Cybersecurity Application Consultant

ABB; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Cybersecurity Application Consultant - Offshore to lead cybersecurity design and advisory for offshore assets in a hybrid work model. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to strengthen cyber resilience and ensure regulatory compliance across FPSOs, FSOs, and FPUs.

Ideal candidates will combine software security sales experience with deep knowledge of IEC 62443, NIST, and maritime regulations, and will drive strategic cybersecurity initiatives across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, Cybersecurity, or engineering.
• Proven sales experience of software solutions & cybersecurity services.
• Knowledge of IEC 62443, NIST, IACS UR E26/E27.
• Hands-on knowledge of SIEM, IDS/IPS, and threat monitoring.
• Understanding offshore/industrial facilities and ABB ICSS.

Responsibilities

• Serve as cybersecurity SME for offshore environments.
• Design end-to-end cybersecurity solutions for offshore assets.
• Develop secure ICSS architectures and integrate third-party OT platforms.
• Assess client cybersecurity maturity and mitigate risks.
• Build relationships with offshore operators and stakeholders.
• Lead cybersecurity strategy, roadmaps, and bid support.
• Ensure lifecycle cybersecurity requirements across design to delivery.
• Monitor regulatory trends and threats.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Software sales

Regulatory compliance

SIEM/IDS/IPS

Offshore/industrial

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Cybersecurity/Engineering

Job description

Cybersecurity Application Consultant - Offshore

Location: Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Category: Sales, Marketing & Communication

Employment Type: Full Time

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Hub Digital Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to collect, analyze, and interpret financial data. Each day, you will update budgets and forecasting models and identify trends and problems. You will also showcase your expertise by communicating insights and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive financial performance and optimize business outcomes. The role Provides financial expertise to their assigned organization by compiling and analyzing various relevant metrics, identifying trends and problems, communicating information to relevant groups, and recommending actions to improve financial performance of a specific business.

The work model for the role is: #LI-Hybrid. You will be mainly accountable for:

• Serving as the cybersecurity subject matter expert for offshore environments, leveraging deep knowledge of ABB cybersecurity technologies, solutions, and industry standards.
• Designing and architect end-to-end cybersecurity solutions for offshore assets (FPSOs, FSOs, FPUs), including PMS, DCS, SIS, telecom, electrical, subsea, and digital network systems.
• Developing secure ICSS architectures and ensure seamless integration between ABB systems and third-party OT platforms while maintaining cybersecurity and operational integrity.
• Assessing client cybersecurity maturity, identify vulnerabilities and risks, and recommend mitigation strategies aligned with offshore operational and regulatory requirements.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with offshore operators, EPCs, and key stakeholders, acting as the primary interface between customers and ABB cybersecurity teams.
• Leading cybersecurity strategy, digital roadmaps, solution scoping, proposal development, and technical bid support to drive business growth and customer value.
• Collaborating with cross-functional specialists to ensure cybersecurity requirements are incorporated throughout the solution lifecycle, from design and implementation to ongoing support and project delivery.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable cybersecurity frameworks and maritime regulations, including IEC 62443, NIST, IACS UR E26/E27, and Class Society requirements, while monitoring industry trends and emerging threats.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proven experience selling software solutions and cybersecurity consulting services within large, complex enterprise environments, with a strong track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including IEC 62443 and NIST, as well as maritime and offshore regulations such as IACS UR E26/E27.
• Ability to incorporate regulatory and compliance requirements into customer engagements, solution design, and project scoping for offshore and industrial environments.
• Hands-on knowledge of cybersecurity technologies and platforms, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, anomaly detection, threat monitoring, and advanced security solutions.
• Strong understanding of offshore production facilities and architectures, including FPSOs, FSOs, FPUs, ABB ICSS platforms, and third-party system integrations.
• Experience identifying and addressing cybersecurity challenges across industrial sectors, with the ability to build, lead, and influence cross‑functional pursuit and delivery teams.
• Commercial acumen with an understanding of SaaS and PaaS business models, coupled with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across functions, geographies, and organizational boundaries.

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

More about us

The Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Division’s goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reduce risk, operational cost and capital cost, while minimizing waste for customers, from project start-up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle.

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.