About the Role
As a Security Engineer – Cybersecurity Posture, Hygiene & AI Enablement in AbbVie Business Technology Solutions (BTS), you’ll have opportunities to contribute to the digital transformation of a leading biopharma company, helping to create solutions that impact patients and their communities for the better. As a member of the Information Security Risk Management (ISRM) Architecture team, the Security Engineer plays a crucial role in shaping and guiding the organization’s security strategy, architecture, and practices, with a focus on security posture, hygiene, and the responsible use of AI to enhance security outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement security controls and solutions that enhance AbbVie’s security hygiene.
- Ensure that security measures are effectively integrated into IT systems and applications.
- Collaborate with IT, network, and other relevant departments to align security measures with organizational goals and compliance requirements.
- Partner with platform and application teams to establish clear security baseline requirements, following the Center for Internet Security Critical Security Controls (CIS 18).
- Utilize existing enterprise tools dedicated to vulnerability management, asset inventory, and cyber hygiene to ensure that all assets meet established security baseline requirements.
- Develop custom integrations using APIs or other scripting tools for high-risk applications to enable proactive monitoring of critical security controls.
- Demonstrate a foundational understanding of how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies work, including their strengths, limitations, and common enterprise use cases, particularly as they relate to cybersecurity.
- Leverage AI-enabled tools and capabilities to improve security posture and hygiene outcomes, such as enhancing visibility, identifying configuration drift, prioritizing risk, or accelerating analysis and decision-making.
- Lead posture and hygiene efforts to effectively drive and complete initiatives successfully.
- Manage documentation such as baselines, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, and work instructions in accordance with AbbVie requirements, ensuring accuracy, currency, and alignment with organizational standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree in a relevant field and at least 4 years of experience.
- Possess a strong understanding of the Center for Internet Security Critical Security Controls, specifically the CIS 18 framework.
- Strong working knowledge in configuring common operating systems, including Windows Servers, Windows Desktops, and Red Hat Linux, among others.
- Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies, including Code of Conduct, safety, GxP compliance, data security, and the software development lifecycle.
Skills
- Python
- Bash
- PowerShell
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong people skills
Location
- US
Work Type
- Yes, 10% of the Time
Experience Level
- 5 years of relevant experience
- 4 years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
Salary/Compensations
- USD 84500 - USD 162000 - yearly
Benefits
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Short-term incentive programs
About the Company
- AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow.
- We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.
- For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com.
- Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.
Equal Opportunity
- AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.
- Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
- US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
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