Cybersecurity Expert for Scania Special Vehicles

Role Summary

As a Cybersecurity Expert for Scania Special Vehicles, you will play a key role in ensuring the cybersecurity of Scania’s vehicle systems, supporting both civilian and military applications.

You will work closely with engineering teams to analyze, evaluate, and strengthen system security across the vehicle architecture. The role combines technical cybersecurity analysis with structured documentation work, following automotive industry standards such as ISO 21434.

This position requires a strong understanding of how vehicle systems operate, enabling you to identify vulnerabilities, perform threat modeling, and ensure that security requirements are properly defined and implemented across the development lifecycle.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform cybersecurity analysis of vehicle systems to identify vulnerabilities and risks
• Develop and maintain security-related documentation in line with industry standards (e.g. ISO 21434)
• Evaluate vehicle system architecture from a cybersecurity perspective, ensuring protection against potential attacks
• Conduct threat modeling activities, particularly for military and special vehicle applications
• Define and support implementation of cybersecurity requirements across the development lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with relevant automotive cybersecurity standards and regulations
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate cybersecurity into vehicle systems and processes
• Build a deep understanding of Scania systems and processes to assess and improve security robustness
• Contribute to strengthening cybersecurity practices within the Special Vehicles domain

Who You Are

We are looking for a Cybersecurity expert with a strong technical background and the ability to see the big picture. You should have experience with programming in ISO21434, understanding of automotive embedded software development, and the ability to interpret customer requests and propose solutions. You should have an entrepreneurial spirit, taking initiative and responsibility for your work.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience with the automotive software development lifecycle and embedded systems
• Proficient in both Swedish and English, with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead complex technical assignments and coordinate across multiple domains
• Strong systems thinking with the ability to see the big picture and dive into technical details
• Knowledge in export control and handling defence systems is an advantage
• Experience in Scania vehicle systems at a real-time platform (CRISP)
• Experience with automotive cyber security (ISO 21434 and UN-ECE R155) is mandatory
• Experience in automotive functional safety (ISO 26262) is highly desirable

Personal qualities:

• Proactive and responsible - takes initiative and ownership of work
• System-oriented thinker - balances big-picture perspective with technical detail
• Strong communicator and collaborator - effective across languages, teams, and domains
• Curious and structured learner - motivated to grow continuously in a dynamic environment
• Pragmatic – you are creative and don’t over complicate the solutions

This is Us:

We’re an international and diverse team at Scania, working on advanced and highly customized vehicle solutions.
Right now, we’re growing from a coordination-focused group into a more hands-on development team, building systems and software end-to-end.

With a core team of 10 (around 20 including consultants), we collaborate closely across different areas. Our work is dynamic and sometimes challenging, but always meaningful—often driven by real customer needs.

You’ll join a transparent and supportive environment where curiosity, initiative, and teamwork are truly valued.

Who is Your Manager:

You’ll report to a manager who values openness, honesty, and trust. Regular feedback—both positive and constructive—is part of how we work and grow together.

The leadership style is supportive but encourages ownership. You’ll be trusted to take initiative, share ideas, and challenge the status quo. If you enjoy improving things and thinking entrepreneurially, you’ll feel right at home

SCANIA Offers:

We offer a dynamic, flexible workplace with hybrid work options, including Scania Sergel and Midway hubs. With a structured development plan and courses, Scania supports your career growth both locally and internationally.  
 
Benefits include training at our health center Gröndal or wellness allowance, result bonus, flexible hours, and company car leasing. Scania also hosts events for employees and their families, and Stockholm residents enjoy direct access to Södertälje via Scania Job express buses for an easy commute to Södertälje. 

Application:

We look forward to receiving your application written in English, consisting of your CV and kindly ask you not to share a cover letter to ensure an efficient and unbiased recruitment process for all parties.
 
 
Apply as soon as possible, no later than 2026-06-15. Screening will take place on an ongoing basis during the application period. Logical and personality tests may be used as part of the selection process, and a background check may be required for this role.  

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact:  

Murilo Mascarenhas Head of System and Software Murilo.Mascarenhas@scania.com

We look forward to your application!