Senior Application and Cloud Security Engineer - Automotive Business (Airasca (To), IT)

Overview

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 businesses. The role you are applying for will be part of the automotive business and offers the opportunity to shape a new company for the transforming global automotive market.

Are you passionate about ensuring the security of applications and cloud infrastructure? Do you thrive on establishing global security requirements for modern cloud applications? Join us as a Senior Application and Cloud Security Engineer – Automotive Business .

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Establish DevSecOps framework with guidelines and procedures to influence secure application development and management of cloud platforms.
• Work closely with development and operations teams to integrate security practices throughout the software development lifecycle and cloud operations.
• Perform application security assessments and remediation activities as part of the application security program.
• Develop and assist with threat modelling and secure architecture guidelines, working closely with security architects, enterprise architects, and other IT SMEs.
• Ensure application teams adhere to the Security Development Lifecycle (SDLC) framework and report regular compliance towards global requirements.
• Develop tools and technology to ensure DevSecOps and SDLC requirements are seamlessly integrated into application development environments.
• Design, develop, and ensure deployment of secure guidelines for cloud environments and infrastructure platforms.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents and breaches, participating as a key member in security incident response activities.
• Build security automation to streamline security processes and quickly react to new threat scenarios.
• Provide recommendations and consultancy to application and cloud teams on risk assessment, threat modelling, and fixing vulnerabilities.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of application development and cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• A natural problem-solver with the ability to act fast and decisively under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills to educate, inform, and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Passion for building a world-class incident management function and shaping the future of operational resilience.
• Several years of work experience in Incident Management or operational roles.
• An academic degree in a relevant field, or equivalent working experience.
• Comfortable and effective communication in English, both verbally and in written form.

Our offer

We offer an opportunity to make a difference in the Automotive Business, working with a highly motivated team that shares a mission to protect and secure, and contribute to the greater good of the company. You will have considerable influence over how and when you work, enjoying both freedom and responsibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Location and application

Location: Any of the main SKF Automotive sites globally, specifically Gothenburg (Sweden), Luton (UK), Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire (France), Airasca (Italy), Cajamar (Brazil), or Puebla and Monterrey (Mexico). We are open to discussing other Automotive locations for the right candidate, with a general preference for continuing at the 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 14th, 2025.

SKF is committed to promoting fairness and inclusivity throughout our recruitment process. Assessments and verification of information may be conducted in compliance with country-specific laws and regulations. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Recruitment expert.

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. Wherever there is movement, SKF's solutions might be at work. See more at