Cybersecurity Specialist

Abbott Laboratories; Lake Forest (IL); Remote; USD 75,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist focused on Threat Modeling to enhance its security posture. This role involves analyzing vulnerabilities, conducting threat assessments, and collaborating with teams to fortify the company's cybersecurity measures. Ideal candidates will possess a tech background and relevant cybersecurity experience.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Free medical coverage in Health Investment Plan

Excellent retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 0-5 years experience in cybersecurity or IT management.
• Strong preference for product security experience.
• Experience with MDS2 and SBOM Publishing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct threat modeling to identify security risks.
• Manage cybersecurity risks through risk assessment.
• Define security requirements for product solutions.

Skills

Security concepts

Threat Modeling

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Penetration Testing

Security Risk Assessments

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year

• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This Cybersecurity Specialist (Threat Modeling)position can work remotely within the U.S.

Cybersecurity Specialist is responsible for ongoing analysis of security threats and vulnerabilities. Individuals in this role collect data from multiple sources and recommend cybersecurity risk mitigation approaches as well as provide detailed analysis of emerging cybersecurity threats. Individuals in this role provide assistance to cybersecurity personnel to aid in identifying and blocking threats through development of security controls.

What You’ll Work On

• Conduct threat modeling to identify security risks

• Manage cybersecurity risks through risk assessment

• Define security requirements for product solutions

• Design secure architectures at the system and implementation levels

• Identify options for mitigating security-related risks and assist in evaluating these options

• Support security activities in communications with regulatory bodies

• Develop advanced technical ideas and guide their development into final products

• Maintain a high level of technical knowledge on security

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field

• 0-5 years cybersecurity or IT management system experience with a strong preference for product security experience (consumer facing apps and services)

• Strong understanding of security concepts and best practices

• Experience with Threat Modeling, Security Risk Assessments, Penetration Testing, MDS2, and SBOM Publishing

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

PREFERRED:

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CSSLP, CEH)

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Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $75,300.00 – $150,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.