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 :

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

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

Estimate cybersecurity integration costs and resource requirements for each deal.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Required Qualifications :

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

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

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

Experience conducting risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies.

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

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications :

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

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

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

Experience with cybersecurity cost modeling and budgeting.

Hard Skills :

Cyber risk assessment and management

Security architecture and controls

M&A due diligence processes

Cost estimation and financial modeling

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

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

Data analysis and reporting (Excel, Power BI)

Soft Skills :

Strong communication and presentation skills

Problem solving and resolution expertise

Business acumen and strategic thinking

Stakeholder management and collaboration

Adaptability and resilience in fast-paced environments

Attention to detail and organizational skills

Critical thinking and decision-making

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.

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close : 9 / 26 / 25

• if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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