Jobs in North Chicago, IL

About the role

As a Senior Security Engineer – Cybersecurity Posture, Hygiene & AI Enablement in AbbVie Business Technology Solutions (BTS), you will 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. This position can be based virtually anywhere in the U.S. As a member of the Information Security Risk Management (ISRM) Architecture team, the Senior Security Engineer plays a crucial role in shaping and guiding the organization’s security strategy, architecture, and practices, with a focus on cybersecurity posture, hygiene, and the effective and responsible use of AI to improve security outcomes at scale.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s Degree with 6 years’ experience
• Master’s degree with 5 years’ experience
• or PhD with 0 years’ experience in information security and/or related functions (IT Audit, Risk Management, or Security Architecture)
• Strong understanding of current cybersecurity tool capabilities as they pertain to continuous monitoring for configuration drift, including tools such as Tenable, CrowdStrike, and Windows Defender
• Proficiency in using Splunk to perform data analysis and security monitoring effectively
• Proven ability to leverage scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and PowerShell to interface with in-scope applications using available APIs
• Expert knowledge of operating systems, networking protocols, system administration, XasaService models, applications, and security technologies
• Proficient understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, including the CIS Critical Security Controls (CIS 18), NIST CSF, and NIST 80053
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify security risks and propose effective solutions
• Highly autonomous and productive, capable of performing responsibilities with minimal direction or oversight
• Professional cybersecurity and relevant industry certifications (CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, CCSP, GSEC) are highly desirable

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