Global Security Verification Manager

Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable. Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes , Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others.  
KONE’s vision is to create the Best People Flow experience by providing ease, effectiveness and experience to our customers and users. In line with our strategy, Sustainable Success with Customers, we will focus on increasing the value we create for customers with new intelligent solutions and embed sustainability even deeper across all of our operations. By closer collaboration with customers and partners, KONE will increase the speed of bringing new services and solutions to the market.
Cybersecurity at KONE goes beyond protecting systems. It enables regulatory compliance, supports sustainable innovation, and ensures that every elevator journey, service interaction, and data exchange is grounded in trust. Our practices, aligned with global standards such as ISO 27001 and IEC 62443, reinforce that trust every day

Cybersecurity - KONE Corporation

Are you a seasoned cybersecurity leader eager to put your skills into practice at a leading elevator and escalator technology company?

At KONE, we combine elevators, escalators and building access solutions with cloud services, mobile applications, AI-enabled capabilities, and connected IoT systems.

We are seeking a Global Security Verification Manager to lead our newly established Global Security Verification team from KONE Technology Center (KTEC) in Chennai, India.

About the role

As Global Security Verification Manager, you will build and lead KONE's global security verification and validation function across our products and digital solutions. Reporting to the Head of Cybersecurity, Products and Applications, you will own the strategy, team, and execution of independent security testing covering security requirements testing, threat mitigation testing, vulnerability testing, penetration testing, and bug bounty.

You will lead a global team with members in Finland, India, China, and the US, and co-operate with other KONE units globally. You will drive an automation-first, AI-assisted approach that reduces manual testing effort while improving security testing coverage and time-to-market.

You possess strong communication skills, enabling you to engage with diverse audiences. You are adept at addressing business needs while also managing technical details when necessary. KONE values of Courage, Customer, Collaboration and Care strike a chord in you.

The position is in Chennai, India.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute KONE's global security verification & validation strategy and roadmap.
• Build and lead the Global Security Verification Team, including hiring and onboarding security test engineers in Finland, India (Pune and Chennai), China, and the US.
• Standardize tools, skills, and reporting across Finland, India, China, and the US; eliminate testing bottlenecks impacting product releases.
• Oversee penetration testing (internal and external), KONE's bug bounty program, and the strategic use of external testing partners.
• Lead the introduction of AI-assisted testing automation, including security requirements automation and defect-mapping dashboards for onsite and digital apps.
• Engage with R&D, IT, Cyber Defense, and product owners to integrate security verification into the KONE Secure Development & Operations (KSDO) lifecycle.
• Represent KONE in customer audits, IEC 62443-4-1 certifications, and where relevant in industry forums.

Requirements                                                            

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, software, or R&D, with 5+ years leading security testing, V&V, or QA teams – ideally for connected industrial, IoT, or safety-related products.
• M.Sc. in computer science, cybersecurity, electrical engineering, or equivalent. Relevant certifications (OSCP, GIAC, ISA/IEC 62443) are a plus.
• Experience in leading geographically distributed teams; previous collaboration across India, Finland, China, and the US is a plus.
• Deep practical knowledge of modern application, cloud, and IoT/hardware security testing approaches, tooling and automation (SAST, DAST, IAST, fuzzing, AI-assisted pen-testing).
• Strong working knowledge of IEC 62443-4-1 (especially the SVV practice area), EU CRA, and applicable global standards.
• Excellent English communication and influencing skills; ability to engage from developer level to senior leadership and customers.

Why join KONE Cybersecurity?

We are scaling KONE's product and application security to meet the new EU CRA and global regulatory landscape, while our elevators and escalators are transforming into central platforms of smart buildings. As our offering becomes more digital, excellent cybersecurity plays a crucial role in building customer trust.

We offer a chance to work with products that are used by over a billion users daily, products that are widely recognized by their quality and innovation. We respect our talented employees and offer flexible working conditions in a supportive global team of cybersecurity experts.

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

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