Security Engineer – Cybersecurity Posture, Hygiene & AI Enablement

Visa Hunt; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Security Engineer – Cybersecurity Posture, Hygiene & AI Enablement within BTS. You will shape security strategy, implement controls, and improve organizational posture across IT systems and applications.

You’ll collaborate with multiple teams, use scripting (Python/PowerShell/Bash), and apply CIS 18 baselines to sustain secure operations while leveraging AI to enhance security outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 5+ years of experience or Master’s with 4+ years.
• Strong knowledge of CIS 18 security controls and applicable policy frameworks.
• Experience configuring Windows Servers, Windows Desktops, and Red Hat Linux.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement security controls to improve security hygiene.
• Collaborate with IT, network, and other departments to align security with compliance.
• Establish baseline security requirements and ensure integration into development and deployment processes.
• Use enterprise tooling to maintain asset inventories and vulnerability management.
• Create integrations via APIs or scripting to monitor critical controls.

Skills

Security controls

CIS 18

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Windows

Red Hat Linux

Scripting

Communication

Problem solving

Collaboration

GxP compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

APIs

Vulnerability management tools

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), 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). 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, identifying configuration 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 clear objectives, and maintaining sustained focus on improving the organization’s security posture

• 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

• 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

• 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, with the ability to collaborate effectively 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

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 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.

AbbVie 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.