IT Compliance Specialist II

Abbott; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plan

Vision plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401(k)

MetLife benefits

Job summary

Abbott is seeking an IT Compliance Specialist II in Waukegan, IL. This 12-month, on-site role focuses on supporting cybersecurity controls, change management, and System Life Cycle (SLC) governance across technology environments.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, participate in audits, and help ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Strong organizational skills and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in IT, cybersecurity, or related field.
• Experience supporting IT controls, cybersecurity programs, change management, or governance.
• Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of SDLC/SLC methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity controls.
• Collaborate with technical teams in control assessments, audits, and remediation activities.
• Review and evaluate IT changes to ensure compliance with change management procedures.
• Coordinate change activities with stakeholders to minimize risk and disruption.
• Assist governance activities across all phases of the System Life Cycle (planning to retirement).
• Track action items and communicate status, risks, and issues to management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Verbal & written comms

Time management

Prioritization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, IS, Cybersecurity, CS or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

IT Compliance Specialist II

Waukegan, IL

12 Months

100% Onsite

Summary

The IT Specialist is responsible for supporting and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity, change management, and System Life Cycle (SLC) processes across technology environments. This role partners with cross-functional teams to implement and maintain effective controls, assess risks, support audits, and ensure technology solutions are developed, implemented, and managed in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a collaborative approach to achieving business objectives.

Responsibilities

Cybersecurity & Controls

Support the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity controls. Collaborate & participate with technical teams in control assessments, audits, and remediation activities.

Change Management

Review and evaluate IT changes to ensure compliance with established change management procedures. Coordinate change activities with stakeholders to minimize operational risk and business disruption. Verify appropriate approvals, testing, documentations are in for access requests.

System Life Cycle (SLC)

Support governance activities throughout all phases of the System Life Cycle, including planning, requirements, design, development, testing, implementation, and retirement. Assist project teams in meeting quality, compliance, and control requirements throughout the SLC process.

Project & Operational Support

Participate in project planning and execution to ensure successful delivery of initiatives. Track action items and follow through to completion. Communicate project status, risks, and issues to management and stakeholders.

Collaboration & Communication

Partner effectively with IT teams, business stakeholders, auditors, and leadership. Build positive working relationships and foster a collaborative team environment. Facilitate meetings, discussions, and problem-solving sessions to drive initiatives forward.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting IT controls, cybersecurity programs, change management, or governance processes.
• Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management principles, and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) or System Life Cycle (SLC) methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and collaboration tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting regulated or highly controlled environments.
• Knowledge of frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT, ITIL, or similar standards.
• Experience participating in internal or external audits.
• Relevant certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CISA, CRISC, ITIL, or PMP.
• Key Competencies
• Time Management and Prioritization
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Risk Awareness
• Attention to Detail
• Accountability and Ownership
• Communication and Relationship Management
• Continuous Improvement Mindset

Success Factors

The successful candidate is highly organized, effectively manages competing priorities, works collaboratively across teams, and possesses a strong understanding of cybersecurity controls, change management processes, and system life cycle requirements. They demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and a commitment to achieving organizational goals while maintaining compliance and operational excellence.

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High-Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)

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, nutritional and branded generic medicines.

Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.