Senior Lead Cyber Security Engineer - Edge Platform M/F

KK Wind Solutions GmbH; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse career paths

Collaboration-focused culture

Job summary

A global technology partner is seeking a Senior Lead Cyber Security Engineer to define secure architecture principles and enhance security practices for edge systems. Candidates should have strong Linux security knowledge and expertise in vulnerability management. This hybrid role involves collaboration with engineering teams to ensure robust security during product development. Join a diverse culture that values collaboration and professional growth, contributing to meaningful projects in renewable energy and beyond.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in Cyber Security or Information Security roles.
• Strong expertise with Linux security, preferably Debian/Ubuntu/RHEL.
• Deep understanding of network security, segmentation, firewalls, and secure protocols.
• Proven experience with vulnerability management and threat monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement secure architecture principles for edge and distributed systems.
• Establish system hardening baselines for Linux-based environments.
• Implement network security controls, including segmentation and encryption.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security into development workflows.

Skills

Cyber Security

Linux security

Network security

Identity and access management

Vulnerability management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Job description

Senior Lead Cyber Security Engineer - Edge Platform M/F

Senior Lead Cyber Security Engineer - Edge Platform M/F

Highlights of the offer

• Job offer expiration: 05/04/2026
• Type of work: Hybrid

Responsibilities

Define and implement secure architecture principles for edge and distributed systems.
Establish system hardening baselines for Linux-based environments and ensure secure configuration practices.
Design and enforce identity, authentication, and authorization mechanisms aligned with zero-trust principles.
Implement network security controls including segmentation, encryption, firewall policies, and secure communication frameworks.
Drive vulnerability management processes including monitoring, risk assessment, remediation planning, and patch governance.
Support compliance initiatives aligned with recognized cybersecurity standards and regulatory frameworks.
Collaborate with engineering and DevOps teams to embed security into product development and deployment pipelines.
Develop and maintain documentation, security guidelines, and audit-ready artifacts.
Enable secure provisioning, commissioning, and lifecycle management of edge devices or distributed systems.
Contribute to incident response readiness, security monitoring strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Our requirements

Must Have Skills & Experience:

Hands onexperience in Cyber Security, Information Security, or Product Security roles.
Strong hands‑on expertise with Linux security (preferably Debian/Ubuntu/RHEL-based environments).
Experience with system hardening, secure configuration baselines, and access control models.
Deep understanding of network security, segmentation concepts, firewalls, VPNs, TLS, and secure protocols.
Experience implementing identity and access management including RBAC, certificate‑based authentication, or PKI.
Knowledge of zero‑trust architecture and secure edge or distributed system design.
Proven experience with vulnerability management, threat monitoring, and remediation processes.
Familiarity with security standards and frameworks such as IEC62443, NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks, or equivalent.
Experience collaborating with engineering teams to integrate security into development and deployment workflows.
Strong documentation and stakeholder communication skills.

Good to Have Skills & Experience:

Experience working in Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Systems, Energy, Manufacturing, or IoT environments.
Exposure to secure boot, hardware root of trust, TPM, or embedded device security.
Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD security automation, and infrastructure‑as‑code security practices.
Knowledge of container security, edge orchestration platforms, or lightweight Kubernetes distributions.
Familiarity with compliance programs such as NERC CIP, NIS2, or similar regulatory requirements.
Experience with certificate lifecycle management, SCEP, LDAP, or enterprise identity integrations.
Exposure to threat modelling methodologies (STRIDE, MITRE ATT&CK, etc.).
Experience building security monitoring strategies and incident response playbooks.

Soft Skills:

Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and cross–functional collaboration skills.
Proactive attitude and ability to work independently or in a team.
Strong documentation and presentation skills.

We offer

By joining KK Group, you will be part of a culture where diversity is embraced, every nationality is respected, and trust and collaboration across perspectives drives our success. Across our global organisation, we offer a wide range of job opportunities spanning office‑based roles, production facilities, and onsite positions worldwide. Our roles cover multiple functions, locations, and disciplines, providing diverse career paths across the business. Whether you’re interested in engineering, manufacturing, operations, or support functions, you’ll find opportunities at KK Group to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.

Potential Benefits (Depending on Role)

Further information

Further information

If the above matches your field of interest and your qualifications, please send your application and resume as soon as possible. Interviews are held on an ongoing basis.

Contact

Soniya Aiyub[phone]

About KK Group

KK Group is a global technology partner delivering power, controls, cooling, monitoring and service solutions for renewable energy and energy‑intensive industries.

With more than 45 years of experience in the wind industry and technologies installed in over 120,000 turbines worldwide, KK Group provides critical electro‑mechanical systems that enable electrification, improve energy efficiency, and optimise the lifetime performance of industrial assets.

The company’s capabilities span the full value chain - from development and manufacturing to service and digital solutions - supporting customers across the entire lifecycle of their platforms. Backed by its long‑term owner, A.P. Moller Holding, KK Group is expanding beyond wind into selected energy‑intensive industries including hydrogen, mining, rail and defence.

Today, KK Group employs more than 3,700 people across 10+ countries and is building a more diversified, resilient and global business - Powering Change towards a more sustainable tomorrow.

Visit www.kk-group.com to learn more about our company and career opportunities.