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Security Engineer Cybersecurity Posture, Hygiene & AI Enablement (Remote)

BioSpace
North Chicago, IL Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 5/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/11/2026
Company Description

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 atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onX,Facebook,Instagram,YouTube,LinkedInandTik Tok.

Job Description

Come to work each day with an inclusive and collaborative Business Technology team! As a Security Engineer Cybersecurity Posture, Hygiene & AI Enablement in AbbVie Business Technology Solutions (BTS),youllhave opportunities to contribute to the digital transformation of a leading biopharma company, helping to create solutions thatimpactpatients 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 organizations 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 AbbVies 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 toestablishclear security baseline requirements, following the Center for Internet Security Critical Security Controls (CIS 18). This partnership ensures that security best practices are integrated into development and deployment processes
  • 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,identifyingconfiguration drift, prioritizing risk, or accelerating analysis and decision-making
  • Lead posture and hygiene efforts to effectively drive and complete initiatives successfully. This includes coordinating stakeholders, setting clearobjectives, andmaintainingsustained focus on improving the organizations security posture
  • Manage documentation such as baselines, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, and work instructionsin accordance withAbbVie requirements, ensuring accuracy, currency, and alignment with organizational standards


Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of relevant experienceORMasters 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
  • Proficient in scripting languages, including Python, Bash, and/or PowerShell
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability toidentifysecurity risks and propose effective solutions
  • Strong people skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with IT stakeholders inside and outside of the organization
  • Understand and adhere to corporate standardsregardingapplicable Corporate and Divisional Policies, including Code of Conduct, safety,GxPcompliance, data security, and the software development lifecycle


Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:

  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes ingood faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
  • This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.


Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable.The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

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, visithttps://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html

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