Cyber Incident Response Analyst

About Abbott
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 110,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, medical devices and Nutritionals products. In Ireland, Abbott employs over 4,000 people across nine sites. We have six manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford and Sligo and a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo. Abbott has commercial, support operations and shared services in Dublin and Galway. We have been operating in Ireland since 1946

The successful candidate will join the Shared Services Centre based in our EMEA Shared Services Hub in Cherrywood, Dublin

We currently have a vacancy for a Cyber Incident Response Analyst who will work within the Cybersecurity team, looking after the EMEA and US markets.

Responsabilities

• Analyze and respond to security incidents with urgency and precision, ensuring timely identification, containment, and eradication of threats across global operations.

• Lead complex investigations and mentor junior analysts, managing escalations and contributing to the continuous development of the team’s capabilities.

• Design, implement, and manage security controls focused on identity management and email security, while staying ahead of emerging threats and technologies.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with global teams to enhance the organization’s overall security posture and incident response readiness.

• Conduct forensic investigations to determine root causes and recommend preventive measures, contributing to long-term resilience.

• Support tasks beyond traditional incident response, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive mindset in a dynamic environment.

• Participate in global SOC operations, requiring strong communication, critical thinking, and the confidence to take calculated risks and learn from failure.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or incident response role.

• Strong technical expertise in identity management and email security solutions.

• Solid understanding of SOC operations, threat detection, and response workflows.

• Hands-on experience with forensic investigations and root cause analysis.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.

• Demonstrated critical thinking, adaptability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and outside of core business hours when needed.

• Not afraid to fail—embraces challenges as learning opportunities and contributes to a culture of continuous improvement.

• Professional certifications such as GIAC (GCIH, GCIA, GCFA) or similar are preferred.

• Strong computer skills and experience with documentation, compliance, and reporting.

What We Offer
Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay and structure Bonus, as well as benefits such as

• Private Health Insurance for you and your family

• Occupational Pension Scheme with an excellence contribution rate

• Bonus Target

• Life assurance

• Career Development

• Growing business plus access to many more benefits

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

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