Cyber Security Engineer (Vulnerability Management)
HybridKraków, Lesser Poland, Poland
Job Summary
Plan and execute internal penetration testing engagements across infrastructure, web applications, APIs, and cloud environments, providing actionable findings and remediation guidance. Take the lead on enterprise vulnerability assessments ensuring broad, continuous coverage across systems and cloud environments, identifying and analyzing security vulnerabilities with clear risk context. Architect, operate, and continuously enhance the enterprise vulnerability management platform and scanning infrastructure, ensuring scalability and seamless integration with other security tools. Design and implement automation strategies to optimize vulnerability detection, assessment, and remediation workflows using modern programming languages and frameworks. Evaluate and operationalize AI-driven approaches to improve vulnerability detection and risk prioritization. Collaborate cross-functionally with application development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to advise on secure design patterns and drive remediation through automation. Deliver technical and management-level reporting and metrics providing visibility into vulnerability trends, risk exposure, and remediation progress for stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Computer Science, IT Security, a related technical field, or equivalent experience
- 5 – 7 years of relevant experience in Cybersecurity, with hands-on experience in vulnerability management, penetration testing and security automation
- Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and application security principles
- Experience with vulnerability scanning and penetration testing tools
- Understanding of enterprise IT and cloud technologies
- Scripting or automation experience (e.g. Python)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Self-driven and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Effective communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Team-oriented with a collaborative working approach
- Adaptable and curious mindset with a strong interest in emerging security technologies and AI
- Strong passion for cybersecurity combined with a high level of personal drive, ownership and commitment to achieving results
- English fluent (written and spoken)
- Willingness to participate in the Cyber Security on-call schedule
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrates KION Core Values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration and Courage
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