Manager - Vulnerability Management

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 30 Jul 2025

 

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the LifeAt Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We're working onsite 4 days a week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. In your role, you may work from one the following Medtronic sites:

• Mounds View, Minnesota • Lafayette, Colorado
• Fridley, Minnesota (OHQ) • Irvine, California (UCI)
• Rice Creek, Minnesota • Jacksonville, Florida
• Boston, Massachusetts

We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result —and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.  Our unwavering commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) means zero barriers to opportunity within Medtronic and a culture where all employees belong, are respected, and feel valued for who they are and the life experiences they contribute.  We know equity starts beyond our workplace, and we must play a role in addressing systemic inequities in our communications if we hope to have long-term sustainable impact.

Bring your talents to an industry leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions – we’re a market leader and growing every day. You can be proud to be a part of technologies that are rooted in our long history of mission-driven innovation. You will be empowered to shape your own career.  We encourage and support your growth with the training, mentorship, and guidance you need to own your future success. Together, we can transform healthcare.  Join us for a career in IT that changes lives.  Medtronic is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture.  Check out the accomplishments of our Women in IT group!  http://bit.ly/MedtronicWomeninIT

As an Attack Surface Reduction Manager, you will play a critical role in developing and executing strategies to minimize the potential points of attack across the organization's technology infrastructure. You will lead efforts to identify vulnerabilities, reduce exposure, and enhance the security posture of both on-premises and cloud environments. This position demands a deep understanding of cybersecurity, extensive experience with threat management, and a strong focus on proactive defense strategies as well as people management.

Responsibilities Include:

• Direct the creation of policies, standards, and procedures for network and information security, ensuring compliance with industry best practices.

• Oversee the implementation of security controls and technologies (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection systems, endpoint protection, DLP, etc.) to enhance the organization’s overall cyber defense posture.

• Manage a team of cybersecurity professionals to implement defensive measures, conduct incident response, and mitigate potential risks.

• Manage efforts to identify and assess vulnerabilities in network, infrastructure, and applications using a variety of vulnerability scanning tools.

• Perform risk-based prioritization of vulnerabilities based on business impact, exploitability, and criticality.

• Collaborate with internal teams (IT, DevOps, Security, etc.) to ensure timely and effective remediation of identified vulnerabilities.

• Track remediation efforts, ensuring that vulnerabilities are patched or mitigated according to defined timelines.

• Develop risk mitigation plans for unpatchable vulnerabilities and coordinate with stakeholders on alternative risk controls.

• Prepare and deliver detailed vulnerability reports to senior management, business stakeholders, and compliance auditors.

• Provide recommendations for mitigating high-risk vulnerabilities and improving overall security posture.

• Regularly update leadership on the status of the vulnerability management program, key risks, and progress on remediation efforts.

• Continuously evaluate and improve vulnerability management processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Advocate for and implement automation of vulnerability scanning, reporting, and remediation workflows to reduce manual effort and increase operational scalability.

•  Ensure vulnerability management activities align with internal security policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, NIST, CIS).

• Participate in audits and assessments related to vulnerability management and report findings to appropriate stakeholders.

• Maintain records and documentation of vulnerability management activities for compliance purposes.

• Partner with other security teams (e.g., Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, Risk Management) to enhance vulnerability management processes.

• Engage with external vendors, service providers, and threat intelligence organizations to stay ahead of emerging vulnerabilities and threats.

• Manage and refine vulnerability scanning and assessment processes to ensure comprehensive coverage.

• Provides leadership for those involved in the development, design and optimization of one or more information technology and systems functions supporting company business processes and technical information systems platforms.

• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, analysis, selection and modification of enterprise systems, application software, installation of network hardware/software and database management.

• Provides direction for the effort required to protect the company's data, tools and information systems.

• Ensures infrastructure architecture standards maximize efficiency and support platform compatibility.

• Usually requires subject matter knowledge of user group for practical application of system characteristics.

• Coordinates delivery of services to user groups and ensures IT service is uninterrupted.

• Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

MUST HAVE (Minimum Qualifications)

• 7+ years of experience

• Experience in risk management, risk assessments, and risk prioritization  

• Strong understanding of Cyber Security NIST frameworks

• Strong communication skills to upper management and leadership

• Strong ability to collaborate with other IT organizations and business partners

• Experience managing third-party vendor contracts

• Expert in agile work processes

NICE TO HAVE (Preferred Qualifications)

• Strongly Preferred:

  • Specialized training on managing and communicating top secret/confidential information

  • Certifications in information security, CISSP

• High degree of ‘learning agility’ with the ability to readily consume and apply new information and concepts with developed analytical problem-solving skills.

• Strong business acumen, decision making, and influence skills across all levels of an organization.

• Experience in business capability and process modeling

• Excellent leadership and teamwork skills

• Strong results orientation (driving to deadlines, financial targets, project goals, etc.)

• Demonstrated ability to work in a global, virtual organization.

• Excellent presentation skills, including the ability to translate technical information into business terms (e.g., ability to explain complex technical solutions and architecture strategies to non-technical resources)

• Knowledge in user experience modeling, information design, and concept generation.

• Technology depth and credibility with technical staff.

• Work experience in the Medical Device Industry, or other regulated industry.

• Ability to mentor and develop business, architecture, and technical resources.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation
 

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.  We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
 

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$132,800.00 - $199,200.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

 

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

 

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns.  Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

 

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. 
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.

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