AbbVie · 1 hour ago
Security Engineer (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expAbbVie is a biopharma company dedicated to discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions. As a Security Engineer in the Business Technology Solutions team, you will contribute to the digital transformation by shaping and guiding the organization's security strategy and practices.
BiotechnologyFinancial ServicesHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalVenture Capital
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 known as ‘CIS 18’. The partnership ensures that security best practices are integrated into the 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
Lead posture and hygiene efforts to effectively drive and complete initiatives successfully. The leadership role involves coordinating resources, setting clear objectives, and ensuring sustained focus on enhancing the organization’s security posture
Manage documentation such as baselines, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, and work instructions in accordance with AbbVie requirements. This responsibility includes ensuring the documents are accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with organizational standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in relevant field and at least 5 years relevant experience OR Master's degree in relevant field and at least 4 years' experience
Possess a deep understanding of the Center for Internet Security's Critical Security Controls, specifically the CIS 18 framework
Strong working knowledge in configuring common operating systems, including Windows Servers, Windows Desktops, and RedHat 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 to identify security risks and propose effective solutions
Strong people skills, collaborative ability to work with IT stakeholders inside and outside of the organization
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
Benefits
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Company
AbbVie
AbbVie is a biopharmaceutical company focused on immunology, oncology, neuroscience, virology, and aesthetics. It is a sub-organization of AbbVie.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15B2024-02-27Post Ipo Debt· $15B
2023-03-08Post Ipo Equity· $0.25M
2012-12-20IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Michael
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Micah Bregman
Vice President, Global Strategy and Pipeline, Allergan Aesthetics
Recent News
2025-12-31
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