Senior Cybersecurity Engineer - Secrets Discovery (Remote)

AbbVie Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology and pharmaceuticals company is seeking a cybersecurity professional to design and automate their secrets discovery program. This role offers the opportunity for career advancement and a comprehensive benefits package, including remote work flexibility. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in software development and cybersecurity principles.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Short-term and long-term incentive programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's with 7 years, Master's with 6 years, or PhD with 2 years in a relevant field.
• Hands-on experience in software development.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and automate components of the secrets discovery program.
• Analyze and validate exposed secrets.
• Collaborate on cyber intelligence initiatives.

Skills

Software development

Python

Go

Elixir

Cybersecurity principles

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

PhD

Job description

Employer Industry: Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k)
- Eligibility for short-term and long-term incentive programs
- Empowerment to leverage creativity in developing innovative cybersecurity solutions
- Flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in the U.S.

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Design, build, and automate components of the secrets discovery program
- Analyze, validate, and escalate exposed secrets both internally and externally
- Develop custom applications to manage the secrets discovery lifecycle
- Collaborate on cyber intelligence initiatives and partner with various stakeholders
- Provide accurate and timely intelligence to support decision-making processes

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Bachelor's Degree with 7 years of experience, Master's Degree with 6 years of experience, or PhD with 2 years of experience in a relevant field
- Hands-on experience in software development with languages such as Python, Go, or Elixir
- Proven experience in invoking and building custom APIs
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles related to authentication and network/application security
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate at different organizational levels

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience curating intelligence sources and leveraging open source intelligence
- Familiarity with analyzing large data sets to support decision-making
- Knowledge of current methodologies supporting secrets discovery
- Previous experience building and implementing applications in a production-like environment

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