Security Manager

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Your role and responsibilities

We are looking for aSecurity 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 coversinformation 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 onsecurity 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.

• Leading and continuously developinginformation security management and ISMS activities, including ISO 27001, security risk management, audits and improvement actions
• Developing and coordinatingphysical and protective security, including access control, visitor management, site security arrangements and people security practices
• Managingsecurity operations and services, including reception and applicable guarding services, and driving their performance and continuous improvement
• Coordinatingsecurity risk and incident management, including risk assessments, incident response, corrective actions, security awareness and lessons learned
• Supportingcrisis preparedness, security exercises and business continuity, strengthening the overall resilience of the organization
• Supporting security development across the business, includingM&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.

• Relevant experience ininformation security, security management, risk management or a related field, with a good understanding of information security management systems andISO 27001
• A B.Sc. or M.Sc. level degree in a relevant field
• Experience insecurity 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 asphysical 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 inFinnish and English, both required for effective local and international stakeholder collaboration

We do not expect you to be an expert in every area from day one. We are looking for a security professional with a strong foundation, curiosity and motivation to grow into a broader security management role.

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. 

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.

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. +358 50 3347634, best available Mon-Fri between 15-16 EEST. Please apply for the position by October 4, 2026. We look forward to receiving your application.

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.

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