Remote Senior Threat Modeling & Cybersecurity Specialist

Abbott Laboratories; Illinois; Remote; USD 99,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Sr. Cybersecurity Specialist (Threat Modeling) to work remotely within the U.S. The role focuses on ongoing analysis of security threats and vulnerabilities and recommending risk mitigation strategies for product solutions.

You will conduct threat modeling, manage security risks, and define security requirements while designing secure architectures at system and implementation levels. Collaboration with regulatory bodies is also part of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in product cybersecurity or related field.
• 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.
• Strong understanding of security concepts and best practices.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Threat modeling

Security risk assessments

Secure architectures

Security concepts

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or related field

Tools

MDS2

SBOM Publishing

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Sr. Cybersecurity Specialist (Threat Modeling) to work remotely within the U.S. The role focuses on ongoing analysis of security threats and vulnerabilities and recommending risk mitigation strategies for product solutions.

You will conduct threat modeling, manage security risks, and define security requirements while designing secure architectures at system and implementation levels. Collaboration with regulatory bodies is also part of the role.