Regional Cybersecurity Specialist M/F
Carrier Global Corporation, New Bremen, OH, United States
Why Carrier?
Carrier is the leading worldwide provider of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, fire, security, and cold chain solutions. We invented the modern air conditioning, and our team of pioneers and innovators have a long trajectory of developing new technologies.
We offer an evolving range of industry-leading services and solutions aimed to create healthier homes, buildings, and shipping environments to reduce environmental impact. We recognize diversity and inclusion as the engine to growth and innovation, and continue to lead because we have an exceptional workforce that puts the client at the centre of everything.
About the Role We are looking for a
Regional Cybersecurity Specialist (RCS)
to join a global cybersecurity organization and play a key role in
driving cyber resilience, regulatory compliance, and risk reduction across a defined region .
As a senior cybersecurity leader, you will act as a
strategic partner to regional business and technology stakeholders , ensuring that global cybersecurity strategy is effectively implemented while addressing local risks, regulations, and operational challenges.
This is a
high-impact, transversal role
at the intersection of
security, business, and transformation .
Key Responsibilities Cyber Risk Management
Own and maintain the regional cyber risk register
Assess risks related to business initiatives, technology changes, and operations
Provide insights to support enterprise-level decision-making
Governance, Policy & Compliance
Ensure adoption of global cybersecurity policies and standards across the region
Manage exceptions, remediation plans, and audit readiness (e.g., SOX)
Collaborate with Internal Audit, Compliance, and Regulatory teams
Incident Response & Resilience
Lead regional response to major cybersecurity incidents
Coordinate containment, recovery, and communication
Drive post-incident improvements and resilience exercises
Third-Party Risk Management
Oversee vendor risk assessments (TPRM)
Support remediation of third-party risks
Monitor supply chain and external threat exposure
Security Advisory & Architecture
Advise on IT/OT architecture, cloud, IAM, and network security
Ensure security-by-design across digital and transformation initiatives
Align with global architecture and engineering teams
Regulatory & Data Privacy
Act as the regional cybersecurity representative for regulatory matters (e.g., GDPR)
Ensure audit and certification readiness
Monitor evolving regulations and guide business stakeholders
Business Engagement & Leadership
Serve as a trusted advisor to CIOs and regional leadership
Embed cybersecurity into strategy, transformation, and M&A activities
Deliver executive-level reporting on security posture
Awareness & Culture
Lead regional security awareness initiatives
Track behavioral metrics and improve security culture
Program Delivery & Metrics
Oversee cybersecurity aspects of major regional programs
Track KPIs/KRIs and report to senior leadership
Your Profile Experience
10+ years of experience in cybersecurity
Strong background in
regional or global environments
Experience working across
multiple countries and business units
Expertise
Strong knowledge of
GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance)
Experience with frameworks:
NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, PCI-DSS, MITRE ATT&CK
Solid understanding of
cloud security, IAM, and network security
Ability to operate at both
strategic and operational levels
Certifications (preferred)
CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CCSP
ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Auditor
CEH or equivalent
Soft Skills
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
Ability to translate technical risk into business insights
Comfortable operating in high-pressure and complex environments
Experience working in
multicultural and international contexts
Our commitment to you As an employer of choice, our greatest assets are the expertise, creativity, and passion of our employees. We strive to provide a great place to work that attracts, develops, and retains the best talent, promotes employee engagement, fosters teamwork, and drives innovation for the benefit of our customers.
We aim to create an environment where you feel that you belong, with diversity and inclusion as the engine to growth and innovation. We develop and deploy best-in-class programs and practices, providing enriching career opportunities, listening to employee feedback, and always challenging ourselves to do better.
The values that guide us are respect, integrity, inclusion, innovation, and excellence.
We’re excited for you to join us and make a difference.
Apply Now! Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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We offer an evolving range of industry-leading services and solutions aimed to create healthier homes, buildings, and shipping environments to reduce environmental impact. We recognize diversity and inclusion as the engine to growth and innovation, and continue to lead because we have an exceptional workforce that puts the client at the centre of everything.
About the Role We are looking for a
Regional Cybersecurity Specialist (RCS)
to join a global cybersecurity organization and play a key role in
driving cyber resilience, regulatory compliance, and risk reduction across a defined region .
As a senior cybersecurity leader, you will act as a
strategic partner to regional business and technology stakeholders , ensuring that global cybersecurity strategy is effectively implemented while addressing local risks, regulations, and operational challenges.
This is a
high-impact, transversal role
at the intersection of
security, business, and transformation .
Key Responsibilities Cyber Risk Management
Own and maintain the regional cyber risk register
Assess risks related to business initiatives, technology changes, and operations
Provide insights to support enterprise-level decision-making
Governance, Policy & Compliance
Ensure adoption of global cybersecurity policies and standards across the region
Manage exceptions, remediation plans, and audit readiness (e.g., SOX)
Collaborate with Internal Audit, Compliance, and Regulatory teams
Incident Response & Resilience
Lead regional response to major cybersecurity incidents
Coordinate containment, recovery, and communication
Drive post-incident improvements and resilience exercises
Third-Party Risk Management
Oversee vendor risk assessments (TPRM)
Support remediation of third-party risks
Monitor supply chain and external threat exposure
Security Advisory & Architecture
Advise on IT/OT architecture, cloud, IAM, and network security
Ensure security-by-design across digital and transformation initiatives
Align with global architecture and engineering teams
Regulatory & Data Privacy
Act as the regional cybersecurity representative for regulatory matters (e.g., GDPR)
Ensure audit and certification readiness
Monitor evolving regulations and guide business stakeholders
Business Engagement & Leadership
Serve as a trusted advisor to CIOs and regional leadership
Embed cybersecurity into strategy, transformation, and M&A activities
Deliver executive-level reporting on security posture
Awareness & Culture
Lead regional security awareness initiatives
Track behavioral metrics and improve security culture
Program Delivery & Metrics
Oversee cybersecurity aspects of major regional programs
Track KPIs/KRIs and report to senior leadership
Your Profile Experience
10+ years of experience in cybersecurity
Strong background in
regional or global environments
Experience working across
multiple countries and business units
Expertise
Strong knowledge of
GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance)
Experience with frameworks:
NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, PCI-DSS, MITRE ATT&CK
Solid understanding of
cloud security, IAM, and network security
Ability to operate at both
strategic and operational levels
Certifications (preferred)
CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CCSP
ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Auditor
CEH or equivalent
Soft Skills
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
Ability to translate technical risk into business insights
Comfortable operating in high-pressure and complex environments
Experience working in
multicultural and international contexts
Our commitment to you As an employer of choice, our greatest assets are the expertise, creativity, and passion of our employees. We strive to provide a great place to work that attracts, develops, and retains the best talent, promotes employee engagement, fosters teamwork, and drives innovation for the benefit of our customers.
We aim to create an environment where you feel that you belong, with diversity and inclusion as the engine to growth and innovation. We develop and deploy best-in-class programs and practices, providing enriching career opportunities, listening to employee feedback, and always challenging ourselves to do better.
The values that guide us are respect, integrity, inclusion, innovation, and excellence.
We’re excited for you to join us and make a difference.
Apply Now! Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
Job Applicant's Privacy Notice:
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