AI & Automation Engineer

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a dynamic AI & Automation Engineer to automate security operations using Python and Go, and to extend capabilities with Cortex XSOAR playbooks. You will contribute to RAG and MCP initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a hybrid Agile/Scrum setting.

The role emphasizes building robust automation, integrating diverse security tools, and maintaining secure, high-quality code with testing and documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong programming and scripting in Python and Golang.
• Experience with RESTful API development and consumption.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum workflows and CI/CD.
• Hybrid work environment experience and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation scripts to streamline security and incident response.
• Orchestrate playbooks and integrations within Cortex XSOAR.
• Collaborate with security analysts and stakeholders to deliver solutions.
• Support AI enablement topics like RAG and MCP implementations.
• Design Agent-to-Agent communication workflows and MCP integration.
• Maintain code quality with reviews and automated testing.
• Create technical documentation for scripts, playbooks, and AI integrations.

Skills

Python

Golang

RESTful APIs

Git

Agile/Scrum

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's in CS or related

5+ years experience OR Masters + 4

Tools

Cortex XSOAR

Job description

About AbbVie

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 including immunology, oncology, and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.

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 including immunology, oncology, and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.

Job Description

The Cyber Security Engineering team is seeking a dynamic AI & Automation Engineer to build and support the critical technologies that enable our Information Security and Incident Response teams. Operating in a highly collaborative, hybrid Agile/Scrum environment, you willleveragePython and Golang to develop robust scripting, orchestrate tasks within Cortex XSOAR, and streamline complex security operations. Beyond traditional SOAR engineering, you will play a pivotal role in our AI enablement journey by exploring, securing, and implementingcutting-edgetechnologies like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Agent-to-Agent communications, and the Model Context Protocol (MCP). We are looking for a strong software engineer with a passion for learning emerging AI concepts who can effectively partner with cross-functional teams to automate our defenses and accelerate incidentresponse.

Responsibilities

• Automation Script Development:Write,maintain, andoptimizeefficient scripts using Python and Golang to automate routine security and incident response tasks.
• SOAR Platform Orchestration:Develop and manage playbooks, workflows, and integrations within the Cortex XSOAR platform to accelerate incident resolution.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Partner closely with security analysts and cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver impactful solutions.
• Agile Sprint Participation:Actively engage in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to ensure continuous delivery within our Agile framework.
• AI Implementation Support:Assistin designing and implementing emerging AI technologies, including RAG architectures, to enhance security team capabilities.
• Agent Communication Design:Build and test reliable Agent-to-Agent communication workflows that support intelligent, automated decision-making processes.
• MCP Integration Support:Assist in the development, integration, and security of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to standardize our AI interactions.
• API Integration Management:Connectdisparate internal systems and third-party security tools using robust RESTful API integrations.
• Continuous Technology Learning:Dedicate time to researching and experimenting with the latest advancements in AI and automation toidentifynew operational efficiencies.
• Code Testing Review:Conduct peer code reviews and implement automated testing tomaintaina high-quality, secure, and reliable codebase.
• Technical Documentation Creation:Create andmaintaincomprehensive documentation for developed scripts, playbooks, and AI integrations to ensure team-wide knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field plus 5 years experience; Or Masters Degree plus 4 years experience.
• Respective years of related work experience in software engineering, automation, or integration development.
• Strongproficiencyin programming and scripting languages, specifically Python and Golang.
• Proven experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs for complex system integrations.
• Demonstrated capability and enthusiastic interest in learningnew technologies, specifically in the AI space (e.g., LLMs, RAG, MCP).
• Experience working effectively within an Agile/Scrum developmentmethodology.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to translate operational needs into technical solutions.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycles, version control (e.g., Git), and code testing principles.
• Ability to work successfully in a hybrid work environment.

Preferred

• Hands-on experience with Cortex XSOAR or similar SOAR platforms (e.g., Splunk SOAR, Tines).
• Priorexposure to or foundational knowledge of AI frameworks, RAG implementations, or Agent-to-Agent communications.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles or incident response workflows (prior security experience is notrequired, but an interest is a plus).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code deployments.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker or Kubernetes.

Additional Information

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographiclocation,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
• This job is eligible toparticipatein our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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