IS Global Security Technical Risk Manager ABB Robotics

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This Position reports to :

IS Manager

Take your next career step at ABB and join a global team that is driving the transformation of industry and society toward a more productive and sustainable future. We are looking for an experienced IS Global Security Technical Risk Manager to strengthen our Robotics division. In this role, you will lead efforts to identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks across our global infrastructure, cloud platforms, applications, and digital services. You will act as a strategic link between cybersecurity, IT operations, and enterprise risk management, ensuring that technical decisions align with ABB’s risk appetite and compliance obligations.

Your responsibilities

Conducting technical risk assessments across infrastructure, cloud, applications, and third-party services

Recommending and validating technical controls to mitigate identified risks

Leading application security and penetration testing efforts

Translating technical risks into business impact for reporting to senior stakeholders

Acting as a liaison between cybersecurity, IT, compliance, and business units

You will also support secure configuration baselines and hardening guidelines, contribute to enterprise risk management and audit processes, and align risk activities with frameworks such as ISO 27005, NIST RMF, and FAIR. You will provide risk input during project planning, change management, and vendor onboarding, and play a key role in incident response and post-mortem reviews. This role covers all regions and countries within the Robotics business, including IS, factories, R&D, and digital products.

The position is global. The preferred locations are Polen, India, Spain, Italy, Sweden and China.

Your background

5 to 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT risk, or technical audit roles

Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture and cloud platforms, especially Microsoft Azure

Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27005, and OWASP

Hands-on experience with risk assessment methodologies including FAIR and CVSS

Relevant certifications such as CRISC, CISSP, CISM, ISO 27005 Risk Manager, or FAIR Analyst

Ability to translate complex technical risks into clear business language for executive reporting

Exciting Career Opportunity in Robotics

This role sits within ABB’s Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We’re entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor / operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing.

By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

What’s in it for you?

At ABB Robotics, you’ll be part of a global leader in automation and innovation. We offer a dynamic and inclusive environment where your ideas and leadership make a real impact. You’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, visionary teams, and have the opportunity to shape the future of robotics on a global scale.

We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You’ll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn’t just matter, it moves things forward.

Our benefits? Competitive, comprehensive, and crafted with you in mind.

Welcome with your application! Last day to apply is October 26th.

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