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This Position reports to:

IS Specialist

 

As a Security Specialist you will leverage your technical expertise to enable the correct defining, establishing, delivering and maintaining of Security Services in the functions, regions and countries, ensuring our EL (Electrification) systems have in depth defense by implementing various layered controls to minimize IT (Information Technology) risk to EL business globally. You’ll collaborate with global and local IT organizations to drive strategic initiatives with responsibility for implementing the global & EL specific information security projects for Electrification to ensure alignment and compliance.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid in Cary, NC
 

Position Responsibilities:

Establish strategy for addressing risks and ensuring compliance in alignment with IS and EL Strategy and organizational risk appetiteDirectly contribute to the development of the ELIT InfoSec Strategy and governance, planning of strategic initiatives, security architecture and implementation of continuous compliance and resilience services in ELITAs a key member of the proactive and progressive Information Security team, lead challenging risk management, security architecture, continuous compliance and resilience servicesSupport ELIT organizations with a focus to implement InfoSec global and local initiated projectsAssess new or major initiatives, architecture, projects etc. are in line with ABB Information Security standards and policiesDevelop, maintain and communicate the project solutions, IT security architecture and ensures alignment with other elements of Business IS architecture, policies and standards.Implement global controls to ensure and monitor security; Regularly report the performance to Business IS Leadership
Qualifications for the role Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related is required with a minimum of 2 years of experience in Information Security; Master’s degree or 6 years of experience preferredMust have a minimum of 2 years of experience with risk management framework, governance, IT risk assessment and management, as well as IT Audit2 or more years of experience is required in system architecture, reviewing, and evaluating solution architecture and providing understanding of risk, mitigation, and remediationKnowledge of a broad range of regulatory requirements, including industry standards, legislation and compliance frameworks is required; Examples include: ISO, IEC, ITIL, CMMI, Six SigmaCandidates must already have a work authorization that allows them to work for ABB in United States

Why ABB?

What's in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age,  race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

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ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

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Health, Life & Disability

Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.  Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core PlusVision benefitCompany paid life insurance (2X base pay)Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximumsShort Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paidLong Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid.  Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insuranceParental Leave – up to 6 weeksEmployee Assistance ProgramHealth Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoptionEmployee discount program

Retirement

401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions  Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays.  Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions.  Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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