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 Life** The person in this role may work remotely within the US or onsite at a US-based Medtronic facility. As the Cyber Defense Manager, you will serve as a key member of the Global Cyber Information Security strategic leadership team and will act as a consensus builder, problem solver, and team leader for the overall security organization. You’ll play a critical role that requires an individual with a strong technical background as well as innate understanding of balancing security requirements with business objectives. You will act as an empowered team member with the CISO during planning and design initiatives to ensure security measures are incorporated into the global strategy and priorities are clearly understood/defined. This individual will lead a global team responsible for continuously monitoring Element’s network and responding to cyber security threats, anomalies, and attacks in partnership with our 24x7 managed SOC. Key activities include: • Provide thought leadership to a global team of analyst, engineers, threat hunters and incident responders. • Develop strategic roadmaps to support detection, defense, and resiliency processes. • Ensure timely response and proper acumen to any cyber event. • Effectively work with and influence a global team from both technology and the business as a key leader of the Global Cyber Information Security Office 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** + You will lead the design of systems and processes for a global cybersecurity operation to have full visibility across the globe on cyber threats and alerting. Building a global team is critical for 24x7 visibility. + Drive the incident response plan for the organization enrolling leadership to follow a well-rehearsed plan when a cyber event occurs. + Manage detection and response capabilities including software, third party security operations center, and threat hunting. Lead the team responsible for security investigations. + Develop and enhance an information security and cyber defense management framework. + Identify and prepare response strategy for emerging technology such as deep fakes, and AI. + Coordinate and manage external relationships as it relates to security assessment services as well as incident response requirements. + Create a roadmap for cyber security operations an identify business threats within the current business environment and on key business decisions including mergers and acquisitions. + Will need to interact with a wide group of disciplines across the company such as risk and compliance team, corporate communications, legal, government affairs, etc. + Build an ongoing enhancement roadmap and future direction of team and technology closely mapped to Medtronic’s strategy and overall technology initiatives and roadmaps. + Experience as Cybersecurity manager, leading a SOC team while liaising with technology, legal, and business teams through security incidents. + Create and communicate regular threat briefings, intelligence communications for all areas of the Enterprise. + Experience on leveraging standards like MITRE and NIST frameworks in the develop and implementation of prevention, detection and incident response processes, standards and policies, to include the measurement of their effectiveness. + Capable of developing long-term cybersecurity operations strategies aligned with business objectives and industry trends. This includes anticipating future threats and proactively implementing measures to address them. + Recruit, train, motivate, mentor, lead, and retain quality security team members to ensure proper progression and skillset coverage is in place as the information security program grows and matures. + Keep up to date with the latest security and technology developments. + Research/evaluate emerging security threats and ways to manage them. + Ensure monitoring for attacks, intrusions and unusual, unauthorized or illegal activity. + Engage in 'ethical hacking', for example, simulating security breaches. + Identify potential weaknesses and implement measures, such as firewalls and encryption. + Monitor and respond to 'phishing' emails and 'pharming' activity. + Managing and leading a team of security professionals that support the business portfolios, providing coaching, feedback and driving accountability. + Partner with key leadership, process, and project team members to define security capability needs, assessment (maturity and value) and roadmap capability needs to enable business strategies. + Maintain strong vendor relationships that support business and security objectives. + Accountable for maintaining responsible budgetary in area of responsibility. + Evaluate team performance and manage equitable promotional opportunities for cloud security team. + Contribute to and cultivate a culture which promotes the development of business capabilities, process excellence, and shared best practice execution. + Gather, review, assess and partner to drive new ideas, initiatives and projects through innovation, demand and global portfolio processes. + Foster a positive, engaging and challenging team-focused ‘global’ work environment to ensure high productivity, employee engagement, and optimal performance. + Proactively engage with Medtronic business and Global IT partners to identify and define opportunities where the application of information technology can advance the strategic goals and objectives of Medtronic. + Act as role model by “living” and demonstrating the Medtronic **MUST HAVE** (Minimum Qualifications) + Bachelor’s degree + 5+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of experience with an advanced degree **NICE TO HAVE** (Preferred Qualifications) + Strongly Preferred: + 5+ Security incident response management experience + Proven speedy decision-making skills + Strong communication skills, including with employees, clients, senior management and vendors. + Strong results orientation (driving to deadlines, financial targets, project goals, etc.) + Expert understanding of NIST CSF and response procedures in a global organization + 8+ years of information security assessment, architecture, engineering, and operations + 5+ years of experience aligned to a relevant architecture discipline (integrations, data, services, applications, infrastructure) + 7+ years of experience and strong knowledge of Enterprise-class architecture concepts, definition, and creation + Specialized training on managing and communicating top secret/confidential information Certifications in information security, OSCP, CISSP, Ethical Hacking + Advanced knowledge and training on the dark/black web activity + 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 + Ability to work collaboratively and partner with employees, leaders, clients, and vendors. + 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):$127,200.00 - $190,800.00 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 (https://www3.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page\_name=signon&co\_num=30601&co\_affid=medtronic) **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 (http://www.medtronic.com) . It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. 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Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. **Welcome to our new Careers Site!** **If you applied before July 22nd, please check your email for a notification from us providing you with instructions and a link to set up your new account and retain access to your current activity. If you do not see an email from us, please feel free to proceed with creating a new account.** 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. **We change lives** . Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives. **We build extraordinary solutions as one team** . With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough. **This life-changing career is yours to engineer** . By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will… + **Build** a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world + **Grow** a career reflective of your passion and abilities + **Connect** to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning These commitments set our team apart from the rest: **Experiences that put people first** . Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need. **Life-transforming technologies** . No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms. **Better outcomes for our world** . Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls. **Insight-driven care** . Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support. This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here (https://www.e-verify.gov/employees) . For updates on job applications, please go to the candidate login page and sign in to check your application status. If you need assistance completing your application please email AskHR@medtronic.com To request removal of your personal information from our systems please email RS.HRCompliance@medtronic.com