Principal Security Architect - Automotive Business

Overview

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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 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 …

Role

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 Automotive’s 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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Our commitment

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, as well as contributing to 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 (stina.scheller@skf.com). (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 14, 2025.

About SKF

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. With more than 40,000 employees in around 130 countries, we are truly global. Our products are found everywhere in society. See more at www.skf.com.