Job Description
Location : Hamburg with the option to work 40% remotely
Freenow by Lyft empowers smarter mobility decisions helping people to move freely and cities to thrive. We are pioneers in the tech-driven mobility space, building the future of urban transportation. As we scale our operations and pioneer autonomous vehicle technologies across Europe, we face a sophisticated landscape of regulatory challenges and new security threats.
We are hiring a Security Analyst to join our dynamic information security team! This is an individual contributor role that carries a high impact to secure our autonomous vehicle offering.
In this position, you will shape the security of the autonomous vehicle project by developing and implementing new security controls, ensure compliance with external regulations, enhance our ISO 27001 ISMS and collaborate with authorities and vehicle vendors. You will work closely with the existing security team to enhance the overall security of the company.
Be ready to work in a multinational, diverse, highly motivated and collaborative team of information security professionals who strive for excellence and like to have fun. Are you ready for your next ride?
YOUR DAILY ADVENTURES WILL INCLUDE:
- Risk Assessment & Threat Modeling: Conduct comprehensive security assessments of AV hardware, software stacks, and communication protocols (V2V, V2I, V2X).
- Security Lifecycle Management: Integrate security requirements into the lifecycle of AV procurement and deployment, ensuring partners and hardware vendors meet Freenow’s rigorous standards.
- Incident Response Planning: Develop and maintain specialized incident response playbooks for AV-specific scenarios, such as remote hijacking or sensor spoofing.
- Compliance & Audit: Ensure all autonomous operations align with emerging international standards (e.g., ISO/SAE 21434) and local regulatory requirements. Collaborate with our internal data protection, compliance and legal teams.
- Vulnerability Management: Oversee penetration testing and vulnerability scanning of the vehicle-to-cloud ecosystem.
- External Representation: Act as a point of contact for external security researchers, regulatory bodies, and industry partners within the autonomous mobility space.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE:
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Proven experience in Information Security, with a deep understanding of network security, encryption, and IAM. Knowledge of the ISO 27001 standard.
- AV Specifics: Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (CAN bus, Automotive Ethernet, Mobile Networks) and the ISO/SAE 21434 standard is an advantage.
- Cloud & IoT: Experience securing cloud-native environments (AWS) and their connection to edge IoT devices (the vehicles).
- Analytical Mindset: Ability to think like an attacker to identify non-obvious entry points in a complex, moving ecosystem.
- Certifications: (Preferred) CISSP, CEH, or specialized automotive security certifications
- Bridge Technical & Non-Technical: Translate complex technical risks into actionable business insights for executive leadership and stakeholders. Good communication skills and fluent English language skills are essential.
BENEFITS & PERKS IN A NUTSHELL:
Flexible working arrangements
LinkedIn Learning
Sabbatical & special leave policies
WeRoad partnership
Birthday, 24th + 31st December off
Short term EU work policy
Mobility Credit
Health Insurance
Employee assistance program
Plus more local benefits depending on your work location!
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION:
Freenow is an equal opportunity employer and we consider qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age.
We want you to grow and evolve, bring your true self to work.
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ABOUT FREENOW:
We are Freenow, the European taxi app with the broadest multi-mobility offering, available in 9 markets and over 180 cities. Our app gives millions of passengers the freedom to move with a wide choice of services including taxis, private hire vehicles, carsharing, car rental, e-scooters, e-bikes, e-mopeds and public transport.Headquartered in Hamburg and led by our CEO Thomas Zimmermann, we are on a mission to make urban mobility more efficient, sustainable and inclusive.Since July 2025 we have been part of Lyft, a global mobility platform connecting riders and drivers for billions of rides across North America and Europe. Together we are building a more caring and connected world, creating new opportunities for innovation, growth and impact.
