Sr. Cybersecurity Specialist

Abbott; Green Oaks (IL); Remote; USD 85,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Cybersecurity Specialist to enhance security through innovative threat modeling and risk assessment strategies. This role involves analyzing security threats, developing security controls, and collaborating with teams to ensure robust cybersecurity measures. With a commitment to employee growth, this forward-thinking company offers a dynamic work environment where you can thrive and make a significant impact in the healthcare sector. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and looking for a place to grow your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free medical coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible working environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product cybersecurity or related field.
• Strong understanding of security concepts and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct threat modeling to identify security risks.
• Manage cybersecurity risks through risk assessment.
• Design secure architectures at the system level.

Skills

Threat Modeling

Security Risk Assessments

Penetration Testing

Security Concepts

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

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.

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and 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:

1. Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
2. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
3. An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
4. Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
5. 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.
6. 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

This Sr. Cybersecurity Specialist (Threat Modeling) position can work remotely within the U.S.

Sr. Cybersecurity Specialist is responsible for ongoing analysis of security threats and vulnerabilities. Individuals in this role collect data from multiple sources and recommend cybersecurity risk mitigation approaches as well as provide detailed analysis of emerging cybersecurity threats. Individuals in this role provide assistance to cybersecurity personnel to aid in identifying and blocking threats through development of security controls.

What You’ll Work On

1. Conduct threat modeling to identify security risks.
2. Manage cybersecurity risks through risk assessment.
3. Define security requirements for product solutions.
4. Design secure architectures at the system and implementation levels.
5. Identify options for mitigating security-related risks and assist in evaluating these options.
6. Support security activities in communications with regulatory bodies.
7. Develop advanced technical ideas and guide their development into final products.
8. Maintain a high level of technical knowledge on security.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
2. 5 years of experience in product cybersecurity or related field.
3. Strong understanding of security concepts and best practices.
4. Experience with Threat Modeling, Security Risk Assessments, Penetration Testing, MDS2, and SBOM Publishing.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

PREFERRED:

Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CSSLP, CEH).

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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.

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The base pay for this position is $85,300.00 – $170,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [e-mail].