Senior Lead Cyber Security Engineer M/F

• Job offer expiration: 05/04/2026
• Type of work: Hybrid
• Role: Individual Contributor / Specialist
• Location: Asia, India, Bengaluru

Implementation of Security Best Practices
Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement system hardening and secure configuration practices on Linux/Debian-based systems.
Develop automation scripts using Python and Bash to enforce security baselines, manage configurations, and support operational monitoring.
Apply secure development and deployment practices aligned with recognized cybersecurity standards and engineering guidelines.

Software Development & Integration
Design, develop, and maintain system-level software components, primarily in C++ or similar languages.
Build and integrate APIs for provisioning, automation, configuration management, and certificate handling.
Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate security capabilities into overall system architecture.

System Monitoring & Maintenance
Develop monitoring and automation tools to assess system performance, security posture, and operational health.
Support vulnerability scanning, patch management, and configuration drift detection through automated solutions.
Assist with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and remediation activities related to system or security issues.

Documentation & Continuous Improvement
Maintain clear documentation for configurations, automation scripts, and implemented security measures.
Contribute to internal best practices, technical guidelines, knowledge sharing.
Support training, onboarding activities related to system security and maintenance

Must Have Skills & Experience:

Professional experience developing software in Python and Bash scripting for automation or system management.
Strong working knowledge of Linux/Debian environments, including system configuration and troubleshooting.
Hands-on experience with C++ or similar system-level programming languages.
Understanding of secure software development practices and backend system integration.
Experience developing or maintaining automation tools for deployment, monitoring, or configuration management.
Ability to work collaboratively with cybersecurity and platform engineering teams.

 Good to Have Skills & Experience:

Exposure to cybersecurity concepts such as system hardening, encryption, identity management, or Zero Trust architecture.
Familiarity with industrial or edge computing environments (IoT, OT, distributed systems).
Knowledge of industry cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, IEC62443, CIS Benchmarks, or similar.
Experience with certificate-based authentication, PKI, or secure API integrations.
Exposure to DevOps or DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, or container-based environments.
Experience with monitoring frameworks, logging systems, or performance analysis tools.
 

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.

Business Impact
Supports secure and efficient deployment of edge or distributed software solutions.
Contributes to improved system reliability, reduced operational risk, and faster release cycles.
Helps strengthen overall product security posture and customer confidence in digital platforms.

Reporting & Collaboration
Works closely with cybersecurity experts, platform engineers, and product teams.
Collaborates with internal stakeholders to support secure integration, deployment, and maintenance of systems.

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.