Senior Specialist – Cybersecurity & IT Solutions Delivery (all genders welcome)

Kia Europe; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An international automotive company in Frankfurt is seeking a Senior Specialist in Cybersecurity & IT Solutions Delivery. This role requires 3-5 years of cybersecurity experience and a degree in a relevant field. Responsibilities include implementing cybersecurity strategies, conducting risk assessments, and managing IT projects. Candidates should have strong communication skills and familiarity with relevant standards. The company offers a competitive compensation package and a diverse work environment.

Leistungen

Competitive compensation package

Private leasing offer

Free staff restaurant

Systematic off and on-the-job training

Health Management support

Qualifikationen

• 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, combined with project management exposure.
• Familiarity with backend systems and APIs.
• Experience managing or collaborating with external vendors in IT or security projects.

Aufgaben

• Implement and maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy for connected vehicle and data systems.
• Conduct risk assessments, security audits, and vulnerability management.
• Develop and operate a cybersecurity incident response plan.
• Manage and support IT projects, coordinating tasks and stakeholders.
• Work with external vendors and internal teams for secure IT delivery.
• Provide security guidance throughout the lifecycle of IT projects.
• Collaborate across engineering, IT operations, and data/analytics teams.
• Stay updated on emerging threats and IT best practices.
• Promote a security-first culture across teams.

Kenntnisse

Knowledge of relevant standards: UN R155, ISO / SAE 21434, ISO 27001

Strong understanding of IT systems, applications, and network security

Experience with project management practices (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)

Excellent stakeholder management, organizational, and vendor coordination skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Join the movement and find new inspiration.

We have an exciting opportunity as :

Senior Specialist – Cybersecurity & IT Solutions Delivery (all genders welcome)

at the Kia Connect GmbH in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Job mission

As Senior Specialist Cybersecurity & IT Solutions Deliveryyou will bring expertise in cybersecurity and also drive IT solution delivery. You will blend technical and administrative security responsibilities with IT project coordination and vendor management. You will safeguard Kia Connect’s connected vehicle and data platforms while ensuring IT initiatives and projects are delivered securely, on time, and to a high standard.

Your Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy for connected vehicle and data systems, ensuring alignment with UN R155, ISO / SAE 21434, ISO 27001, and internal policies.
• Conduct risk assessments, security audits, and vulnerability management across systems, APIs, networks, and applications.
• Develop and operate a cybersecurity incident response plan, monitoring, analyzing, and mitigating threats in real time.
• Manage and support IT projects (., API integrations, system upgrades, application rollouts), coordinating tasks, stakeholders, and timelines.
• Work with external vendors and internal support teams to ensure secure, reliable, and high-quality delivery of IT and security solutions.
• Provide security guidance throughout the lifecycle of IT projects, ensuring risks are identified and mitigated early.
• Collaborate across engineering, IT operations, and data / analytics teams to ensure secure design and implementation of solutions.
• Stay updated on emerging threats, technologies, and IT best practices, driving continuous improvement in both cybersecurity and IT delivery processes.
• Promote a security-first culture, building awareness and accountability across teams.

Your talents: Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field.

Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, combined with exposure to IT project management or solution delivery.
• Familiarity with backend systems and APIs, with the ability to coordinate with technical teams.
• Experience managing or collaborating with external vendors in IT or security projects.

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of relevant standards : UN R155, ISO / SAE 21434, ISO 27001, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of IT systems, applications, and network security.
• Experience with project management practices (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid).
• Excellent stakeholder management, organizational, and vendor coordination skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, with a balance of technical insight and delivery focus.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (working language).

Who are we?

Kia Connect was founded in 2019 as a fully owned subsidiary of Kia Europe and is therefore part of the fifth-largest automotive group in the world.

Kia is a global mobility brand with a vision to create sustainable mobility solutions for consumers, communities, and societies around the world. Founded in 1944, Kia has been building motorcycles, cars and trucks for more than 75 years.

Kia is now spearheading the popularization of electrified and battery electric vehicles, developing a growing range of mobility services while encouraging millions of people to explore the best ways of getting around. Our brand slogan – ‘Movement that inspires’ – reflects our commitment to inspire consumers through our products and services.

Our European headquarter that we closely cooperate with, Kia Europe, is the European sales and manufacturing arm of Kia Corporation. From our headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, we lead 39 markets across Europe and the Caucasus, employing more than 5,500 persons, including about 3,500 blue collar workers in our state of the art car plant in Žilina, Slovakia.

Our headquarter is home to 37 different nationalities and this diversity is truly inspiring! This means that every day at Kia is an opportunity to learn something new and to grow personally and professionally. The mix of ambitious and dynamic employees from all over the world is the fuel to our success. Do you have what it takes to join our team? We are looking forward to getting to know you!

You will enjoy working with us if you like these things

• A pulsating international environment. Our workforce is composed of people from 37 nations
• Playing an active and important part in the development of Kia in Europe.
• Developing new frameworks and solutions
• Demanding challenges to which you can creatively contribute
• A competitive compensation package; private leasing offer; systematic off and on-the-job training, free staff restaurant, support as concerns Health Management and more