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Digital Solution Engineering ManagerWhat we believe in
ABB's Process Automation business area enables customers to operate some of the world's largest and most complex industrial infrastructures, helping them outrun – leaner and cleaner.
We offer a broad range of automation, electrification and digital solutions for process, hybrid and maritime industries, including industry-specific integrated control and software as well as measurement and analytics solutions and services.
Your role and responsibilitiesIn this role, we are looking for an experienced software engineering leader to join ABB's Industrial Automation Digital Organization to lead the architecture, technical vision, and engineering delivery of ABB's PKI-as-a-Service (PKIaaS) platform. The role requires deep expertise in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), cloud-native software development, cybersecurity, and distributed systems to build secure certificate lifecycle management and device identity solutions for industrial automation products.
The successful candidate will partner closely with Product Management, Software Engineering, DevOps, Quality Engineering, and Cybersecurity teams to deliver highly secure, scalable, and resilient cloud-native platforms while driving engineering excellence and technical innovation across ABB's digital portfolio.
The work model for the role is: Hybrid
You will be mainly accountable for- Lead the technical vision and architecture for ABB's PKI-as-a-Service platform by designing secure, scalable certificate lifecycle management, device identity, certificate enrollment (SCEP, EST, REST APIs), Trusted Platform Module (TPM), Factory Proxy, and cloud-native security solutions.
- Drive engineering excellence and cybersecurity best practices by establishing Secure SDLC, threat modeling, secure coding standards, DevSecOps, architecture governance, vulnerability management, and AI-enabled engineering practices across development and delivery.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams including Product Management, Software Engineering, DevOps, Quality Engineering, and Cybersecurity to deliver high-quality, resilient software aligned with business priorities, customer needs, and product roadmaps.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring by guiding architecture decisions, coaching engineering teams, promoting reusable engineering practices, ensuring compliance with ABB engineering standards, cybersecurity policies, GDPR, and industry regulations while driving continuous innovation.
- 10+ years of experience in software engineering, cybersecurity, or platform engineering with at least 3 years in a Principal Engineer, Technical Lead, or Solution Architecture role.
- Strong expertise in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), X.509 certificates, TLS, TCP/IP, certificate lifecycle management, certificate-based authentication, public key cryptography, SCEP, EST, OpenSSL, and secure device identity (IDevID/LDevID).
- Proven experience designing secure enterprise applications using .NET Core, C#, Angular, REST APIs, Kubernetes, containers, cloud-native architectures, and microservices, with strong understanding of distributed systems.
- Extensive knowledge of Trusted Platform Module (TPM), secure boot, secure key storage, RSA key generation, encryption/decryption, digital signatures, Factory Proxy, and secure provisioning for Industrial IoT and Edge devices.
- Strong understanding of Secure SDLC, threat modeling, DevSecOps, cloud security, vulnerability management, network security, infrastructure security, and cybersecurity architecture for enterprise platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to lead architecture discussions, influence technical strategy, mentor engineering teams, and collaborate effectively with global engineering, product, and business stakeholders.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related engineering discipline. Experience with IEEE 802.1AR Secure Device Identity, industrial automation environments, and certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCSP will be an added advantage.
ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. The Process Automation (PA) business area automates, electrifies, and digitalizes some of the world's most complex industrial infrastructures. Through its divisions, ABB delivers automation, software, measurement, and analytics solutions across industries including energy, chemicals, mining, water, marine, pulp and paper, and manufacturing.
By joining ABB, you will contribute to building secure digital platforms that enable customers to operate safer, smarter, and more sustainable industrial operations while shaping the future of industrial cybersecurity.
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.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related engineering discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in software engineering, cybersecurity, or platform engineering.
- At least 3 years leading architecture or serving as a Principal Engineer or Technical Lead.
- Deep expertise in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), X.509 certificates, TLS, certificate lifecycle management, and certificate-based authentication.
- Hands-on experience with device identity (IDevID/LDevID), secure IoT/Edge device onboarding, SCEP, EST, and REST-based certificate services.
- Experience with OpenSSL and public key cryptography (RSA, digital signing, encryption/decryption).
- Extensive knowledge of TPM, secure key storage, secure boot, and hardware-backed cryptographic identity.
- Proven experience developing enterprise applications using .NET Core, C#, Angular, REST APIs, Kubernetes, containers, and cloud-native architectures.
- Strong understanding of Secure SDLC, threat modeling, secure coding standards, vulnerability management, and DevSecOps.
- Experience designing and leading complex distributed software platforms and collaborating with cross-functional/global teams.
- Experience with IEEE 802.1AR Secure Device Identity standards and automated certificate provisioning.
- Knowledge of Factory Proxy, manufacturing certificate provisioning, and industrial automation environments.
- Knowledge of IPTABLES, network security, and infrastructure security.
- Professional cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or equivalent).
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and disability and life insurance included. Immediate eligibility in some roles reinforces the sense of dependable core coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid holidays, sick days, volunteer time, sabbaticals, and, in some cases, 25 days of PTO. Flexible scheduling and remote-work options add to perceived time-off and flexibility value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as robust, including a 401(k) with company contributions or matching and, in some cases, profit sharing or pension savings. Stock purchase/share acquisition programs complement longer-term savings options.
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