Security Operations Manager

About ABB Robotics

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This role sits within ABB’s Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We’re entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

Your Role as Security Operations Manager

Are you ready to lead the charge in defending global digital infrastructure against cyber threats? At ABB Robotics, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Security Operations Manager to head our Security Operations Center (SOC). This is a high-impact leadership role where you will shape our threat detection, incident response, and security monitoring capabilities across all regions and digital business products.

This position reports to the IS Manager. The position is global, with preferred locations including Poland, India, Spain, Italy, and Sweden.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and operation of the global Security Operations Center (SOC), ensuring resilience and alignment with strategic security objectives.
• Coordinate and manage incident response across multiple time zones, integrating threat intelligence and driving proactive threat hunting activities.
• Select, deploy, and oversee advanced security tools, including SIEM, SOAR, and endpoint protection, while mentoring a high-performing team of analysts.
• Develop dashboards and reports to track security posture, incident trends, and response effectiveness, supporting executive-level decision-making.
• Collaborate on vulnerability management, business continuity planning, secure configurations, and vendor governance, contributing to ABB Robotics’ global Information Security operational framework.

Your Background

• 5–10 years of experience in cybersecurity, including a minimum of 3 years in a SecOps or SOC leadership role.
• Proven expertise in SIEM platforms such as Splunk or Microsoft Sentinel.
• Hands-on experience with EDR/XDR tools like Defender for Endpoint and strong knowledge of network protocols and forensic techniques.
• Familiarity with threat modeling frameworks including MITRE ATT&CK and the cyber kill chain.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple incidents under pressure.
• Relevant certifications such as GCIA, GCIH, CISSP, or CEH are highly desirable.

What’s in it for you?

At ABB Robotics, you’ll be part of a global leader in automation and innovation. We offer a dynamic and inclusive environment where your ideas and leadership make a real impact. You’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, visionary teams, and have the opportunity to shape the future of robotics on a global scale.

We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You’ll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn’t just matter, it moves things forward. Our benefits are competitive, comprehensive, and crafted with you in mind.

Key skills/competency

• Security Operations Center (SOC) Leadership
• Incident Response Management
• Threat Detection & Hunting
• SIEM (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel)
• EDR/XDR (Defender for Endpoint)
• Network Protocols & Forensics
• MITRE ATT&CK Framework
• Cyber Kill Chain
• Vulnerability Management
• Team Mentorship & Development