UL Solutions

Global safety testing, certification, and inspection

Lead Knowledge Specialist - GMA, Cybersecurity/AI

Security Governance, Risk & ComplianceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Engineering, or a related field is required; a master's degree is preferred.
At least 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, or global market access is required.
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity regulations, standards, and frameworks, including product security, cloud, software, and data protection.
Experience working with international regulatory requirements and multi-country schemes.
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.
Experience managing stakeholders and advising leadership and customers.
Ability to work in global, cross-functional environments and lead complex initiatives.
Cybersecurity regulatory expertise across multiple countries, schemes, and digital programs.
Knowledge of cybersecurity regulations, standards, and compliance frameworks, including product security, software assurance, cloud security, data protection, and digital trust.
Knowledge of cybersecurity schemes, regions, and regulatory systems, including mandatory requirements, voluntary schemes, and emerging regulations.
Ability to analyze new, emerging, or complex cybersecurity regulations and assess their impact on customers, platforms, and service models.
Ability to advise on cybersecurity market access strategies and translate regulatory requirements into actionable guidance and tailored service solutions.
Expertise in complex, high-impact, or non-standard cybersecurity projects, including cross-border and multi-stakeholder initiatives.
Compliance with the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and physical and digital security requirements.

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, including product security, software assurance, cloud security, data protection, and digital trust.
Lead activities supporting GMA business expansion in cybersecurity-related services, including identifying opportunities, defining scope, and tracking business results from COUs.
Support transversal knowledge across cybersecurity schemes, regions, and regulatory systems, including 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 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 support 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 and technical committees, industry working groups, and stakeholder meetings focused on cybersecurity and digital trust.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree is preferred.

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.

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.

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.

About the Company

UL Solutions

Global safety testing, certification, and inspection

UL Solutions tests, inspects, and certifies products and systems to ensure safety, security, and sustainability. It works by evaluating electronics, mobility, cybersecurity, and energy technologies against established standards, performing lab tests and risk assessments, and applying the UL Mark to passing products. Its differentiators include a long history dating back to 1894, a 2022 pivot to a for-profit unit with an IPO in 2024, and a global, cross-domain scope across fire, electrical, cybersecurity, and sustainable energy Safety science and advisory services. The goal is to help manufacturers manage supply-chain risks and bring safer, more reliable products to market.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Northbrook, IL
Founded: 1894

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