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Regional Information Security Manager Americas – ELIn this role, you will have the opportunity to successfully manage and implement security measures for ABB in your area of responsibility. Each day, you will protect ABB from rapidly escalating threats. You will also showcase your expertise by staying vigilant in combating security threats, taking charge of the organization’s cybersecurity, and keeping track of existing security infrastructure to ensure systems that protect vital information are secured.
The work model for the role is: Hybrid
This Position reports to: Regional Information Security Manager
This role is contributing to the EL IS in Americas.
You will be mainly accountable for:
Managing a small team of Information Security Specialists
Maintaining the security of ABB Information Systems network, from global endpoint and hosting protection services to network security, operations, and awareness.
Probing, defining, and resolving issues by collecting, collating, and examining records as part of specified testing strategies, and producing test scripts, materials, and test packs to test new and existing software, services, and security breaches (if any) using agreed methods and standards.
Providing security consultancy services through definitive and expert advice in your specialist areas.
Investigating the root-cause of incidents and prioritizing and diagnosing the incidents as per the agreed procedures, escalating any unresolved incidents, and facilitating recovery, following documented resolution.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar degree related in the field with a minimum of 8 to 12 years of experience in Information Security is preferred
Must have a minimum of 6 years of experience with risk management framework, governance, IT risk assessment and management, as well as IT Audit
5 or more years of experience is required in system architecture, reviewing, and evaluating solution architecture and providing understanding of risk, mitigation, and remediation
Knowledge of a broad range of regulatory requirements, including industry standards, legislation and compliance frameworks is required; Examples include:
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an asset
International Electro-technical Commission (IEC) 27001 is an asset
IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and ISO 20000 is an asset
Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) is an asset
Six Sigma, ISO/IEC 17799, Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI)/Business Continuity Institute (BCI) requirements is an asset
Why ABB?
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
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ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we believe in an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to ensuring that our policies and practices align with the Employment Equity Program, aiming for a workforce that is truly representative of the four designated groups:
Women
Indigenous peoples
Members of visible minorities
Persons with disabilities
ABB is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities and encourages candidates to self-identify during the application process.
