Cyber Security Engineer (Vulnerability Management)

Kion Group AG; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Private medical care

MyBenefit Cafeteria Platform

Group Life Insurance

Employee referral program

Professional trainings

Language courses

4 hours off for health check-ups

No dress code

Growth opportunities

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

KION Group AG is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer (Vulnerability Management) to join its Kraków IT Hub. The role focuses on operating and advancing enterprise vulnerability management with offensive security techniques, automation and AI-driven approaches across global IT, cloud and application environments.

You will perform hands-on penetration testing and build security workflows, collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve remediation processes and security posture.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of hands-on Cybersecurity experience, focusing on vulnerability management and penetration testing.
• Experience with security automation and platform engineering; familiarity with AI-assisted tooling is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and secure design patterns; cloud and on-prem environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal penetration testing across infrastructure, web apps, APIs and cloud environments with actionable remediation.
• Lead enterprise vulnerability assessments ensuring continuous coverage and risk-context for remediation prioritization.
• Architect and enhance the vulnerability management platform and scanning infrastructure for scalability and integration with other security tools.
• Design automation strategies to optimize detection, assessment and remediation workflows; reduce manual effort.
• Develop security tooling and platform integrations using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Evaluate and operationalize AI-driven approaches to improve risk prioritization and security workflows.
• Collaborate with DevOps, development and infra teams to promote secure design and remediation through automation.
• Provide reporting and metrics on vulnerability trends, risk exposure and remediation progress to stakeholders.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Penetration testing

Security automation

Python scripting

Cloud security

OWASP Top 10

AI-driven security

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Nessus

Qualys

Burp Suite

OWASP ZAP

Job description

KION Group is a world-leading supplier of forklift trucks, warehouse technology and supply chain solutions. We already employ more than 42,000 people in over 100 countries and are thus significantly driving the future of intralogistics while pursuing a clear sustainability strategy. In Cracow we hire around 750 Employees.To support KION’s strategic and technological growth - a cutting-edge IT Service Hub has been established in Kraków - as part of KION Business Services.Our IT Hub is the center of highly qualified talents who, as integral members of global Teams within KION Group IT, enhance the organization’s capabilities and drive impactful Business and IT transformations.We are looking for you as Cyber Security Engineer (Vulnerability Management) to join our international Team and have a key technical role within the Vulnerability Management Platform.The role is responsible for operating and continuously advancing the enterprise vulnerability management capabilities, with a strong focus on offensive security techniques, automation and AI-driven approaches to vulnerability detection and assessment.The position combines hands-on penetration testing and offensive security skills with platform engineering capabilities to build, automate and improve security workflows across the KION Group's global IT, cloud and application environments. By leveraging modern automation frameworks and AI-supported tooling, the role contributes to a faster, more scalable and more effective vulnerability management lifecycle.If you want to be a part of keeping the world moving, KION Group is the right place!We offer:Hybrid working modelOpportunity to participate in international projects and have significant impact on company IT developmentAttractive remuneration based on your experience, skills and developmentPrivate medical care in LuxMed GroupMyBenefit Cafeteria Platform (with Multisport card available)Group Life InsuranceEmployee referral programProfessional trainings in your area of responsibilitySharing the costs of foreign language courses4 hours off work per year for health check-ups (\"Dzień na U\")No dress codePossibility of growth inside of an organizationCompany co-sponsored learning & development opportunitiesTasks and Qualifications:Plan and execute internal penetration testing engagements across infrastructure, web applications, APIs and cloud environments, providing actionable findings and remediation guidance to relevant teams.Take the lead on enterprise vulnerability assessments ensuring broad and continuous coverage across systems, applications and cloud environments, identifying and analyzing security vulnerabilities with clear risk context to support remediation prioritization.Architect, operate and continuously enhance the enterprise vulnerability management platform and scanning infrastructure, ensuring scalability, performance and seamless integration with other security tools and workflows.Design and implement automation strategies to optimize vulnerability detection, assessment and remediation workflows, reducing manual effort and improving the overall security posture of the KION Group.Develop and maintain security tooling, scripts and platform integrations using modern programming languages and frameworks to support and extend vulnerability management capabilities.Evaluate, integrate and operationalize AI-driven approaches and tools to improve vulnerability detection, risk prioritization and security assessment workflows.Collaborate cross-functionally with application development, DevOps and infrastructure teams to advise on secure design patterns and drive remediation through automation and process improvement.Contribute to the continuous improvement of vulnerability management processes, policies and standards, acting as a technical subject matter expert within the team.Deliver technical and management-level reporting and metrics providing visibility into vulnerability trends, risk exposure and remediation progress for relevant stakeholders.Your Skills and Expertise:Degree in Computer Science, IT Security, a related technical field, or equivalent experience.5 – 7 years of relevant experience in Cybersecurity, with hands-on experience in vulnerability management, penetration testing and security automation.Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and application security principlesExperience with vulnerability scanning and penetration testing toolsUnderstanding of enterprise IT and cloud technologiesScripting or automation experience (e.g. Python)Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsSelf-driven and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentEffective communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersTeam-oriented with a collaborative working approachAdaptable and curious mindset with a strong interest in emerging security technologies and AIStrong passion for cybersecurity combined with a high level of personal drive, ownership and commitment to achieving resultsEnglish fluent (written and spoken)Willingness to participate in the Cyber Security on-call scheduleDemonstrates KION Core Values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration and CourageIf you have any questions - feel free to contact [e-mail] for the role and join us!#LI-Hybrid