Sr. Manager, Cyber Incident Response

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 114,000 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 family, be your true self and live a full life. Youll 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 Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors 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 As the Sr. Manager, Cyber Incident Response, you will lead a high-performing team of cybersecurity professionals responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to complex cyber threats across the global enterprise. You will oversee the strategic and operational execution of incident response capabilities, ensuring rapid containment and recovery from cyber incidents while continuously improving our defense posture. This role is pivotal in protecting our data, systems, customers, and brand reputation. You will collaborate across business units, IT, and executive leadership to drive incident response maturity and resilience. What Youll Work On Lead and manage the Global Cyber Incident Response team, including mentorship, performance management, and career development. Oversee the lifecycle of cybersecurity incidents: preparation, detection, analysis, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident analysis. Develop and maintain incident response playbooks, escalation protocols, and operational procedures aligned with industry frameworks. Coordinate cross-functional response efforts during major incidents and ensure timely communication with stakeholders. Drive threat hunting initiatives and proactively identify gaps in detection and response capabilities. Collaborate with Cybersecurity, IT, and business teams to ensure cohesive threat defense. Present incident summaries, threat landscape assessments, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership. Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements related to incident response. Foster a culture of continuous improvement through lessons learned, metrics, and training programs. Required Qualifications 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity and/or IT crisis-management. 3+ years of experience in a leadership or management capacity. Proven experience managing global or enterprise-scale incident response operations. In-depth business acumen and demonstrate the ability to assimilate cyber concepts quickly Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present ideas and results to technical and non-technical audiences. Understanding of SIEM, EDR, SOAR, NDR, and CTI platforms. Good knowledge on new developments in cyber services capabilities and industry knowledge. Good working knowledge of information security principles, techniques and standards. Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience). Industry certifications such as GIAC (GCIH, GCFA, GREM), OSCP, or CISSP preferred. Preferred Qualifications Experience in regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, finance). Passion for mentoring and developing cybersecurity talent. Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving. 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 and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is $127,300.00 $254,700.00 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 > Minnesota > St. Paul > Lillehei : One Lillehei Plaza ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Not specified 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 Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether its next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of lifes greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter