Principal Cybersecurity Specialist - Cyber Threat Intelligence

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 21 Feb 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 LifeThe person in this role may work remotely within the US or onsite at a US-based Medtronic facility.

As a Principal Cybersecurity Specialist specializing in Cyber Threat Intelligence, you will report to the IT Manager of Cyber Resilience and lead the creation and execution of a world-class Threat Intelligence program. You will drive actionable intelligence, enhance Medtronic’s security posture, and proactively mitigate advanced threats, including APTs and cyber-attacks, to ensure the organization stays ahead of evolving adversaries.

In this exciting role, you will have the opportunity to influence key decision-makers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and directly impact the safety of our systems, data, and people. We value innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and we believe that intelligence-driven decision-making is at the heart of effective cybersecurity. By joining Medtronic, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our threat intelligence capabilities and ensuring Medtronic is prepared to meet the challenges of the growing cybersecurity threat landscape.

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. Anchored in our Mission, we continue to drive ID&E forward both to enhance the well-being of Medtronic employees and to accelerate innovation that brings our lifesaving technologies to more people in more places around the world.

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

CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES

• Threat Intelligence Platform: Implement, manage, and optimize threat intelligence platforms (TIPs) to centralize, analyze, and operationalize threat data.
• Threat Briefings: Deliver actionable threat insights to technical and non-technical audiences, including executives and stakeholders.
• Cybersecurity Standups: Participate in team standups, sharing insights on emerging threats and incidents from intelligence feeds.
• Intelligence Gathering: Collect and analyze data from OSINT, TIPs, and industry publications to identify new vulnerabilities, malware variants, and adversary tactics.
• Trend Analysis: Evaluate intelligence to identify trends, risks, and suggest mitigation strategies specific to Medtronic’s environment.
• Investigation Support: Provide actionable threat intelligence for ongoing investigations and share insights on threat actor tactics and IOCs.
• Vulnerability Management: Collaborate with the vulnerability management team to prioritize findings based on threat intelligence.
• Threat Modeling: Develop and refine threat models, assessing attack vectors and organizational defenses to recommend improvements.
• Situational Briefings: Write and deliver threat briefings, raising awareness of relevant current events or vulnerabilities that could impact Medtronic.
• Documentation: Record all findings and methodologies for future reference and analysis.
• Threat Hunting Evaluation: Assess the effectiveness of threat hunting efforts, highlighting successes and areas for improvement.
• Mentorship & Team Development: Mentor junior analysts, fostering growth and enhancing team capabilities.
• Collaboration: Work with Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, and Security Engineering teams to share intelligence and strengthen defenses.
• Strong collaboration experience with SOC and IR teams, leveraging MITRE ATT&CK, YARA, and Sigma rules to enhance detection and defense strategies.

MUST HAVE (Minimum Qualifications)

• High school diploma (or equivalent) and 12+ years of experience

OR

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of experience or advanced degree and 5+ years of experience

NICE TO HAVE (Preferred Qualifications)

• Strongly Preferred:
  • Experience with SIEM solutions (Splunk, QRadar) and EDR tools (CrowdStrike, Carbon Black).
  • Strong knowledge of attack techniques and frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK).
  • Malware analysis and IDS/IPS experience.
  • Ability to analyze logs and network traffic for anomalies.
  • Proven ability to deliver high-impact intelligence briefings to executive leadership, board members, and technical teams.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Industry certifications such as GCTI, GCIH, GREM, GOSI, CTIA.
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity with a strong focus on cyber threat intelligence, adversary tracking, and geopolitical threat analysis.
• Experience in implementing, managing, and optimizing free (MISP, OpenCTI) and/or commercial Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs), such as Recorded Future, ThreatConnect, Anomali, Mandiant Advantage, Intel 471, etc. to centralize, analyze, and operationalize threat data.
• Proficiency in OSINT tools (e.g., Maltego, SpiderFoot, Recon-ng, Shodan) and experience monitoring the Clearnet and dark web for emerging threats including but not limited to deep fakes and AI.
• Experience with integrating TIPs with existing tools and workflows, such as SIEMs, SOAR platforms, and incident response processes.
• Experience using the Intelligence Cycle, Cyber Kill Chain, and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks
• Ability to write scripts and find opportunities for automation to streamline data collection, analysis, enrichment, and reporting processes.
• Develop and lead hands-on training sessions and workshops to upskill colleagues in key areas, including threat intelligence, incident response, and advanced threat hunting techniques.
• Experience contributing to ISACs, industry threat-sharing groups, or initiatives such as H-ISAC, MS-ISAC, or CISA programs.

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):$133,600.00 - $200,400.00

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 90,000+ 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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