Cybersecurity Specialist

Abbott Laboratories; Orlando (FL); Remote; USD 75,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to enhance its cybersecurity posture. In this role, you will analyze threats and vulnerabilities, develop actionable intelligence, and support the company's ongoing cyber threat management program. You will work with cutting-edge security tools and collaborate with various teams to ensure the safety of applications and data. This position offers the flexibility of remote work within the U.S. and provides opportunities for career growth within a company recognized for its commitment to employee development and diversity.

Benefits

Free Medical Coverage

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development Opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion Programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or IT management systems.
• Strong understanding of security concepts and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform threat identification and mitigation activities.
• Support the company's cyber threat and vulnerability management program.

Skills

Cybersecurity

IT Management Systems

Threat Identification

Report Writing

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

Tools

Security Controls

Threat Intelligence Tools

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

We’re focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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 position can work remotely within the U.S.

The Cybersecurity Specialist is responsible for the ongoing analysis of internal and external cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities and the production of actionable intelligence for the organization. This role involves collecting data from multiple sources, generating intelligence reports and briefings, recommending vulnerability mitigation approaches, and providing detailed analyses of emerging cybersecurity threats.

What You’ll Work On

• Perform threat identification and mitigation activities using industry-leading security controls and tools.
• Support the advancement of the company’s cyber threat and vulnerability management program to ensure consistent identification, analysis, response, and monitoring of threats, events, and vulnerabilities.
• Assess threats to the business and deploy appropriate countermeasures.
• Interface with platform management and operations teams to aid in tool configuration and ensure proper log review and data production for security intelligence.
• Develop patterns for analysis tools used to identify and thwart malicious attacks.
• Ensure application protection in compliance with global privacy, security, business resiliency, and compliance frameworks.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in cybersecurity or IT management systems, with a preference for product security experience in consumer-facing apps and services.
• Strong understanding of security concepts and best practices.
• Excellent report writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

PREFERRED:

• Experience with threat intelligence report writing.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CSSLP, CEH).

Apply Now

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits at www.abbottbenefits.com.

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that helps 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 ranges from $75,300.00 to $150,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary.