IS Operations Manager Vulnerability Management

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This Position reports to:

Business Title IS Service Owner for Application Security

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the global operations of ABB's Vulnerability Management Services (VMS), ensuring that all in-scope assets are scanned and remediated in alignment with ABB's security policies and standards. Each day, you will play a crucial role in protecting ABB's digital infrastructure by managing scanning tools, defining scanning policies, and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure the timely resolution of vulnerabilities.

The work model for the role is #LI #Onsite

This role contributes to the IS Information Security Function in India.

Key Responsibilities - You will be mainly accountable for:

- Ensure all ABB IS systems and assets are regularly scanned using the appropriate tools, scanning profiles, and authentication methods to deliver accurate and comprehensive vulnerability assessments aligned with the defined service scope.
- Take full ownership of vulnerability remediation efforts by coordinating with internal stakeholders, including IS service owners, technology teams, and external partners, to ensure the timely resolution of identified issues.
- Lead and manage the Vulnerability Management Services (VMS) team, ensuring complete asset coverage, effective stakeholder support, and adherence to ABB's global Infosec policies and standards.
- Oversee the functionality, availability, and configuration of VMS tools, particularly within the Qualys platform, ensuring scanning policies are properly maintained and aligned with service documentation and compliance requirements.
- Provide expert guidance and support for reporting and analysis initiatives within Information Security services, collaborating closely with the Master Data team and Business Area stakeholders.
- Define use cases for managing false positive detections and continuously work to reduce them, enhancing visibility and accuracy. Act as the central point of contact for all communications related to Vulnerability Management Services (VMS), including access requests and stakeholder updates.

Qualifications for the role

- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 10+ years of experience in Information Security, with a strong background in security operations, network/software security, and data analysis.
- 4+ years of hands-on experience in Vulnerability Management, with deep expertise in security configuration and hardening across:
- Operating Systems: Windows (all versions), UNIX/Linux (RedHat, CentOS, AIX, SUSE, Solaris, Ubuntu management skills, with fluency in English (spoken and
- Certifications required: ITIL V4 Foundation
- Preferred certification: CISM, CISSP, ISO 27001, related certification

More about us

ABB is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. Pre-employment screening may be required as part of the recruitment process.

It is our mission in Information Systems (IS) to harness the power of information technology to deliver valuable, reliable and competitive IS services for ABB. If you have a strong technical and analytical mind and the drive to help us stay ahead of the competition, you are the one we are looking for.

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