Cluster Security Manager 80 – 100%

In this role, you will serve as a recognized subject expert in security, providing competent functional support across a country or cluster of countries. You will be responsible for researching, analysing, and interpreting emerging security threats that could impact employees, assets, or operations. You will play a key role in organizational resilience, crisis management, and the implementation of Hitachi Energy-s global and regional security strategies. Reporting to the Head of Regional Security, you will manage complex projects with limited supervision, coach lower-level professionals, and contribute to critical business decisions through expert security insights. Cluster Security Manager 80 – 100% (f/m/d) Location: Zurich, Switzerland Job type: Full-Time Job Reference Code: R0116408 How you will make an impact Analyze emerging domestic and international security threats and provide timely assessments and advisories. Deliver competent security support across the country/cluster, ensuring alignment with regional security standards and KPIs. Ensure compliance through audits, inspections, and monitoring of evolving security legislation. Provide expert security risk management advice to support key business decisions. Drive continuous improvement and behavioural change through global and regional security initiatives. Engage internal and external stakeholders to strengthen security awareness and performance. Lead or support security-related projects, managing objectives, resources, and reporting. Coordinate organizational resilience, emergency response, and country-level crisis management. Your background Min. 5 years Advanced education and significant experience as a security specialist. Proven expertise in threat intelligence, risk analysis, and crisis management. Strong understanding of security standards, legislation, compliance requirements, and audit processes. Experience coaching and advising leaders on security matters within a complex organization. Business fluent in German and English. Demonstrated ability to manage security programs, projects, and budgets effectively. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, communication, and cross-functional collaboration. Experience in organizational resilience, emergency response, and business continuity coordination. Ability to operate in a global matrix environment and manage responsibilities across multiple countries. Approx. 30% Travel required More about us Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow. Interested in joining our team? If so, we look forward to receiving your full application (motivation letter, CV, references) only via our online careers tool: Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world-s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 40,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD.