Lead Knowledge Specialist, GMA - Cybersecurity/AI

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Automotive • Professional Services • Software • Consulting • Energy • Chemical • Renewable Energy
Our mission is to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place.
The Role
Serve as UL GMA's primary cybersecurity regulatory expert: advise on regulations and standards, lead cybersecurity knowledge strategy and service development, support market access across countries, represent UL in external forums, and provide high-value strategic guidance to leaders and customers.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
This role acts as a trusted cybersecurity authority within GMA, combining regulatory expertise with strategic advisory capabilities. The specialist contributes to GMA Knowledge strategy, leads cybersecurity related initiatives, and supports the development of new digital and regulatory services. The role may act as as primary contact for cybersecurity related schemes and represent UL in external regulatory, technical, and stakeholder forums.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Serve as the primary cybersecurity regulatory expert for market access across multiple countries, schemes, and digital programs.
  • Provide authoritative guidance on cybersecurity regulations, standards, and compliance frameworks, such as product security, software assurance, cloud security, data protection, and digital trust.
  • Lead activities supporting GMA business expansion in cybersecurity-related services, including opportunity identification, scope definition, and tracking of business results from COUs.
  • Support transversal knowledge across cybersecurity schemes, regions, and regulatory systems (e.g., mandatory requirements, voluntary schemes, and emerging regulations).
  • Advise GMA leaders and managers on strategy definition, initiative prioritization, regulatory developments, and performance monitoring related to cybersecurity offerings.
  • Analyze and assess new, emerging, or complex cybersecurity regulations beyond current coverage, including their impact on customers, platforms, and UL service models.
  • Contribute to the development and evolution of cybersecurity-focused GMA services, including digital, platform-based, or data-driven solutions.
  • Provide high-value advisory services to internal and external stakeholders on cybersecurity market access strategies, helping customers navigate complex regulatory environments.
  • Act as a strategic advisor to business units and clients, translating cybersecurity regulatory requirements into actionable guidance and tailored service solutions that drive compliance and commercial success.
  • Provide leadership and expert counsel on complex, high-impact, or non-standard cybersecurity projects, including cross-border and multi-stakeholder initiatives.
  • Represent UL in regulatory, technical committees, industry working groups, and stakeholder meetings focused on cybersecurity and digital trust.
  • Ensure compliance with the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and all physical and digital security requirements.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).
  • 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, or global market access.
  • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity regulations, standards, and frameworks (e.g., product security, cloud, software, data protection).
  • Experience working with international regulatory requirements and multi-country schemes.
  • Proven ability to analyze complex or emerging regulations and translate them into business impact.
  • Experience supporting business growth and service development in cybersecurity or compliance-related areas.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience advising leadership and customers.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in global, cross-functional environments and lead complex initiatives.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Engineering, or related field
  • Master's degree
  • 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, or global market access
  • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity regulations, standards, and frameworks (product security, cloud, software, data protection)
  • Experience working with international regulatory requirements and multi-country schemes
  • Proven ability to analyze complex or emerging regulations and translate them into business impact
  • Experience supporting business growth and service development in cybersecurity or compliance-related areas
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and experience advising leadership and customers
  • Demonstrated ability to work in global, cross-functional environments and lead complex initiatives
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

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UL Solutions Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support The 401(k) program is portrayed as strong, with a notable employer match and an additional company contribution after the first year that enhances long‑term savings. This structure is consistently highlighted as a differentiator in the total rewards mix.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical coverage is characterized by multiple plan options administered by a major carrier and a substantial employer cost share, alongside dental, vision, and mental‑health/EAP resources. The breadth of choices and supportive programs underscore a comprehensive health offering.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO with sick time, floating holidays, and dedicated paid volunteer days are emphasized, along with paid parental bonding and family‑care leave. Flexible work arrangements by role further increase the practical utility of time‑off benefits.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
15,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1894

What We Do

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 100 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Certification Marks serve as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflect an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

Why Work With Us

Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence.

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