Cybersecurity Architect, Mergers & Acquisitions

AbbVie

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Work type
Remote
Location
Durham, NC
Salary
$109,500–$208,500 / yr
Posted
18 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Oct 8, 2126

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About AbbVie

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions in immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care. Its products include Humira, Skyrizi, and Rinvoq.

AbbVie currently has 145 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Cybersecurity Architect, Mergers & Acquisitions

The Cybersecurity Architect - Mergers & Acquisitions joins the Information Security & Risk Management Security Architecture team. This role serves as a single point of contact between security and business teams to provide advisory services that reduce risk and technical friction during research-sharing relationships and acquisitions. You will develop and coordinate secure design patterns, create new security playbooks, and ensure in-flight acquisitions receive appropriate security services. Key responsibilities include partnering with infrastructure and technology teams to deploy core security services for strategic alliances. Required expertise includes practical experience in Cloud Security, AppSec, Network Security, Identity, or Operational Technology. You must possess working knowledge of AWS, GCP, Azure, M365, Slack, and Active Directory, while maintaining a solid understanding of industry standards like NIST 800 and ISO 27001.

What you'll do

  • Coordinate core security and technology services during company acquisitions or divestitures.
  • Develop, document, and deploy secure design patterns for strategic alliance collaborations.
  • Create new security playbooks and services specifically for business alliances and acquisitions.
  • Act as the primary point of contact between security and technical or business teams.
  • Provide security advisory services to reduce risk and technical friction during transactions.
  • Ensure in-flight acquisitions receive the appropriate security services at the correct times.
  • Develop and deliver security products and services in coordination with internal research teams.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree and 7 years of experience, Master's Degree and 6 years of experience, or PhD and 2 years of experience.
  • Practical experience in a relevant security architecture discipline such as Cloud Security, AppSec, Network Security, Identity, or Operational Technology.
  • Direct experience designing or providing solutions related to mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and multi-company collaborations.
  • Working knowledge of popular cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and collaboration platforms (M365, Slack).
  • Working knowledge of Active Directory and related security constructs like domains, forests, and trusts.
  • Solid understanding of industry security standards such as NIST 800 and ISO 27001.
  • 5 years of experience in an information security role, preferably as a Security Architect or Security Engineer (preferred).
  • Experience with various security tooling, GCFE/GCFA/GDSA/GCTI/GCIA/GCDA/GEIR certifications, or related technical certifications (preferred).

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