Senior Digital Security Architect (IoT Security & DevSecOps) (d / f / m)

TK Elevator GmbH; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global vertical transportation company is seeking a Senior Digital Security Architect to design secure architectures for IoT and cloud systems. The role requires over five years of experience in security architecture and strong collaboration skills. Ideal candidates will be fluent in English and possess a degree in a relevant field. This position offers flexible working hours and a competitive compensation package.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Competitive compensation

Development support and training programs

Health promotion and healthcare activities

Modern workplaces and IT equipment

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in security architecture, IoT, or cloud environments.
• Familiarity with IoT ecosystems, PKI, and cloud security frameworks.
• Strong team player with effective collaboration skills.

Aufgaben

• Design secure architectures for IoT platforms, devices, and cloud-based services.
• Embed security principles and controls across the software development lifecycle.
• Define and guide secure coding standards, and perform code reviews.

Kenntnisse

IoT security

Cloud security

DevSecOps

Secure design principles

Identity & access management

Excellent communication

Ausbildung

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

We strive to make cities the best ever places to live, by advancing an industry that moves over 1 billion people each day. We are transforming our business by driving the industry norm and challenging ourselves, fostering a culture of internal and external collaboration, and building on our unique engineering capabilities to optimize existing and create new products and solutions for our customers that cater to real mobility needs.

TK Elevator (TKE) is a global leader in vertical transportation and urban mobility. We provide engineering that keeps the world moving, from design to installation and maintenance on any brand of elevators, escalators, walkways, lifts, passenger boarding bridges, stairlifts, platform lifts and home elevators – any place and any time. With our digital solutions like AGILE and the IoT platform, MAX, there are no longer any limits to urban mobility. TK Elevator became independent following its separation from the thyssenkrupp group in 2020. The company achieved sales of €9.3 billion in fiscal year 2023 / 2024. With around 50,000 employees, 25,000 service technicians and over 1,000 support centers globally, we are moved by what moves people. TKE – Move Beyond.

We are seeking a Senior Digital Security Architect (d / f / m) with a strong background in IoT security, cloud security, and DevSecOps.

In this key role within our Architecture & Technology organization, you will design and maintain secure architectures across our digital and IoT landscape — ensuring that our connected systems, data, and applications are protected by design. You will collaborate closely with engineering and platform teams to embed security into every stage of development and operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design secure architectures for IoT platforms, devices, and cloud-based services
• Embed security principles and controls across the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Define and guide secure coding standards, perform code reviews, and ensure compliance with company policies
• Support threat modeling, risk assessments, and security validation of key digital solutions
• Partner with DevOps, platform, and software teams to integrate DevSecOps practices and ensure security automation
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to continuously improve the company\'s overall cybersecurity posture

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in security architecture, IoT, or cloud environments
• Solid understanding of secure design principles, identity & access management, and DevSecOps practices
• Familiarity with IoT ecosystems, PKI, and cloud security frameworks
• Strong team player – collaborates effectively across functions, builds trust, and drives collective success
• Ownership and getting-things-done mindset – takes initiative, delivers results, and ensures secure outcomes in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Preferred

• Knowledge of security standards (e.g., OWASP, NIST, IEC 62443)
• Experience with automation, scripting, or Infrastructure-as-Code
• Professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, Azure Security Engineer, Solutions Architect) are a plus
• Health and Safety – Highest standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities
• Flexibility – We support, for example, through flexible yet regulated working hours and remote working options
• Compensation & pension – Fair working conditions, competitive compensation, following “Collective Agreements” and support with pension schemes
• Collaboration & diversity – Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation
• Development – Individual support to help you get started in your new job as well as training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally
• Creative leeway – We offer an environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no-blame-culture
• Sustainability – We act with responsibility and environmental awareness
• Work environment – We have modern workplaces and IT equipment, subsidized lunchtime meals in the canteen, free parking and discounted public transport tickets

About Diversity and Inclusion

We value diversity

At TK Elevator, we aim to embrace diversity and welcome everyone -no matter the ethnicity, nationality, gender or gender expression, age, social background, religion or world belief, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

Do you have a disability and would like to work with us? Then we look forward to your application!

As a signatory of the Charter of Diversity, TK Elevator is committed to a prejudice-free and diverse working environment with equal opportunities. Although we are not completely barrier-free yet, we are working every day to improve ourselves. Let\'s overcome barriers together and work on individual solutions that work for you.