Head of Security Engineering - Automotive Business

SKF Group; Luton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global supplier as the Head of Security Engineering for the Automotive Business. You'll shape security strategies, manage engineering projects, and collaborate with teams to enhance security measures. This role offers freedom, responsibility, and the chance to influence security practices in a diverse environment.

Benefits

Healthy work-life balance

Freedom and responsibility

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Security Architect.
• Proven leadership in establishing security capabilities.
• Strong project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement and lead the security architecture and engineering strategy.
• Establish global security protocols and ensure compliance.
• Guide a team to build robust security blueprints.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Relevant academic degree

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Encryption

Endpoint Protection

Cloud Security

Network Security

IAM

Data Loss Prevention

Job description

Head of Security Engineering - Automotive Business

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SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. Our products can be found literally everywhere in society. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world.

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 security? Motivated by creating resilient solutions? Eager to establish and maintain global engineering capabilities for effective security oversight? Apply now for the role of
Head of Security Engineering

Responsibilities

• Implement and lead the security architecture and engineering strategy.
• Establish global security protocols and ensure compliance.
• Guide a team to build robust security blueprints and governance frameworks.
• Integrate and innovate security technologies for global efficiency.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to meet security requirements.
• Work with the security operations team to enhance security postures.
• Review and benchmark security metrics and KPIs.
• Manage the deployment of engineering projects within budget and timelines.

Security Architecture

• Design scalable, secure solutions aligned with industry standards.
• Maintain the overall security architecture strategy.
• Ensure security requirements in enterprise and IT architectures.
• Represent Security in global engineering and architecture forums.
• Collaborate with IT and business leaders to meet security architecture needs.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Security Architect.
• Proven leadership in establishing security capabilities.
• Deep understanding of security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption, endpoint protection).
• Proficiency in cloud, application, network security, IAM, and data loss prevention.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and regulations (e.g., TISAX, NIST, ISO 27001).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Strong project management experience.
• Ability to integrate security into business processes.
• Relevant academic degree or equivalent experience.
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written.

SKF is committed to creating a diverse environment, and we believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our success. We 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 with a motivated team that shares a mission to protect and secure, and contribute to the greater good of the company. You will have influence over your work, enjoying both freedom and responsibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Additional Information

Location: For the right candidate, we consider several EMEA locations within the Automotive Business scope, specifically Gothenburg (Sweden), Luton (UK), Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire (France), Schweinfurt (Germany), Houten (Netherlands), or Airasca (Italy).

This is a global role reporting to the CISO. For questions, contact Anna Barkin Johansson at [e-mail] (applications via email are not accepted).

Candidate Profile

If this describes you, please submit your application and CV in English by May 25th, 2025.

About SKF

SKF has been a global leader for over a century, with more than 40,000 employees across 130 countries. Our solutions are integral to many aspects of daily life and industry. Learn more at www.skf.com.