Senior Application and Cloud Security Engineer - Automotive Business

In September of 2024, SKF announced the separation of its Automotive business, with the objective to build two world-leading businesses. The role you are applying for will be part of the automotive business. This means you will have the opportunity to be a part of shaping a new company aimed at meeting the needs of the transforming global automotive market.

Are you passionate about ensuring the security of applications and cloud infrastructure? Do you thrive on establishing global security requirements for modern cloud applications? Join us as a 

Senior Application and Cloud Security Engineer
- Automotive Business

We are looking for a security leader who will champion DevSecOps practices and embed security into every stage of application development and cloud operations. This role is highly strategic and hands-on, driving secure design, automation, and compliance across global environments. You will work closely with development, operations, and architecture teams to ensure security is seamlessly integrated into CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms.

Key responsibilities

• • DevSecOps Enablement: 
    Define and implement a robust DevSecOps framework, including security policies, automation, and guardrails for CI/CD pipelines. 

  • Secure SDLC Integration: 
    Ensure application teams follow secure coding standards and SSDLC practices, embedding security checks into development workflows. 

  • Application Security: 
    Conduct security assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability remediation for applications and APIs. 

  • Cloud Security Architecture: 
    Design and enforce secure configurations for cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), including identity, access, and network security. 

  • Security Automation: 
    Develop tools and workflows to automate security controls, compliance checks, and vulnerability management. 

  • Governance & Compliance: 
    Align security practices with global standards (ISO 27001, NIST CSF) and regulatory requirements, reporting on KPIs and compliance status. 

  • Incident Handling: 
    Support major incident response activities and contribute to root-cause analysis for continuous improvement. 

Requirements

• • Proven experience in DevSecOps, application security, and cloud security architecture. 

  • Hands-on expertise with CI/CD security integration, IaC tools, and automation frameworks. 

  • Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and security technologies (WAF, IAM, CSPM). 

  • Familiarity with Zero Trust principles, threat modeling, and compliance frameworks. 

  • Excellent communication skills to influence and educate stakeholders. 

  • Ability to act decisively under pressure and drive secure development practices. 

  • Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience. 

  • Fluent in English (written and spoken). 

SKF is committed to creating a diverse environment, and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore, we only focus on your experience, skills, and potential. Come as you are – just be yourself. #weareSKF 

Our offer
We offer an opportunity to make a difference in the Automotive Business, working together with a highly motivated team that shares a mission to protect and secure, as well as contribute to the greater good of the company. You will have considerable influence over how and when you work, enjoying both freedom and responsibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Some additional information

Location: While EMEA is our preferred location for this position, we are open to discussing other Automotive locations for the right candidate (with a general preference for the candidate to be hired on a local contract). Some of our preferred locations in EMEA are Warsaw and Poznan - Poland, Airasca - Italy, Tudela - Spain, and Istanbul - Turkey. 

This position is a global role and reports to Ayoub Elyasir, Automotive Head of Security Engineering. For questions on the role, please contact Ayoub via Teams or email. 

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Stina Scheller, Talent Acquisition Automotive, via email stina.scheller@skf.com (Please note that we do not accept applications via email). 
 
Is this you?  
If the answer is yes, please submit your application, along with your CV in English, by December 18th, 2025.