Cyber Security Test Engineer

2 days ago

Crewe, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Apex Recruitment Services Full time

Cyber Security Test Engineer

Contract Type
: Contract (End Date: 31/01/2026 – Likely to Extend)

Working Hours
: 35 hours per week

Location
: Hybrid (2 days on-site per week)

About the Person

We're looking for a
Cyber Security Test Engineer
to join our growing team on a full-time, hybrid basis in Crewe.

In this pivotal role, you'll take responsibility for planning, preparing, and executing
cyber security testing
for automotive systems. Your work will ensure compliance & safeguarding vehicles against emerging cyber threats and maintain the highest security standards across global markets.

Key Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will be a results-driven Cyber Security Test Engineer with a proven track record of delivering high-quality product security testing, ideally within the automotive industry. You'll bring a strong technical foundation, practical experience in cyber security testing, and a clear understanding of global automotive standards and regulations. Collaboration, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment are key to success in this role.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

  • Hands-on automotive experience & solid understanding of cyber security testing, frameworks and methodologies, with penetration testing experience considered a plus.
  • Proficiency in software development and scripting languages such as; C, Java, Python, and CAPL.
  • Experience in test planning, coordination, and management, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of test objectives

Key Responsibilities
:

  • Lead and maintain cyber security test environments, ensuring vehicles and test benches are fully prepared for validation — including flashing, coding, debugging, analysis, and issue resolution.
  • Develop and execute robust cyber security test cases in line with global regulations such as UNECE R155 and GB 44495, supporting secure vehicle development across all regions.
  • Deliver clear and detailed test reports, providing valuable insights and traceable documentation for programme reviews and compliance audits.
  • Support global homologation and compliance testing, helping ensure all vehicle systems meet cyber security and regulatory standards.
  • Coordinate and manage security testing activities throughout the development lifecycle, driving efficiency, consistency, and quality in every phase of testing.

Systems/Tools Experience

  • Diagnostic Tools
    : Experience with diagnostic tools CAN, Ethernet, diagnostics, flashing/coding etc. Proficiency in software development or scripting languages such as C, Java, Python, and CAPL is required.
  • Vehicle Communication
    : Knowledge of regulations and standards such as UNECE R155, R156, ISO/SAE 21434
  • Cyber security within automotive and test required.

Please note, this role is deemed outside of IR35 – you will be operating as a Limited company Contractor.

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