well with the teams on both sites also by physical presence

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Automotive Research Engineer

We are looking to strengthen our team in our office in Memmingen, Germany, close to the Munich, Stuttgart and the alps with a passionate research engineer to join us as part of the CertX team:

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

• Represent CertX and execute the funded research projects such as AWARD, Orchestra and OPEVA.
• Support certification and inspections projects according to ISO 26262 under the supervision of the lead assessor
• Keep abreast of new functional safety standards and developments in functional safety practices and technologies such as ISO 21448 (SOTIF), ISO 21434 and upcoming AI standards.

Educational / Professional Qualifications:

• Studies in either informatics, telecommunications, electrical engineering, or similar sciences in with confirmed analytical competencies (Master or equivalent).
• Post graduate studies or 1-2 years of experience in the functional safety environment is a strong plus.

Key Competencies:

• Basic knowledge about functional safety standards such as ISO 26262 and ISO 21448 (SOTIF).
• Motivation to conduct and run research projects to learn and grow with us.
• Ability to handle the relationships in a multinational (research)project.
• Dynamic and self-starting personality.
• Ready to work in a dynamic start-up environment with a spirit of entrepreneurship.
• Have a passion for safety and security.
• Excellent communication skills in English (min. proficient user – C1)
• French or German language skills are a strong plus.
• Knowledge in other functional safety and / or cybersecurity standards such as IEC 61508,IEC 61511, ISO 13849, IEC 62443, ISO 21434 or experience with AI systems is a strong plus.

Job Location:

• Memmingen (Bavaria)
• Travel to events and meetings as required (est. 10% of the time)
• Remote work to a wide extent possible but must connect well with the team also by physical presence

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Automotive Research Engineer

We are looking to strengthen our team in our office in Fribourg, Switzerland in the canton of Fribourg close to the Swiss capital of Bern with a passionate research engineer to join us as:

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

• Represent CertX and execute the funded research projects such as AWARD, Orchestra and OPEVA.
• Support certification and inspections projects according to ISO 26262 under the supervision of the lead assessor
• Keep abreast of new functional safety standards and developments in functional safety practices and technologies such as ISO 21448 (SOTIF), ISO 21434 and upcoming AI standards.

Educational / Professional Qualifications:

• Studies in either informatics, telecommunications, electrical engineering, or similar sciences in with confirmed analytical competencies (Master or equivalent).
• Post graduate studies or 1-2 years of experience in the functional safety environment is a strong plus.

Key Competencies:

• Basic knowledge about functional safety standards such as ISO 26262 and ISO 21448 (SOTIF).
• Motivation to conduct and run research projects to learn and grow with us.
• Ability to handle the relationships in a multinational (research)project.
• Dynamic and self-starting personality.
• Ready to work in a dynamic start-up environment with a spirit of entrepreneurship.
• Have a passion for safety and security.
• Excellent communication skills in English (min. proficient user – C1)
• French or German language skills are a strong plus.
• Knowledge in other functional safety and / or cybersecurity standards such as IEC 61508,IEC 61511, ISO 13849, IEC 62443, ISO 21434 or experience with AI systems is a strong plus.

Job Location:

• Fribourg / Switzerland
• Travel to events and meetings as required (est. 10% of the time)
• Remote work to a wide extent possible but must connect well with the team also by physical presence

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