Supervisor, Security Systems

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie seeks a Supervisor of Security Systems to lead enterprise security programs including access control, surveillance, and alarms across sites globally. You will guide new installations, upgrades, and problem resolution while coordinating with internal teams and external vendors.

The role requires a strong security systems background, leadership experience, and Genetec certification. You will drive policy, training, and compliance in a dynamic, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 7–8+ years of experience in security systems or related field, with progressive leadership responsibilities.
• Strong project management and communication skills with ability to lead complex deployments.
• Experience leading security systems teams and coordinating with external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and deploy security systems for AbbVie locations worldwide.
• Communicate long-range plans for security deployments to diverse audiences.
• Provide technical scope, requirements gathering, and budget oversight for projects.
• Benchmark security posture and recommend modern technologies and skill gaps.
• Manage third-party integrators and contractors to ensure performance standards.
• Ensure policies, procedures, and training for security systems meet regulatory compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Project Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Genetec Certification

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 at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

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 at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

The Supervisor, Security Systems will be responsible for enterprise-wide security systems including access control, surveillance, intrusion detection and other programs required for the protection of AbbVie resources and assets. This role will provide strategic guidance and tactical support for new installations, upgrades to existing systems and problem resolution for AbbVie sites globally. This position requires strong collaboration and influence with other AbbVie functions and outside service providers.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for planning, development, and deployment of security systems for AbbVie locations globally. This role develops (no coding) physical security plans (access control, surveillance and alarms) for our sites and configures the applications to meet site requirements . The role partners with BTS for to include infrastructure and/or application changes that require a system life cycle management process.
• Develop and communicate to a broad audience regarding long range plans for security system deployment across the enterprise.
• Provide technical expertise for project scoping and planning, requirements gathering and technical support of security systems. Responsibility for project budgets.
• Evaluate and benchmark AbbVies security system posture in the industry and make appropriate recommendations for identified gaps. Must be forward looking for relevant technologies, required competencies and/or skill sets.
• Develop and maintain relationships and performance standards for third party integrators and contractors.
• Responsible for policies, procedures and training related to security systems including badging activities. We must have security systems in place that meet the regulatory requirements of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) compliance is maintained within the access control systems.
• Lead and develop a security systems team that is responsible for access control, technical support, system upgrades, and other security initiatives as required.
• Manage installations and conversions of the access control systems globally to include management of 3rd party vendors providing support and direction as needed.
• Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and departmental policies and procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining and/or pursuing appropriate system certifications for self and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in an area of study relevant to the position with 7 or 8 years of total experience in the field of security systems experience or related experience required and of progressive leadership, including people or large and complex project management leadership experience.
• Security systems implementation/deployment, security integration, Project Management Ability. Lead and develop a qualified security system team.
• Genetec Certification.
• Must Possess high level of communication skills, both verbal and written.

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 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 employer 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.

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