Security Manager

ABB; Vaasa; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Annual performance bonus

Employee share acquisition program

Continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

ABB Distribution Solutions in Vaasa, Finland seeks a Security Manager to lead information security, physical security and security operations. You will drive risk management, governance and resilience across the business while collaborating with HSES, IT, HR, Facilities and Legal.

This is a role at the intersection of security, technology and business. You will work with a broad network of stakeholders in Finland and internationally to strengthen protection of people, information and facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in information security management systems (ISO 27001) and security risk management.
• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in a relevant field; strong collaboration and stakeholder skills.
• Fluency in Finnish and English required for local and international work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop information security management and ISMS activities including audits and improvements.
• Develop physical and protective security, access control and site security practices.
• Manage security operations, risk and incident management, crisis preparedness and business continuity.
• Coordinate security risk assessments, incident response and security awareness programs.

Skills

Information security

Risk management

Security governance

ISMS (ISO 27001)

Stakeholder collaboration

Finnish language

English language

Education

B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree

Job description

Tämä Positio Raportoi HSE & Security Manager

ABB:llä pääset mukaan auttamaan eri teollisuudenaloja toimimaan tuottavammin, tehokkaammin ja kestävämmin.

Meillä sinua rohkaistaan viemään asioita eteenpäin, saat tukea ja mahdollisuuksia kasvaa ja olla ylpeä siitä, mitä saavutamme yhdessä.

Tule mukaan rakentamaan kestävämpää tulevaisuutta. Run what runs the world.

Your Role And Responsibilities

We are looking for a Security Manager to join ABB Distribution Solutions in Vaasa, Finland. In this role, you will take a key position in developing and coordinating security across our business. Your responsibility covers information security, physical security, protective security and security operations, with a strong focus on risk management, preparedness and continuous improvement. You will work at the intersection of security, technology and business, helping us protect our people, information, operations and facilities. You will collaborate closely with HSES, IT, HR, Facilities, Legal, Corporate Security and business stakeholders in Finland and internationally. This is an opportunity to build on a strong information security foundation and develop security as an increasingly integrated part of our business resilience. The role focuses on security governance, risk management and business security. Technical cybersecurity and IT infrastructure security are managed by the relevant IT and cybersecurity functions, with whom you will work closely.

You Will Be Mainly Accountable For

• Leading and continuously developing information security management and ISMS activities, including ISO 27001, security risk management, audits and improvement actions
• Developing and coordinating physical and protective security, including access control, visitor management, site security arrangements and people security practices
• Managing security operations and services, including reception and applicable guarding services, and driving their performance and continuous improvement
• Coordinating security risk and incident management, including risk assessments, incident response, corrective actions, security awareness and lessons learned
• Supporting crisis preparedness, security exercises and business continuity, strengthening the overall resilience of the organization
• Supporting security development across the business, including M&A integration, implementation of ABB security requirements and response to changes in the security and threat environment

Our team dynamics

You will be part of the HSES team supporting ABB Distribution Solutions in Finland. We work collaboratively across functions and locations, combining specialist expertise with a practical, business-oriented approach. In this role, you will have significant ownership of your area and the opportunity to influence how security is developed. You will work both independently and together with a broad network of local and global stakeholders.

Qualifications For The Role

• Relevant experience in information security, security management, risk management or a related field, with a good understanding of information security management systems and ISO 27001
• A B.Sc. or M.Sc. level degree in a relevant field
• Experience in security risk assessment and risk-based security management, with the ability to translate requirements and risks into practical business solutions
• Experience or interest in broader business security areas such as physical and protective security, incident and crisis management, business continuity, security services or M&A integration
• Strong collaboration, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and organizational levels
• A structured and analytical approach, strong ownership and the ability to work independently
• Fluency in Finnish and English, both required for effective local and international stakeholder collaboration

What's in it for you?

This role offers an opportunity to take security beyond a single discipline and contribute to the development of a broader business security and resilience capability.

You will have the freedom and responsibility to shape security practices, develop your expertise across multiple security domains and work with a broad network of professionals in Finland and internationally.

Your work will have a tangible impact on how we protect our people, information, facilities and operations – and how prepared we are for an evolving security environment.

Benefits

Our culture and benefits reflect our values: courage, care, curiosity and collaboration. The most appreciated benefits according to our personnel are at the moment e.g. an annual performance bonus, employee share acquisition program, continuous learning opportunities, bicycle and other wellbeing and family benefits. We have a hybrid working model.

More About Us

ABB’s Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection and control of power. Our technologies and solutions support utilities, industries and infrastructure in strengthening the reliability, efficiency and resilience of electrical distribution. Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Siksi kaikentyyppiset taustat ja kokemukset ovat meille tervetulleita.

For this position ABB performs pre-employment screening in alignment with local legislation before extending an offer. By applying to this open role, you agree with this process, and specific consent from you for the pre-employment screening will be addressed during the recruitment process. More information here: Are you subject to security clearance vetting | Supo

For more information, please contact HSES Manager, Mika Parvinen, tel. [phone], best available Mon-Fri between 15-16 EEST.