Security Architect PKI – Volvo Group Connected Solutions

Do you want to be part of a global organisation with more than 700 dedicated colleagues, leading the development of the Volvo Group’s connected services and solutions? For us “connected for efficiency, sustainability and safety” is much more than a tag-line. If this sounds interesting to you, keep on reading!


At Volvo Group Connected Solutions we work at the forefront of connectivity with data from over
1 000 000 Volvo Group customer assets. Together with customers, partners and the Volvo Group we create real value, not only for our customers but also for society at large. 


This is us, your new colleagues


As you can imagine, keeping track of over 1 000 000 connected customer assets rolling around the world is indeed a challenge. Now ponder, that vehicles in a few years will be autonomous – and you’ve got the challenge of your life. Our Technology team manages the development and maintenance of our global connectivity platform – and your experience is needed.
 
We are now looking for a Security Architect PKI within the Technology function in Volvo Group Connected Solutions. The role requires an understanding of the complete Volvo Group Transport Solution Public Key Infrastructure (VGTSPKI) solution as well as our deliveries of the Registration Authority (RA) and the Key Repositories (KR). The position reports to Director Supporting Services and is a member of the Supporting Services management team.
 
The role
As Security Architect PKI you are a Subject Matter Expert in VGTSPKI and cryptography based security solutions. You coordinate with many stakeholders, both inside Volvo Group Connected Solutions and in collaboration with other units in Volvo Group. Your main areas of responsibility and tasks are:
Perform high level design of Connected Solutions’ deliveries for VGTSPKI, and drive such initiatives
Drive continuous improvement for VGTSPKI to continuously develop and manage adequate quality and security level
Take lead in addressing and highlighting PKI security architectural issues in the Supporting Services management team

There will be a need to travel occasionally, since the RA and KR is developed in Bangalore, India.
 
Your profile


For this position we put high focus on interpersonal skills and attitude. You are decisive but also capable of getting into details and discussions. You are a social person with strong relationship capabilities who enjoy cooperating with many stakeholders. To build trust, you have the ability to listen and learn, yet the courage to talk straight and communicate clear direction when appropriate.
You master the combination of being an experienced architect on a level where you can lead other architects, and being an experienced leader on a level where you contribute strategically in a management team.
 
We believe that you have:
A university degree in software engineering, computer science or similar
A solid experience as IT Architect with focus on security and cryptography
Experience from Java development
Experience from DevOps and/or lean and agile development
Experience from service operation and support
Experience from automotive industry and preferably also telematics, connected vehicles
Fluent in English - both written and spoken

What can we offer you?


You will be part of a team that creates great results through amazing people, strong relationships and a high performance culture. We are of course using the latest technologies delivering a very modern micro service based service platform hosted in the cloud. We use agile methods and as we are adopting the DevOps model your work will cover a broad spectrum, all the way from developing prototypes of future world class applications to managing the lifecycle of the existing ones.
Being based in Lindholmen Science Park in Gothenburg you will work in the heart of a vibrant area that lives and breathes new technology like IoT, autonomous driving, electro mobility and digitalization. Here the development is massive, new buildings and companies are popping up almost daily!


Welcome to the heart of connectivity at Volvo Group Connected Solutions!


Want to know more? Contact us!
Please contact Karin Nordling, Director Supporting Services, +46 739 025537.