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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people\xe2\x80\x99s health. We\xe2\x80\x99re 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\xe2\x80\x99ll also have access to:

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement, the student debt program and education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s 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.

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The Sr. Cybersecurity Compliance Specialist assists with implementing, managing and monitoring Abbott\xe2\x80\x99s compliance initiatives, technical controls, procedures and processes in a quality regulated environment. Provides guidance on security, data protection and support in identifying, managing and mitigating risks. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Evaluates, manages and provides technical expertise and guidance on cybersecurity standards, data protection and technical controls to meet compliance with laws and regulations for new and existing systems and applications.

Ensures adherence to cybersecurity standards, controls thru the ongoing review and approval of SLC process documentation.

Understands and has experience working in a quality regulated environment with ability to guide and recommend secure technical practices and alternatives.

Assesses and routinely refines processes and monitoring priorities to maintain compliance, address and mitigate significant risks.

Develops, tests, documents, monitors and tracks cybersecurity controls, issues, audit findings, risks and exceptions to remediation and closure in alignment with Abbott\xe2\x80\x99s policies, processes and procedures.

Monitors, tracks and reports security metrics (risks, exceptions, issues, etc.) to adhere to Abbott\xe2\x80\x99s performance and risk profile.

Assists with periodic risk assessments, risk treatment plans, and completion of risk treatment activities.

Follows audit guidelines and workflow process, testing the capability, reliability and effectiveness of Abbott\xe2\x80\x99s security systems, applications, protocols and procedures.

Partners and collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to document and implement necessary policies and practices to comply with industry best standards and compliance frameworks as required.

Works with process and control owners to communicate audit results, risks, issues, gaps and identify remediation options, and prioritize action plans.

Supports and assists with exceptions, risks, issues and incident response processes as needed

Clearly communicates deliverables, and project status to management and key technical and business stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS:

An experienced information security professional with demonstrated skills implementing, managing and monitoring technical controls, risks, exceptions, and audit gaps.

Possesses a strong understanding of industry security technology, audit, risk and compliance controls with the ability to develop policies and procedures supportive of established compliance requirements.

Should demonstrate an ability to quickly assess security risks, identify controls/policies to mitigate security risks and establish documented procedures and protocols designed to ensure Abbott\xe2\x80\x99s information is protected and secure.

Has experience supporting cybersecurity and compliance programs and managing technical control requirements and familiarity with security frameworks and industry best standards NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, etc.), and other cybersecurity and privacy rules and regulations. Specific qualifications include the following:

Undergraduate degree in computer science, information technology, related subject matters or equivalent work experience.

2+ years in an information security and / or privacy role, preferably in an environment involving critical data and managing compliance and security requirements.

General knowledge of enterprise security technologies, including SIEM, IDS/IPS systems and firewalls, antivirus, enterprise vulnerability scanning and testing, data at rest encryption technologies, access controls, etc.

Analytical aptitude in risk management, business risk analysis, audit and compliance

Experience writing/developing security / privacy policies and procedures.

CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, GIAC, or other security certifications desired.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication (oral, written, presentation), interpersonal and consultative skills.

Able to work independently, self-directed.

• Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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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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