Sr. Cybersecurity Specialist

Abbott Laboratories; Waukegan (IL); Remote; USD 85,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Cybersecurity Specialist to enhance their cybersecurity posture. In this pivotal role, you will conduct threat modeling, manage cybersecurity risks, and design secure architectures, contributing to the protection of critical systems. This position offers the flexibility to work remotely within the U.S. and provides access to a wealth of career development opportunities. Join a company recognized for its commitment to employee diversity and well-being, where your expertise will directly impact the safety and security of innovative healthcare solutions. Take the next step in your career and be part of a team that values growth and excellence.

Benefits

Free medical coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student debt program

Education benefits

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 and implementation levels.

Skills

Threat Modeling

Security Risk Assessments

Penetration Testing

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Tools

MDS2

SBOM Publishing

Job description

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:

• 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 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 around the world 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 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.

The 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

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

PREFERRED:

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

Apply Now

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

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.