Cyber Security Engineer (Vulnerability Management)

Joinimagine; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

International projects

Private medical care

MyBenefit Cafeteria Platform

Group Life Insurance

Employee referral program

Professional trainings

Language courses

Health check-ups

No dress code

Growth inside organization

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

KION Group is expanding its Cyber Security team in Kraków, focusing on vulnerability management and offensive security. The role combines hands-on testing with platform engineering to automate and scale security workflows across global IT, cloud, and applications.

The team emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and AI-enhanced detection. Hybrid work model with international project exposure, competitive remuneration, and opportunities for professional growth within a global

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, IT Security, or related field.
• 5–7 years of cybersecurity experience with hands-on vulnerability management and pentesting.
• Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and app security principles.
• Experience with automation and security tooling.
• English fluency, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal penetration testing across infra, web apps, APIs and cloud.
• Lead enterprise vulnerability assessments and prioritize remediation.
• Architect and enhance the vulnerability management platform and scanning infra.
• Design automation strategies to optimize detection and remediation workflows.
• Develop security tooling and integrations using modern programming languages.
• Evaluate AI-driven approaches to improve detection and risk prioritization.
• Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to promote secure design.
• Contribute to policy and process improvements in vulnerability management.
• Deliver reporting on vulnerability trends and remediation progress.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Penetration testing

Automation

AI-driven security

Security tooling

Python scripting

Cloud security

Stakeholder communication

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor in Computer Science or IT Security

Tools

Vulnerability scanning tools

Penetration testing tools

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 model
• Opportunity to participate in international projects and have significant impact on company IT development
• Attractive remuneration based on your experience, skills and development
• Private medical care in LuxMed Group
• MyBenefit Cafeteria Platform (with Multisport card available)
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee referral program
• Professional trainings in your area of responsibility
• Sharing the costs of foreign language courses
• 4 hours off work per year for health check-ups ("Dzień na U")
• No dress code
• Possibility of growth inside of an organization
• Company co-sponsored learning & development opportunities

Tasks 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 principles
• Experience with vulnerability scanning and penetration testing tools
• Understanding of enterprise IT and cloud technologies
• Scripting or automation experience (e.g. Python)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self‑driven and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Effective communication skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Team‑oriented with a collaborative working approach
• Adaptable and curious mindset with a strong interest in emerging security technologies and AI
• Strong passion for cybersecurity combined with a high level of personal drive, ownership and commitment to achieving results
• English fluent (written and spoken)
• Willingness to participate in the Cyber Security on‑call schedule
• Demonstrates KION Core Values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration and Courage