Software Cybersecurity Engineer

Abbott (abbottcareers2 board); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Education benefit

Career development

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Software Cybersecurity Engineer on-site in San Diego, CA. You will protect cloud-based systems and medical software, perform vulnerability assessments, and report findings to improve patient care technology.

Responsibilities include leading cybersecurity initiatives, leveraging automation and AI tools, and collaborating with IT and development teams to remediate threats for compliant releases.

Qualifications

• Experience with cloud technologies (Azure) and cloud security practices.
• Proficiency with Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Knowledge of web applications, coding/scripting, and cybersecurity tooling.
• Ability to create clear security reports and compliance artifacts.

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, and validates cybersecurity controls for cloud-based applications and connected systems.
• Leads complex cybersecurity initiatives, delivering release-ready security artifacts and risk insights.
• Uses automation and AI-enabled tools to improve security assessment, risk analysis, and compliance outcomes.
• Collaborates with IT and software development teams to identify vulnerabilities and drive fixes.
• Speaks with stakeholders to explain security risks, requirements, and solutions.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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 a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

The Software Cybersecurity Engineer works on site in our San Diego, CA location in Abbott Rapid Diagnostics, on our Infectious Diseases team . This role is on site daily.

Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments, and informatics systems is often the first step in patient care decision‑making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.

We're excited to share a highly rewarding and hands‑on opportunity for a skilled and experienced Software Cybersecurity Engineer to join our growing team. As part of our team, you will be responsible for cloud cybersecurity, penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and reporting findings to help detect bleeding‑edge security vulnerabilities in Azure Cloud environment.

What You'll Work On

The person hired will help keep Abbott's cloud systems, software, and medical devices secure from hackers and cyber threats. They will also work with IT and software development teams to find security weaknesses, determine potential risks, and make sure problems are fixed before products are released.

On a daily basis, they will review system security, perform testing to uncover vulnerabilities, help developers build safer software, and ensure products meet healthcare and regulatory security requirements. They will also create reports and documentation that prove products are secure and compliant.

The role requires experience with cloud technologies, operating systems (Windows and Linux), web applications, coding/scripting, and cybersecurity tools. They will also use AI‑powered tools and automation to speed up security reviews, analyze vulnerabilities, generate documentation, and improve overall cybersecurity processes. Additionally, they may occasionally speak with customers or leadership teams to explain security risks, requirements, and solutions.

If hired, the successful person will do the following:

Designs, implements, and validates cybersecurity controls for cloud‑based applications, software products, and connected medical devices. Identifies and assesses security risks, vulnerabilities, and emerging threats, driving remediation strategies that ensure products remain secure, compliant, and aligned with industry and regulatory cybersecurity requirements.

Independently leads complex cybersecurity initiatives, delivering release‑ready security artifacts, conducting technical security reviews with engineering teams, and translating vulnerability findings into actionable, business‑focused risk insights for technical and leadership stakeholders. Leverages automation and AI‑enabled tools to improve security assessment, risk analysis, and compliance outcomes.

The role also advances the team's use of AI and agentic automation to accelerate and improve the quality of cybersecurity deliverables.

Work closely with corporate/external penetration testing team to identify vulnerabilities and find mitigations and resolutions.

Identify and assess vulnerabilities in systems and applications. This includes utilizing manual and automated testing methods to find and exploit code flaws, misconfigurations, and insecure software.

Keep cybersecurity training and knowledge current by monitoring the latest security threats and vulnerabilities. Provide recommendations for remediation of identified vulnerabilities.

Develop and deliver cybersecurity artifacts for product software releases, including SBOMs, vulnerability remediation evidence, threat models, and release security documentation; lead technical