Johnson & Johnson

Director, Incident Response & Threat

Johnson & Johnson$150K — $258K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field (required).
  • Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Business Administration (preferred).
  • 10-12 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, including leadership roles.
  • Proven experience in enterprise-scale incident response and threat management programs.
  • Strong knowledge of cyber threat landscapes and defensive strategies.
  • Experience in regulated environments like healthcare or MedTech.

Responsibilities

  • Lead global incident response and threat management program activities.
  • Direct investigations of cybersecurity incidents with timely reporting.
  • Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and crisis procedures.
  • Collaborate with IT, Legal, and Business leaders on cyber incidents.
  • Oversee threat intelligence capabilities to identify emerging threats.
  • Guide tabletop exercises and readiness testing for response maturity.
  • Provide executive-level reporting on cyber risks and trends.

Benefits

  • Eligible for retirement plan and savings plan (401(k)).
  • Vacation time: up to 120 hours per calendar year.
  • Sick time and holiday pay, including floating holidays.
  • Parental leave: up to 480 hours within one year of a child's birth or adoption.
  • Caregiver leave and volunteer leave for community service.
Full Job Description

Job Function:

Technology Enterprise Strategy & Security

Job Sub Function:

Security & Controls

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Director, Incident Response & Threat; this Hybrid positionwill be in Raynham, MA (USA). Alternate Hybrid locations may be considered at Raritan, NJ (USA), West Chester, PA (USA), Warsaw, IN (USA), Palm Beach Gardens, FL (USA) OR Pune, India.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

Raynham, MA (USA) - Requisition Number: R-072535

Pune, India - Requisition Number:R-073281

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business toestablisha standalone orthopedics company,operatingas DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation isanticipatedto be completed within 18 to24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may berequired, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it isanticipatedthat, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuySynthesand your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes atan appropriate timeand subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Job Overview

The Director, Incident Response & Threat is a senior cybersecurity leadership role responsible for protecting DePuy Synthes92 digital environment, products, and operations from cyber threats. This leader will own the global incident response program and threat management strategy, ensuring rapid detection, containment, and remediation of security incidents. The role plays a critical part in safeguarding patient trust, business continuity, and regulatory compliance while shaping a resilient and forwardlooking security posture across the organization, and reports into the DePuy Synthes Technology organization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the global incident response and threat management program, including preparation, detection, response, and recovery activities.

  • Direct investigations of cybersecurity incidents, ensuringtimelycontainment, rootcause analysis, and postincident reporting.

  • Develop andmaintainincidentresponseplaybooks, escalation paths, and crisis management procedures.

  • Partner with IT, Legal, Privacy, Quality, and Business leaders to manage cyber incidents and regulatory or compliance obligations.

  • Oversee threat intelligence capabilities to proactivelyidentifyemerging threats and vulnerabilities relevant to the MedTech environment.

  • Guide tabletop exercises, simulations, and readiness testing to strengthen organizational response maturity.

  • Provide executivelevel reporting and recommendations on cyber risk, incident trends, and remediation priorities.

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a highperforming incident response and threat management team.

  • Drive continuous improvement of tools, processes, and technologies supporting security operations and resilience.

Qualifications:

Education:

  • Bachelor92s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, ora relatedfield (required).

  • Master92s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Business Administration (preferred).

Experience and Skills:

Required:

  • 10-12years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, information security, or IT risk management, including leadership roles.

  • Proven experience leading enterprisescale incident response and threat management programs.

  • Strong knowledge of cyber threat landscapes, attack techniques, and defensive strategies.

  • Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., healthcare, life sciences, MedTech, or similarly regulated industries).

  • Demonstrated ability to lead crossfunctional teams during highpressure incidents.

  • Excellent executive communication, judgment, and decisionmaking skills.

Preferred:

  • Experience supporting global organizations with complex technology environments.

  • Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or similar standards.

  • Experience integrating threat intelligence into security operations and risk management.

  • Priorpeopleleadership experience managing managers or senior individual contributors.

  • Experience with cloud, OT, and medical device security considerations.

Other:

  • Language: English (fluent).

  • Travel: Up to 10 615%, primarily domestic with occasional international travel.

  • Certifications (preferred): CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or equivalent cybersecurity certifications.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness,careerand life journey, please visitwww.careers.jnj.com.

#DePuySynthesCareers

#LI-Hybrid

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Business Process Design, Creating Purpose, Crisis Management, Critical Thinking, Cybersecurity, Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Information Security Auditing, Information Security Management System (ISMS), Information Technology (IT) Security Assessments, Information Technology Strategies, Leadership, Organizing, People Performance Management, Presentation Design, Process Optimization, Security Architecture Design, Security Policies

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$150,000.00 - $258,750.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company92s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).




Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

Vacation 6120 hours per calendar year

Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado 648 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington 56 hours per calendar year

Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays 13 days per calendar year

Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Parental Leave 6 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

Bereavement Leave 6 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave 6 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave 6 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off 6 80 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

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