Head of Cybersecurity, Americas

Security Executive Council; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 172,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k employer match

Health insurance

Flexible work schedule

Career growth opportunities

Bonus plan

Job summary

KONE is seeking a Head of Cybersecurity for the Americas to lead regional cybersecurity strategy, oversee security programs and collaborate with business and IT leaders while advising executive management. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and deep experience with global frameworks and regulations.

The ideal candidate will hold CISSP or CISM, have 8+ years in cybersecurity leadership, and be able to translate global strategies into regional execution, ensuring protection of

Qualifications

• 8+ years leading cybersecurity teams and programs in large organizations.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in information technology, engineering, cybersecurity, business administration or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization’s regional cybersecurity strategy for Americas.
• Oversee security programs and collaborate with business and IT leaders while advising executive management.
• Translate global cybersecurity strategies into actionable regional execution plans.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance

Cloud security

AI & IoT security

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in IT, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Business Admin or related field

Certifications: CISSP

Certifications: CISM

Certifications: GSLC

Tools

ISO 27001

NIST CSF

IEC 62443

Job description

About the job

Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable. Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others. Are you ready to make your next career move tojoin our team as our Head of Cybersecurity for KONE Americas in KONE Lisle, IL?

• Do you enjoy aligning local cybersecurity initiatives with global strategies, while also keeping customer and business impact in mind?
• Does collaborating and leading a team of cybersecurity professionals motivate you?
• Do you thrive in areas where you create, update, and enforce cybersecurity policies and procedures to protect digital assets, while ensuring compliance?
• Are you skillful with global frameworks such as tools such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and IEC 62443 and regulations relevant to the area, e.g. CMMC?
• Do you demonstrate a passion for sharing area‑specific insights, global leadership influence, and contribute to cybersecurity strategy development?

If you answered a resounding YES to these questions, then we have an amazing opportunity for you!

As our Head of Cybersecurity, Americas, you will lead the organization’s regional cybersecurity strategy, ensuring protection of digital assets and compliance with regulations. This role oversees security programs and collaboration with business and IT leaders while advising executive management. The ideal candidate demonstrates proven cybersecurity leadership, strong communication skills, and holds certifications such as CISSP or CISM.

Qualifications:

You will bring 8+ years of progressive and successful experience in leading cybersecurity teams and programs in a large organization, including awareness, risk management, and product security initiatives across complex organizations to KONE. You will use the knowledge gained through your bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in information technology, engineering, cybersecurity, business administration or a related field.

Other Listed Duties and Hiring Requirements:

• Strong strategic and operational mindset, with the ability to translate global cybersecurity strategies into actionable regional execution plans.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across business units, IT, product teams, external partners, and customers.
• Understanding of emerging technologies and threats, including AI, IoT, and cloud security, and how they impact regional cybersecurity posture.
• Ability to work in a multicultural and multi-regional environment, with sensitivity to local business needs and regulatory landscapes.
• Experience in a customer-facing role, such as product management, sales management, or customer solution engineering, is considered an advantage.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GSLC, or equivalent are considered an advantage.

Compensation:

At KONE, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture, valuing each individual's contribution. Employee engagement and sustainability are key focuses, promoting ethical practices and mutual respect. We're proud to offer experiences and opportunities to help you achieve career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance. We hire individuals who value culture because we believe culture drives innovation.

• We value your authentic self.
• Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment.
• Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation
• We care about the communities where we live and work.

Just some of our many benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedule
• Opportunities to learn and grow
• 401K Employer Match
• 401k Employer Non-elective Contribution
• Well‑being Program
• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Digital Health Solutions & Telehealth
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Family & Medical Leave
• Parental Leave
• Leave to Care for a Domestic Partner
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Buy-Up Long-term Disability
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity & Accident Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Insurance
• KONE Credit Union
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits

The hiring range for this role is $171,600 – $235,950. The compensation package offered will depend on their ability to meet the requirements of the role and a range of factors unique to each candidate, including their skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location.

KONE Annual Bonus plan at 20% Target Incentive (60/40) based on achievement of company goals and individual goals.

We know how to fine‑tune corporate security because we've led effective and efficient Fortune 500‑level security programs. The SEC helps businesses find the best balance of risk mitigation, cost and innovation.