Principal Security Architect - Automotive Business

Evolution; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global automotive supplier in Luton is seeking a Principal Security Architect to design robust security architectures across its technology landscape. This role involves collaboration with various teams to embed security in digital transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate has a strong background in enterprise architecture and cloud platforms, along with relevant certifications. The position offers opportunities for remote work and emphasizes a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Healthy work-life balance

Freedom and responsibility in working style

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks and security standards.
• Proven experience designing secure architectures in hybrid environments.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms and cloud-native security controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and evolution of enterprise-wide security architecture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into solution designs.
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies and tools.

Skills

Kubernetes

Google Cloud Platform

AWS

Cloud Architecture

System Architecture

NoSQL

Distributed Systems

Cassandra

Kafka

Redshift

UML

S3

Education

Relevant certifications such as CISSP CCSP SABSA AWS / Azure Security Architect TOGAF

Job description

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the worlds 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 companies. The role you are applying for will be a part of the new company created from 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 keeping SKF Automotive secure and resilient? Do you enjoy designing robust security architectures and frameworks? Are you interested in aligning technical solutions with evolving security threats and industry standards in a dynamic landscape? Then you could join SKF Automotive as

Principal Security Architect - Automotive Business

As a Principal Security Architect you will have an impactful role responsible for designing and guiding the implementation of secure scalable and resilient architectures across SKF Automotives global technology landscape. You will work closely with Infrastructure and enterprise architects engineering teams and business stakeholders to ensure that security is embedded into all aspects of our digital transformation and operational initiatives.

You will drive the design of technical security capabilities from the ground up ensuring foundational controls are robust adaptable and aligned with business needs. A key part of your role will be enabling a seamless IT-OT security strategy that bridges enterprise and operational technologies. You will collaborate across security domains and IT functions to ensure cohesive end-to-end security integration throughout the organization.

Your main tasks and responsibilities

• Lead the design and evolution of enterprise-wide security architecture ensuring alignment with business goals regulatory requirements and emerging threats.
• Define and maintain security architecture principles standards and reference models to guide solution development across infrastructure applications and cloud environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT DevOps Data Infrastructure Cloud and Business Lines) to integrate security into solution designs and technology roadmaps.
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies and tools ensuring they align with architectural goals and risk management strategies.
• Facilitate threat modeling risk assessments and architecture reviews for new and existing systems identifying gaps and recommending mitigations.
• Provide expert guidance on secure design patterns including Zero Trust identity and access management (IAM) network segmentation and data protection.
• Contribute to the development of security policies standards and governance frameworks in collaboration with the CISO Office.
• Support incident response and forensic investigations by providing architectural insights and identifying systemic weaknesses.
• Mentor and guide solution architects and security engineers fostering a culture of security-by-design and continuous improvement.
• Stay current with industry trends threat landscapes and regulatory changes translating them into actionable architectural strategies.

We expect you to have / be

• Deep understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF SABSA) and security standards (e.g. NIST ISO 27001 CIS).
• Proven experience designing secure architectures in hybrid environments (on-prem cloud edge).
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g. AWS Azure GCP) and cloud-native security controls.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices CI / CD pipelines and secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP CCSP SABSA AWS / Azure Security Architect TOGAF are highly desirable.

At SKF Automotive we are 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.

Our offer

We offer an opportunity to make a difference for SKF Automotive together with a highly motivated team with a mission to protect and secure SKF Automotive well as working for the greater good of the company. You will largely influence how and when you work and will have both freedom and responsibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Some additional information

Location : While the main SKF Automotive sites in EMEA are 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 continue working at their local site).

This position is a global role and reports to CISO. For questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Stina Scheller Recruitment Expert Automotive by email (). (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 September 14h 2025.

Required Experience : Staff IC

Key Skills

• Kubernetes
• S3
• Google Cloud Platform
• Cassandra
• System Architecture
• Redshift
• AWS
• Cloud Architecture
• NoSQL
• UML
• Kafka
• Distributed Systems

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1