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Cybersecurity Sr. Specialist

Generis Tek Inc, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55130

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Please Contact: To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist

Smriti Kumari at email address

Smriti.Kumari@generistek.com

can be reached on #

(630) 576-9047.

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Cybersecurity Sr. Specialist

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Position Details: Cybersecurity Sr. Specialist- St. Paul, MN Location :

St. Paul, MN- 55117 Project Duration :

6+ Months Contract Pay Rate

: $54/hr on W2

Description: As a Senior Cyber Specialist - Digital Enablement, you will play an important role in ensuring that Abbott product technologies leveraged by healthcare providers and consumers are secure-by-design. These technologies range from regulated medical devices to e-commerce and customer loyalty solutions. You will evaluate the cybersecurity posture of new and existing product technologies, identify risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and ensure timely remediation and closure. You will bring deep expertise in security risks, controls, mitigations, and global cybersecurity standards to Abbott product teams. This role is expert-driven and guidance focused, requiring strong technical depth, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to navigate a large, global environment. You will partner closely with internal product owners, developers, engineers, security architects, and external collaborators to evaluate solutions, strengthen governance, and guide secure product development. Your work will directly contribute to the delivery of scalable, compliant, and secure product technologies, cloud services, and connected applications. The role focuses on consultative responsibilities rather than hands-on development or cybersecurity operations.

Primary Responsibilities

Develop and maintain security guidance documentation, including standards and frameworks Conduct full-stack architecture reviews of products and platforms, including consumer identity platforms Perform cybersecurity threat modeling and prepare outputs for review by internal and external stakeholders Establish, document, and monitor compliance with risk-based and regulatory-informed cybersecurity requirements for individual products Collaborate with product designers and developers to ensure security considerations are integrated early into product design discussions Validate the security of product software supply chains and product deployment pipelines Develop risk mitigation strategies and recommend appropriate security controls Assess and prioritize product security risks through detailed evaluation of vulnerability assessments and penetration testing results Evaluate the effectiveness of product cybersecurity controls Identify and effectively communicate cyber risk trends Ensure risk management plans are clearly documented, actionable, and accurately reflect the organization's risk tolerance Track and ensure product compliance with defined vulnerability remediation SLAs. Participate in governance forums, architecture reviews, and technical discussions as a representative of Product Cybersecurity

About You

7+ years of experience in cybersecurity or technology architecture, assessment, or consulting with a focus on the development of secure digital product technologies Experience conducting risk assessments, control assessments, and governance reporting Ability to clearly articulate cybersecurity risks and recommended mitigations to product development teams Strong understanding of modern technology stacks, including cloud-native architectures and API-driven services Understanding of core concepts related to identity and access management, secure software development, network security, and cryptography Familiar with device-to-device, service-to-service, and consumer identity and access management practices Familiarity with modern phishing-resistant authentication technologies, including WebAuthn and Passkeys Understanding of cybersecurity risks associated with emerging technologies, including quantum computing and artificial intelligence Knowledge of global medical device regulatory frameworks Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills Working knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, PCI DSS) Strong collaboration and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor complex information for diverse audiences Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Assurance, Software Engineering, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

Strong preference for candidates with cybersecurity experience across e-commerce, mobile apps, IoT, or medical devices. Preferred certifications include CISSP, HCISPP, CISM, CCSP, SABSA Foundation, CISA, or similar industry-recognized certifications

To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist

Smriti Kumari at email address

Smriti.Kumari@generistek.com

can be reached on #

(630) 576-9047.

About generis tek : generis tek is a boutique it/professional staffing based in Chicago land. We offer both contingent labor & permanent placement services to several fortune 500 clients nationwide. Our philosophy is based on delivering long-term value and build lasting relationships with our clients, consultants and employees. Our fundamental success lies in understanding our clients' specific needs and working very closely with our consultants to create a right fit for both sides. We aspire to be our client has most trusted business partner.