Organization: Abbott
Location: Abbott Park, Illinois, United States
Schedule: Full-time
Compensation: $97,300 – $194,700 annually (location-based variations apply)
About the Organization
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that creates breakthrough solutions to help people live healthier, fuller lives. The company offers diverse career opportunities and supports employees with health and wellness benefits designed to provide long-term security for them and their families. Abbott fosters an inclusive environment, values diversity, and is committed to equal opportunity employment.
Position Overview
Abbott is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist with strong technical expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks. This role requires hands-on experience in threat modeling, penetration testing, and security risk assessments, as well as familiarity with MDS2 documentation and SBOM publishing. The ideal candidate will combine technical proficiency with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, thriving in collaborative team settings while addressing critical cybersecurity needs.
Key Focus Areas
- Inclusive Digital Ecosystems
- Support security transparency through MDS2 and SBOM publishing.
- Contribute to a secure digital environment that safeguards users and data.
- Country Office Support & Capacity Building
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address system vulnerabilities.
- Share expertise to strengthen organizational cyber resilience.
- Digital Strategy Implementation
- Perform threat modeling and penetration testing to identify weaknesses.
- Execute security risk assessments aligned with organizational strategy.
- Business Operations
- Document security findings and communicate risks to stakeholders.
- Contribute to operational frameworks that enhance overall system protection.
- Partnerships & Strategic Communications
- Build relationships across teams to ensure effective cyber risk management.
- Clearly communicate technical risks to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Digital Product Design & Management
- Ensure cybersecurity is embedded in product development lifecycles.
- Provide input that aligns with industry best practices and standards.
- Organizational Change Management
- Promote secure practices across teams and encourage adoption of new security standards.
- Help drive awareness around risk management in software development and deployment.
Candidate Profile
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, or CEH.
- At least 5 to 10 years of experience in product cybersecurity or a related field.
- Demonstrated expertise in cybersecurity domains, including threat modeling, penetration testing, and risk assessments.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online through Abbott’s careers portal. To explore employee benefits, visit www.abbottbenefits.com.
Additional Information
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity and inclusion. Applicants can learn more about Abbott at www.abbott.com or follow the company on Facebook at facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter at @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
For more information, visit the Abbott official careers portal.
