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Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.



At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.



The job of Cyber Security Specialist with automation background is to apply strong security knowledge and expertise to activities in all Information Systems process domains to assist with business needs and help solving difficult topics in ABB Oy Helsinki, Tampere or Vaasa. You can also work remotely if that suits you better.



Reporting to the Service Manager, Energy Industries, you will identify, propose, advise on and implement existing Information Systems security technology, helping with the installation, management, maintenance, and optimization of solutions/services. Your responsibility areas can be adjusted based on your skills.



Your responsibilities

  • Delivering cyber security services and consulting to industry and energy customers in Finland (and possibly other countries within Northern European region)
  • Evaluating control systems security regarding customer requirements
  • Development and setup of security concepts in an AD environment
  • System design work, configuration of firewalls, switches and other security related HW
  • Leading the Cyber Security requirements, design and implementation for the Industrial Analytics and AI Platform and Applications
  • Presenting concept decisions with risk evaluation to customers in meetings, workshops, seminars etc.
  • Being part of HUB NEU (North Europe) Cyber Security Team as technical advisor
  • Driving awareness in the team on cyber security risks, requirements and compliance, tracking and reporting compliance to ABB cyber security standards in development
  • Driving cyber security activities for the Digital development stream covering the Product portfolio and projects
  • Sharing knowledge and – if senior - guiding others on implementation and operation, using understanding of existing security technology and business requirements

Your background

  • University degree in the IT environment, in best case with focus on IT security and/or automation
  • Intense knowledge of one or more object oriented programming language
  • It’s beneficial if you have expertise in Windows, product related knowledge with security devices, software, networking and virtualization
  • Fluent in English, any other language is an asset
  • A collaborative, solution-focused approach and strong written and spoken communication skills
  • Knowledge in relevant security standards and knowledge in industry specific security requirements is beneficial

More about us



ABB Energy Industries is enabling safe, smart and sustainable projects and operations for businesses across the oil, gas, chemicals, life sciences, power generation and water sectors. Driving integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify industry we connect our people and technology to help our customers adapt and succeed. With over 50 years domain expertise, we continue to innovate and reshape traditional approaches across the energy sector with our technologies designed to improve operational efficiency, reduce risk, reduce energy consumption and waste.



In Finland, ABB has about 5000 employees, making it one of the biggest industrial employers in the country. ABB Finland serves its customers in over 20 locations and has production sites in Helsinki, Vaasa, Porvoo and Hamina. As a global company, we’re also able to offer international job opportunities.



For more information contact LPG Manager, Energy Industries Service Markus Lätti, tel. +358 50 335 7711.



Interested in joining the crew? Please apply for the position by September 13, 2021. The position will be filled when we find a suitable candidate so apply as soon as possible. We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.

APPLY through here: Cyber Security Specialist with automation background in Vaasa, Finland | Service at ABB (careers.abb)



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Job details
Work experience:
Work experience is required
Duration of work experience:
Between 2 and 5 years
Language skills:
  • English
  • Very good
Salary range:
Not provided
Date of expiry:

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