Security Engineer (Remote)

Allergan; Greenlawn (NY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie seeks a Security Engineer to enhance its security posture within the Business Technology Solutions team. The role involves designing and implementing security controls, collaborating with various departments, and ensuring compliance. Applicants should have strong problem-solving skills, a relevant degree, and a deep understanding of security frameworks.

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) program

Participation in short-term incentive programs

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience or 4 years with a Master’s degree.
• Deep understanding of CIS Critical Security Controls (CIS 18).
• Strong working knowledge of common operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security controls to enhance security hygiene.
• Collaborate with IT and network departments to align security measures.
• Manage documentation for security baselines and policies.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Windows Servers

RedHat Linux

Job description

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 anSecurity Engineerin 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 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 and hygiene.

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

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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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