Senior Engineer, Cyber M&A Advisor

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a global, integrated healthcare services and products company, providing customized solutions for hospitals, health systems, pharmacies, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories and physician offices worldwide.

The company provides clinically-proven medical products and pharmaceuticals and cost-effective solutions that enhance supply chain efficiency from hospital to home. Cardinal Health connects patients, providers, payers, pharmacists and manufacturers for integrated care coordination and better patient management. Backed by nearly 100 years of experience, with approximately 50,000 employees in 46 countries, Cardinal Health ranks among the top 20 on the Fortune 500.

We currently have a full-time job opening for a Senior Engineer to oversee the Cyber aspects of Mergers and Acquisitions.

Department overview:

The Information Security team at Cardinal Health enables Cardinal Health to securely deliver healthcare products and solutions that improve the lives of people every day by ensuring security practices and controls are embedded into Cardinal Health’s people, process and technology. We are a remote-first team and are excited to offer full-time remote opportunities.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and business-savvy cybersecurity professional to lead and support all cybersecurity aspects of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) activities. This role will be responsible for assessing cyber risks associated with potential acquisitions, estimating integration costs, and ensuring proper security controls are implemented throughout the integration lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, and business operations, with the ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

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  Conduct cybersecurity due diligence for all M&A targets, identifying risks and vulnerabilities.

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  Develop and maintain a cyber risk assessment model tailored to M&A activities.

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  Estimate cybersecurity integration costs and resource requirements for each deal.

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  Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Legal, IT, Risk, Finance) to align cybersecurity efforts with broader M&A strategy.

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  Track and advocate for the implementation of cybersecurity controls during post-merger integration.

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  Continuously update and refine the cyber cost estimation model based on lessons learned.

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  Provide executive-level reporting on cyber risks, integration progress, and cost updates.

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  Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations throughout the M&A process.

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  Serve as a subject matter expert on cybersecurity in M&A contexts.

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Required Qualifications:

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  Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.

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  5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years in M&A or risk assessment roles preferred.

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  Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS).

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  Experience conducting risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies.

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  Familiarity with integration planning and execution in M&A environments.

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  Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

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  Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

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Preferred Qualifications:

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  Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CISA.

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  Experience working in a regulated industry (e.g., healthcare, finance).

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  Prior involvement in high-value and niche M&A transactions.

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  Experience with cybersecurity cost modeling and budgeting.

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Hard Skills:

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  Cyber risk assessment and management

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  Security architecture and controls

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  M&A due diligence processes

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  Cost estimation and financial modeling

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  Regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX)

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  Project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project)

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  Data analysis and reporting (Excel, Power BI)

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Soft Skills:

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  Strong communication and presentation skills

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  Problem solving and resolution expertise

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  Business acumen and strategic thinking

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  Stakeholder management and collaboration

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  Adaptability and resilience in fast-paced environments

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  Attention to detail and organizational skills

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  Critical thinking and decision-making

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Anticipated salary range: $121,600 - $173,700

Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

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  Medical, dental and vision coverage

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  Paid time off plan

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  Health savings