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Job DescriptionCome to work each day with an inclusive and collaborative technology team. As a Senior Security Engineer – Cybersecurity Posture, Hygiene & AI Enablement in AbbVie Business Technology Solutions (BTS), you will 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.
This position can be based virtually anywhere in the U.S.
As a member of the Information Security Risk Management (ISRM) Architecture team, the Senior Security Engineer plays a crucial role in shaping and guiding the organization’s security strategy, architecture, and practices, with a focus on cybersecurity posture, hygiene, and the effective and responsible use of AI to improve security outcomes at scale.
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and consultation with less experienced team members to improve the overall cybersecurity posture and hygiene program
Prioritize remediation efforts by ensuring a risk-based approach is followed when addressing discovered configuration drift
Develop scripts to leverage in-scope application APIs to extract cybersecurity hygiene and posture data to verify configuration settings
Create dashboards and alerts to inform key stakeholders of configuration drift and required remediation activities
Partner with engineers and key stakeholders to document CIS baselines based on internal requirements
Collaborate with internal cybersecurity teams to identify opportunities for incorporating systems into the cybersecurity posture and hygiene program
Drive platform compliance to ensure on-premises and hosted assets are continuously monitored for configuration drift
Apply a strong working understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning concepts, including how models are trained, where they are effective, and where human validation is required, particularly in cybersecurity use cases
Ensure AI is used appropriately and responsibly within posture and hygiene workflows, including validating AIgenerated insights, preventing overreliance on automation, and confirming outputs align with established security baselines and risk tolerance
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and consultation with less experienced team members to improve overall cybersecurity posture and hygiene program
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
Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years’ experience; Master’s degree with 4 years’ experience in information security and/or related functions (IT Audit, Risk Management, or Security Architecture)
Strong understanding of current cybersecurity tool capabilities as they pertain to continuous monitoring for configuration drift, including tools such as Tenable, CrowdStrike, and Windows Defender
Proficiency in using Splunk to perform data analysis and security monitoring effectively
Proven ability to leverage scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and PowerShell to interface with in-scope applications using available APIs
Expert knowledge of operating systems, networking protocols, system administration, XasaService models, applications, and security technologies
Proficient understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, including the CIS Critical Security Controls (CIS 18), NIST CSF, and NIST 80053
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify security risks and propose effective solutions
Professional cybersecurity and relevant industry certifications (CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, CCSP, GSEC) are highly desirable
Highly autonomous and productive, capable of performing responsibilities with minimal direction or oversight
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The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay 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/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages 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 benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s 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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, or master’s degree with 4 years of experience, in information security or related functions
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity tools for continuous configuration-drift monitoring, including Tenable, CrowdStrike, and Windows Defender
- Proficiency with Splunk for data analysis and security monitoring
- Experience using Python, Bash, and PowerShell to interface with applications through APIs
- Expert knowledge of operating systems, networking protocols, system administration, XaaS models, applications, and security technologies
- Understanding of CIS Critical Security Controls, NIST CSF, and NIST 800-53 cybersecurity frameworks
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Professional cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, CCSP, or GSEC
- Ability to work autonomously with minimal direction or oversight
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are portrayed as a standout, with a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match up to 6% and an additional annual company contribution based on age and service. Feedback suggests this materially boosts perceived total compensation for many U.S. employees.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave are emphasized, including up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents and 4 weeks of paid caregiver leave in the U.S. Feedback suggests these policies are a meaningful differentiator for employees balancing family needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as extensive, with tiered vacation that scales with tenure, 17 company holidays, and two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Feedback suggests the breadth of leave contributes notably to overall benefits satisfaction.
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