Cyber Security Specialist

ABB is hiring a Cyber Security Specialist in Hyderabad, India. Level rates it ; you can apply on ABB.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this cybersecurity role is Uses AI ●●○○: an ordinary role that requires AI tools.
The posting mentions cybersecurity, threat modeling and vulnerability management among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a senior role.
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AI in this role

Perform product cybersecurity assessments and develop automation and AI-assisted security solutions for OT products.

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At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:

R&D Global Unit Lead

Your role and responsibilities:

As an OT Product Cybersecurity Engineer within ABB Electrification’s Smart Power division, based in Hyderabad, India, your primary focus will be to perform product cybersecurity assessments and support secure product development and compliance readiness. You will conduct risk and gap assessments, contribute to secure development activities, and collaborate with global product teams to demonstrate alignment with ISA/IEC 62443, the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), and other applicable cybersecurity requirements.

The work model for the role is: #LI-Onsite

This role is contributing to the Electrification Business Smart Power Division in Hyderabad, India.

You will be mainly accountable for:

Perform product cybersecurity assessments, gap analyses, and risk assessments against ISA/IEC 62443, the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), and other relevant cybersecurity regulations and standards; identify security weaknesses and recommend risk-based mitigation strategies.
Support the adoption of Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices through threat modeling, security requirements definition, secure design reviews, code review activities, security testing, and release readiness assessments.
Perform and coordinate product vulnerability management activities, including vulnerability triage, risk assessment, remediation tracking, coordinated vulnerability disclosure, and security incident response support.
Develop and evaluate cybersecurity tools, automation frameworks, and AI-assisted solutions that improve product security, assessment efficiency, and secure development practices.
Support internal and external audits, customer assessments, and product certification activities by preparing and reviewing cybersecurity evidence.
Collaborate with global R&D, product management, quality, legal, supply chain, and cybersecurity stakeholders across functions and regions.
Develop cybersecurity awareness within product teams by conducting knowledge-sharing sessions, preparing technical guidance documents, and supporting cybersecurity training initiatives.

Qualifications for the role :

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information security, electronics, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in product cybersecurity, secure development, vulnerability management, or cybersecurity compliance.
Experience in product cybersecurity, including secure development, risk assessment, and the application of ISA/IEC 62443-4-1, ISA/IEC 62443-4-2, or comparable cybersecurity standards and requirements.
Experience in the following: software or embedded systems, firmware, Linux, networked products, industrial communications, threat modeling, vulnerability analysis, software composition analysis, attack testing, or security verification
Experience with the EU Cyber Resilience Act, or product cybersecurity regulations.
Experience with ICS, OT, embedded systems, or industrial communication protocols.
Scripting or automation experience using Python or a similar language.

More about us :

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

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How we rate this

Cyber Security Specialist at ABB rates 45 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Uses AI (AI Level 2 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Uses AI. An ordinary role that requires AI tools.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Cyber Security Specialist is an open job at ABB.
Level rates this role AI Level 2 of 4: Uses AI.
The role is based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
The job was posted on October 23, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by ABB. Apply on ABB

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

CybersecurityThreat ModelingVulnerability ManagementSecure Development Lifecycle

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Pay

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