Lead Cyber Security Engineer
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9 hours ago
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Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION:
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of lifechanging technologies spans diagnostics medical devices nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
At Abbott we believe people with diabetes should have the freedom to enjoy active lives. Thats why were focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health more effectively and comfortably with lifechanging products that provide accurate data to drive betterinformed decisions. We are revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.
Abbott in Ireland
Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics diabetes care medical devices and nutritional Ireland Abbott currently employs about 6000 people across ten sites located in Dublin Donegal Clonmel Cootehill Galway Kilkenny Longford and Sligo.
Please note any offer of employment for this position isconditional upon the successful completionof a pre-employment medical examination including drug and alcohol screening conducted by a medical practitioner designated by the Company.
Diabetes Care Kilkenny
Our new manufacturing facility in Kilkenny reflects the growing demand for Abbotts global Diabetes Care products. The facility will be a centre for world-class engineering quality medical device manufacturing and other science-based professionals to produce life-changing technologies that enable people with diabetes to live the best and fullest lives they can. At Abbott in Kilkenny you can shape your career as you help shape the future of healthcare .
Purpose of the Role
Based at our new Abbott Diabetes Care (ADC) manufacturing facility in Kilkenny Ireland the Global Engineering function has an opening for a Senior Technical Engineer Cyber Security within the Data Systems and IT Support team. The team is responsible for the development deployment and sustainability of manufacturing data systems across ADCs global operations enabling bestinclass solutions that support the companys Factory 4.0 initiatives. This role is a critical part of the Operational Technology (OT) Engineering function and has a strong focus on OT cyber security risk management and crosscompany programme leadership.
The primary purpose of the role is to lead the design coordination and governance of secure OT systems across the Abbott Diabetes Care (ADC) Manufacturing Unit (MU) including systems operated by a ThirdParty Company hosting Abbott equipment and processes on their site.
You will ensure that OT systems process equipment and associated hardware/software integrations meet Abbotts security reliability and compliance requirements. This includes requirements definition system design security controls vendor engagement cybersecurity assessments testing validation and ongoing support. A key responsibility is ensuring that all OT systems whether on an Abbott site or on a thirdparty site operate within a robust security posture comply with Abbott standards and remain aligned to both regulatory expectations and evolving cyber threats.
Key Responsibilities
OT Cyber Security & Governance
Lead the OT cyber security programme for Abbott equipment and systems operated on thirdparty sites.
Ensure alignment between Abbott cybersecurity standards IT policies and thirdparty operational practices.
Implement and maintain secure system architectures network segmentation user access controls patching strategies and cybersecurity monitoring.
Conduct or coordinate risk assessments security reviews and vulnerability remediation.
Act as the primary Abbott interface for OT security issues with the thirdparty operator.
CrossCompany Programme Leadership
Manage a structured programme of work involving Abbott Engineering Abbott IT and thirdparty technical teams.
Coordinate system access data flows change controls and security governance between organisations.
Ensure all parties understand requirements deliverables timelines and cybersecurity responsibilities.
Facilitate communication between technical and nontechnical stakeholders at all levels.
System & Technology Development
Develop qualify and implement integrated secure OT systems that support MU performance and compliance.
Identify system risks propose enhancements and implement solutions aligned with MU KPIs and operational excellence.
Produce robust design analysis and validation documentation consistent with regulatory and quality standards.
Training & Support
Provide training to internal and thirdparty personnel on OT systems cybersecurity expectations and secure operating procedures.
Act as SME for process equipment OT infrastructure and secure systems integration.
Quality Compliance & EHS
Maintain and continually improve site Quality Systems in accordance with corporate divisional and regulatory requirements.
Support internal and external audits providing expert technical and cybersecurity input.
Promote adherence to EHS regulations and Abbott safety standards.
Continuous Improvement & Technical Development
Stay current with evolving OT cyber security threats control strategies and industry best practices.
Identify opportunities to enhance system robustness efficiency costeffectiveness and security.
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by implementing secure scalable system and software solutions.
Required Qualifications
Minimum bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Electronic Engineering Control Systems Software Engineering Cyber Security or a related discipline.
5 years in a similar role with experience in in OT systems engineering control systems or cybersecurityrelated roles:
Demonstrated experience in secure system integration control and instrumentation electronic engineering or software development.
Proven success delivering engineering or cybersecurity solutions in a production or regulated environment.
Ability to develop structured plans manage multistakeholder programmes and deliver secure compliant solutions to complex technical challenges.
We Offer
A competitive compensation package including:
Health Insurance (for you and your family)
Pension
Life Insurance
ShortTerm Disability Protection
LongTerm Disability Protection
Carers Leave
Education Assistance
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Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.
The base pay for this position is
N/AIn specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
IT Services & Solutions Delivery
DIVISION:
ADC Diabetes Care
LOCATION:
Ireland > Kilkenny : Kilkenny Business and Technology Park
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
Ireland > Cork : Sanmina Rathealy road
WORK SHIFT:
Ie - Kkyflx (Ireland)
TRAVEL:
Yes 10 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Splunk
- IDS
- Network security
- Computer Networking
- Identity & Access Management
- PKI
- PCI
- NIST Standards
- Security System Experience
- Information Security
- Encryption
- Siem
About Company
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