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.

     

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 Cyber Analyst, Corporate Cybersecurity supports the Senior Manager, Enterprise Cybersecurity for Corporate in evaluating, strengthening, and advancing cybersecurity practices across Abbott’s corporate functions. This role plays a key part in identifying and managing cybersecurity risks, supporting enterprise-wide security initiatives, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance Abbott’s overall cybersecurity posture.

This role reports to the Senior Manager, Enterprise Cybersecurity for Corporate and works closely with enterprise cybersecurity teams, corporate IT, and business stakeholders across Abbott to support a cohesive and mature cybersecurity risk management program.

What You’ll Work On

• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities, threat scenarios, and potential business impacts across corporate environments, following established methodologies and governance processes.
• Analyze and document cybersecurity risks, control gaps, and mitigation strategies, providing clear and actionable insights to leadership and business partners.
• Support the implementation and ongoing execution of strategic, enterprise-level cybersecurity programs aligned with Abbott’s risk management and security objectives.
• Collaborate closely with enterprise cybersecurity leaders, corporate IT, and business stakeholders to advance cybersecurity service maturity and ensure consistent application of security controls.
• Assist in identifying and addressing cross-divisional cybersecurity risks, promoting a coordinated and holistic approach to risk management.
• Contribute to the development, refinement, and maintenance of cybersecurity standards, processes, and reporting artifacts.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by tracking risk remediation progress and measuring the effectiveness of cybersecurity controls.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in information security, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or an Associate’s degree or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience in working in various environments (on-prem/cloud) in areas of IT or Cybersecurity.
• Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity risk management concepts, frameworks, and controls (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, or similar).
• Experience conducting or supporting risk assessments, control evaluations, or security reviews in a corporate or enterprise environment.
• Experience supporting large IT projects/programs.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate technical security concepts into business-relevant risk insights.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across functions and organizational levels.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience creating and maintaining relationships with multiple IT teams in a global, regulated, or highly matrixed organization.
• Familiarity with enterprise cybersecurity programs, third-party risk, or cross-functional risk governance.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., Security+, CRISC, CISM, or similar) are a plus.

Misc: This is an onsite role at Abbott location in IL This is not a remote role/opportunity.

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.
• Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews.

     

The base pay for this position is

$78,000.00 – $156,000.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Information Risk & Quality Assurance

     

DIVISION:

BTS Business Technology Services

        

LOCATION:

United States > Abbott Park : AP14/A/B

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

     

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf