Senior Specialist – Cybersecurity

We have an exciting opportunity as:

Senior Specialist – Cybersecurity & IT Solutions Delivery (all genders welcome) 

at the Kia Connect GmbH in Frankfurt/Main, Germany.

Job mission:

As Senior Specialist Cybersecurity & IT Solutions Delivery you will bring expertise in cybersecurity and also drive IT solution delivery. You will blend technical and administrative security responsibilities with IT project coordination and vendor management. You will safeguard Kia Connect's connected vehicle and data platforms while ensuring IT initiatives and projects are delivered securely, on time, and to a high standard.

Your Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy for connected vehicle and data systems, ensuring alignment with UN R155, ISO/SAE 21434, ISO 27001, and internal policies.

• Conduct risk assessments, security audits, and vulnerability management across systems, APIs, networks, and applications.

• Develop and operate a cybersecurity incident response plan, monitoring, analyzing, and mitigating threats in real time.

• Manage and support IT projects (e.g., API integrations, system upgrades, application rollouts), coordinating tasks, stakeholders, and timelines.

• Work with external vendors and internal support teams to ensure secure, reliable, and high-quality delivery of IT and security solutions.

• Provide security guidance throughout the lifecycle of IT projects, ensuring risks are identified and mitigated early.

• Collaborate across engineering, IT operations, and data/analytics teams to ensure secure design and implementation of solutions.

• Stay updated on emerging threats, technologies, and IT best practices, driving continuous improvement in both cybersecurity and IT delivery processes.

• Promote a security-first culture, building awareness and accountability across teams.

Your talents:

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field.

Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, combined with exposure to IT project management or solution delivery.

• Familiarity with backend systems and APIs, with the ability to coordinate with technical teams.

• Experience managing or collaborating with external vendors in IT or security projects.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of relevant standards: UN R155, ISO/SAE 21434, ISO 27001, or equivalent.

• Strong understanding of IT systems, applications, and network security.

• Experience with project management practices (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid).

• Excellent stakeholder management, organizational, and vendor coordination skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, with a balance of technical insight and delivery focus.

• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (working language).

Who are we?

Kia Connect was founded in 2019 as a fully owned subsidiary of Kia Europe and is therefore part of the fifth-largest automotive group in the world.

Kia is a global mobility brand with a vision to create sustainable mobility solutions for consumers, communities, and societies around the world. Founded in 1944, Kia has been building motorcycles, cars and trucks for more than 75 years.

Kia is now spearheading the popularization of electrified and battery electric vehicles, developing a growing range of mobility services while encouraging millions of people to explore the best ways of getting around. Our brand slogan – 'Movement that inspires' – reflects our commitment to inspire consumers through our products and services.

Our European headquarter that we closely cooperate with, Kia Europe, is the European sales and manufacturing arm of Kia Corporation. From our headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, we lead 39 markets across Europe and the Caucasus, employing more than 5,500 persons, including about 3,500 blue collar workers in our state of the art car plant inŽilina, Slovakia.

Our headquarter is home to 37 different nationalities and this diversity is truly inspiring This means that every day at Kia is an opportunity to learn something new and to grow personally and professionally. The mix of ambitious and dynamic employees from all over the world is the fuel to our success. Do you have what it takes to join our team? We are looking forward to getting to know you

You will enjoy working with us if you like these things:

• A pulsating international environment. Our workforce is composed of people from 37 nations

• Playing an active and important part in the development of Kia in Europe.

• Developing new frameworks and solutions

• Demanding challenges to which you can creatively contribute

• A competitive compensation package; private leasing offer; systematic off and on-the-job training, free staff restaurant, support as concerns Health Management and more

If you're interested to become part of our Kia team, please apply via our online portal. We are looking forward to getting to know you.