Head of Security Engineering - Automotive Business

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. 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 security? Motivated by creating resilient solutions? Eager to establish and maintain global engineering capabilities for effective security oversight? Apply now for the role of

Head of Security Engineering
- Automotive Business

As the Head of Security Engineering, you will be vital in shaping and executing our security strategy within the CISO function, ensuring cutting-edge capabilities that keep automotive environments secure and resilient while driving innovation and business enablement. Leading a team of specialists across IAM, Cloud Security, Network Security, Application Security, IT/OT Solution Architecture, and Information Protection, you will seamlessly integrate security for both IT and OT.

This critical role combines strategic leadership with hands-on responsibilities, developing global security architecture, governance, and protocols. You will set the technical direction for security, manage complex technical projects, and collaborate with IT and Automotive teams to deliver tools and services aligned with our security roadmaps.

Your main tasks and responsibilities

Security Engineering:

• Implement and lead the security architecture and engineering strategy.
• Establish global security protocols and ensure compliance.
• Guide a team to build robust security blueprints and governance frameworks.
• Integrate and innovate security technologies for global efficiency.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to meet security requirements.
• Work with the security operations team to enhance security postures.
• Review and benchmark security metrics and KPIs.
• Manage the deployment of engineering projects within budget and timelines.

Security Architecture:

• Design scalable, secure solutions aligned with industry standards.
• Maintain the overall security architecture strategy.
• Ensure security requirements in enterprise and IT architectures.
• Represent Security in global engineering and architecture forums.
• Collaborate with IT and business leaders to meet security architecture needs.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience as a Security Architect.
• Proven leadership in establishing security capabilities.
• Deep understanding of security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption, endpoint protection).
• Proficiency in cloud, application, network security, IAM, and data loss prevention.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and regulations (e.g., TISAX, NIST, ISO 27001).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Strong project management experience.
• Ability to integrate security into business processes.
• Relevant academic degree or equivalent experience.
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written.

SKF is 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. #weareSKF 

Our offer
We offer an opportunity to make a difference in the Automotive Business, working together with a highly motivated team that shares a mission to protect and secure, as well as 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.

Some additional information

Location: For the right candidate, we are open to considering several EMEA locations within the Automotive Business scope, specifically Gothenburg (Sweden), Luton (UK), Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire (France), Schweinfurt (Germany), Houten, (Netherlands) or Airasca (Italy). 

This position is a global role and reports to CISO. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Anna Barkin Johansson, Recruitment Expert EMEA, at Anna.Barkin.Johansson@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 May 25th, 2025. 

At SKF, we are committed to promoting fairness and inclusivity throughout our recruitment process. To achieve this, we may include assessments and verify the information in your application in compliance with country-specific laws and regulations. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment expert.