Head of Cybersecurity, Americas

KONE•Lisle, IL

About The Position

Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world's cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people's journeys safe, convenient and reliable. Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others. Are you ready to make your next career move to join our team as our Head of Cybersecurity for KONE Americas in KONE Lisle, IL? Do you enjoy aligning local cybersecurity initiatives with global strategies, while also keeping customer and business impact in mind? Does collaborating and leading a team of cybersecurity professionals motivate you? Do you thrive in areas where you create, update, and enforce cybersecurity policies and procedures to protect digital assets, while ensuring compliance? Are you skillful with global frameworks such as tools such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and IEC 62443 and regulations relevant to the area, e.g. CMMC? Do you demonstrate a passion for sharing area-specific insights, global leadership influence, and contribute to cybersecurity strategy development? If you answered a resounding YES to these questions, then we have an amazing opportunity for you! Location of position: Lisle, IL. As our Head of Cybersecurity, Americas, you will lead the organization's regional cybersecurity strategy, ensuring protection of digital assets and compliance with regulations. This role oversees security programs and collaboration with business and IT leaders while advising executive management. The ideal candidate demonstrates proven cybersecurity leadership, strong communication skills, and holds certifications such as CISSP or CISM. You will bring 8+ years of progressive and successful experience in leading cybersecurity teams and programs in a large organization; including awareness, risk management, and product security initiatives across complex organizations to KONE. You will use the knowledge gained through your bachelor's degree or master's degree in information technology, engineering, cybersecurity, business administration or a related field. At KONE, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture, valuing each individual's contribution. Employee engagement and sustainability are key focuses, promoting ethical practices and mutual respect. We're proud to offer experiences and opportunities to help you achieve career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We hire individuals who value culture because we believe culture drives innovation. We value your authentic self. Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment. Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation We care about the communities where we live and work. Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career! Beware of Recruitment Scams! KONE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Read more on www.kone.com/careers At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life. Read more on www.kone.com/careers Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day? In 2024, we had annual net sales of EUR 11.1 billion. We employ over 60,000 driven professionals in close to 70 countries worldwide joined together by a shared vision. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, it is our mission to improve the flow of urban life.

Requirements

Proven cybersecurity leadership
Strong communication skills
8+ years of progressive and successful experience in leading cybersecurity teams and programs in a large organization; including awareness, risk management, and product security initiatives across complex organizations to KONE.
Bachelor's degree or master's degree in information technology, engineering, cybersecurity, business administration or a related field.
Strong strategic and operational mindset, with the ability to translate global cybersecurity strategies into actionable regional execution plans.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across business units, IT, product teams, external partners, and customers.
Understanding of emerging technologies and threats, including AI, IoT, and cloud security, and how they impact regional cybersecurity posture.
Ability to work in a multicultural and multi-regional environment, with sensitivity to local business needs and regulatory landscapes.

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as CISSP or CISM.
Experience in a customer-facing role, such as product management, sales management, or customer solution engineering.
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GSLC, or equivalent

Responsibilities

Lead the organization's regional cybersecurity strategy, ensuring protection of digital assets and compliance with regulations.
Oversee security programs
Collaboration with business and IT leaders
Advising executive management

Benefits

Competitive salary
Flexible work schedule
Opportunities to learn and grow
401K Employer Match
401k Employer Non-elective Contribution
Well-being Program
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
Digital Health Solutions & Telehealth
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Family & Medical Leave
Parental Leave
Leave to Care for a Domestic Partner
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
Buy-Up Long-term Disability
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity & Accident Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Legal Insurance
KONE Credit Union
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter Benefits
KONE Annual Bonus plan at 20% Target Incentive (60/40) based on achievement of company goals and individual goals.