Head of Cyber Security
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Head of Cyber Security leading cybersecurity strategy and governance for ABB’s global Process Control Platform. Protecting automation products through risk management, compliance, Linux and Kubernetes expertise.
Responsibilities:
- Define and implement ABB’s cybersecurity strategy aligned with overall strategy and business needs
- Manage cybersecurity risks affecting the ABB brand and customer base for all ABB offerings
- Collaborate with businesses to protect and grow revenue by addressing customer cybersecurity expectations
- Drive cybersecurity opportunities and demand
- Own the cybersecurity process and technology strategy for PCP products and product lines
- Establish cybersecurity direction and governance across PCP R&D
- Define and maintain the cybersecurity direction, governance framework and priorities for PCP R&D
- Drive adoption of cybersecurity requirements across Solution Trains and Agile Release Trains
- Coordinate implementation priorities with SLT and ART leads
- Ensure process, compliance and technology aspects of cybersecurity are covered so PCP products meet regulations and customer expectations
- Report to the Group Research Portfolio Manager
Requirements:
- M.Sc. or higher degree in Software Development, Engineering or a related field
- 15+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience in R&D or a related field
- Proven experience working in a complex, global organization with accountability in the cybersecurity domain
- Understanding of cybersecurity aspects of products and the product lifecycle
- Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity regulations and compliance requirements
- Hands-on experience with Linux and Kubernetes environments (mandatory)
- Strong communication and cross-cultural collaboration skills
- Fluent written and spoken English
Benefits:
- Variable compensation and benefits package details shared with candidates who progress to the first interview stage
- Compensation tailored based on role location, experience, skills, qualifications, internal market positioning and ABB internal standards
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