Senior Cybersecurity Specialist

Abbott; Green Oaks (IL); Remote; USD 97,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to enhance security for its diabetes care products. This remote role involves collaborating with teams to design secure solutions, manage security projects, and communicate technical concepts to executives. The ideal candidate has a strong background in cybersecurity, relevant certifications, and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Free medical coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Recognition for diversity

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of cybersecurity or IT management experience.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001/2, SOC 2, HITRUST, FedRAMP.

Responsibilities

• Develop a risk-based cybersecurity program.
• Perform threat identification and mitigation activities.
• Manage security projects for timely implementation.

Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

JIRA

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We’re focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with products that provide accurate data for better decisions. We’re revolutionizing glucose monitoring with innovative sensing technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do meaningful work, grow and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self, and live fully. Benefits include:

• Career development opportunities in an international company
• Potential for free medical coverage through our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• Retirement savings plan with high employer contributions
• Tuition reimbursement, student debt programs, and education benefits
• Recognition as a great place to work globally and for diversity

THE OPPORTUNITY

This Senior Cybersecurity Engineer role can be remote within the U.S.

This engineer collaborates with teams managing the Abbott Diabetes Care ecosystem, providing expertise in application and infrastructure security. Responsibilities include designing, developing, and recommending secure technical solutions, ensuring security technologies are effectively implemented, and leading the development of cybersecurity tools to automate vulnerability management.

What You’ll Work On

• Develop a risk-based cybersecurity program aligned with regulations and industry standards.
• Perform threat identification and mitigation activities.
• Advance threat and vulnerability management programs.
• Assess threats and deploy countermeasures.
• Collaborate with various teams and vendors to meet security requirements.
• Manage security projects to ensure timely and effective implementation.
• Communicate technical concepts to senior executives.
• Use project management tools like JIRA.
• Develop security policies and standards.
• Manage budgets for security initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5-7 years of cybersecurity or IT management experience, with a focus on product security and vulnerability management.
• Knowledge of standards like ISO 27001/2, SOC 2, HITRUST, FedRAMP.
• Experience with GRC tools.
• CISSP or similar certification preferred.
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks such as ISO, SOX, HIPAA, PCI DSS.
• Strong communication skills, able to explain technical concepts to executives.

Apply now and learn more about our benefits at www.abbottbenefits.com.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Connect with us at www.abbott.com.

The base salary range is $97,300.00 – $194,700.00, with possible variation based on location.

Job Details

• Job Family: Information Risk & Quality Assurance
• Division: ADC Diabetes Care
• Location: United States, Remote
• Travel: 5%