Senior Lead Cyber Security Engineer - Edge Platform (m/w/d)

Job Description

Define and implement secure architecture principles for edge and distributed systems. Establish system hardening baselines for Linux-based environments and ensure secure configuration practices. Design and enforce identity, authentication, and authorization mechanisms aligned with zero-trust principles. Implement network security controls including segmentation, encryption, firewall policies, and secure communication frameworks. Drive vulnerability management processes including monitoring, risk assessment, remediation planning, and patch governance. Support compliance initiatives aligned with recognized cybersecurity standards and regulatory frameworks. Collaborate with engineering and DevOps teams to embed security into product development and deployment pipelines. Develop and maintain documentation, security guidelines, and audit-ready artifacts. Enable secure provisioning, commissioning, and lifecycle management of edge devices or distributed systems. Contribute to incident response readiness, security monitoring strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Our requirements

Must Have Skills & Experience

• Hands on experience in Cyber Security, Information Security, or Product Security roles.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Linux security (preferably Debian/Ubuntu/RHEL-based environments).
• Experience with system hardening, secure configuration baselines, and access control models.
• Deep understanding of network security, segmentation concepts, firewalls, VPNs, TLS, and secure protocols.
• Experience implementing identity and access management including RBAC, certificate-based authentication, or PKI.
• Knowledge of zero-trust architecture and secure edge or distributed system design.
• Proven experience with vulnerability management, threat monitoring, and remediation processes.
• Familiarity with security standards and frameworks such as IEC62443, NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks, or equivalent.
• Experience collaborating with engineering teams to integrate security into development and deployment workflows.
• Strong documentation and stakeholder communication skills.

Good to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience working in Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Systems, Energy, Manufacturing, or IoT environments.
• Exposure to secure boot, hardware root of trust, TPM, or embedded device security.
• Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD security automation, and infrastructure-as-code security practices.
• Knowledge of container security, edge orchestration platforms, or lightweight Kubernetes distributions.
• Familiarity with compliance programs such as NERC CIP, NIS2, or similar regulatory requirements.
• Experience with certificate lifecycle management, SCEP, LDAP, or enterprise identity integrations.
• Exposure to threat modelling methodologies (STRIDE, MITRE ATT&CK, etc.).
• Experience building security monitoring strategies and incident response playbooks.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proactive attitude and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Strong documentation and presentation skills.

We offer

By joining KK Group, you will be part of a culture where diversity is embraced, every nationality is respected, and trust and collaboration across perspectives drives our success. Across our global organisation, we offer a wide range of job opportunities spanning office-based roles, production facilities, and onsite positions worldwide. Our roles cover multiple functions, locations, and disciplines, providing diverse career paths across the business. Whether you're interested in engineering, manufacturing, operations, or support functions, you'll find opportunities at KK Group to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.

Potential Benefits (Depending on Role)

Further information

If the above matches your field of interest and your qualifications, please send your application and resume as soon as possible. Interviews are held on an ongoing basis.

For further information, please contact: Soniya Aiyub +91 80 68260 101