Cybersecurity Specialist

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

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to work remotely within the U.S. This role focuses on analyzing cybersecurity threats, generating intelligence reports, and implementing vulnerability mitigation strategies. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, strong communication skills, and significant experience in cybersecurity.

Benefits

Free medical coverage after qualifying

High employer contribution retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement programs

Recognized as a top workplace for diversity

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in cybersecurity or IT management systems
• Strong preference for product security experience in consumer-facing apps
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform threat identification and mitigation using industry-leading tools.
• Support advancement of cyber threat and vulnerability management programs.
• Interface with operations teams for tool configuration and log review.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Understanding of Security Concepts

Report Writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

CISSP

CSSLP

CEH

Job description

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 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

ThisCybersecurity Specialist position can work out remotely within the U.S.

The Cybersecurity Specialist is responsible for theongoing analysis of internal and external cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities and the production of actionable intelligence for the organization. This Cybersecurity Specialist will collect data from multiple sources, generate intelligence reports and briefings,recommend vulnerability mitigation approaches, and provide 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 cyber security threats, events, and vulnerabilities.

• Assess threats to the business and deploy countermeasures for those threats.

• Interface with platform management and operations teams to aid in tool configuration and to ensure appropriate log review by operations personnel and data production for input into security intelligence program

• Facilitate development of patterns for analysis tools used to identify and thwart malicious attacks

• Protect applications in compliance with multiple, 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 strong preference for product security experience in consumer-facing apps and services

• Strong understanding of security concepts and best practices.

• Excellent report writing skills

• Excellent 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, 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.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal

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.