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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.
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As a Senior Security Engineer – Cybersecurity Posture, Hygiene & AI within the Information Security Risk Management Architecture team, you will provide technical leadership and mentorship to improve cybersecurity posture and hygiene programs. You will be responsible for prioritizing risk-based remediation of configuration drift, developing scripts to extract data via application APIs, and creating dashboards to alert stakeholders of necessary actions. The role involves documenting CIS baselines, monitoring on-premises and hosted assets, and ensuring the responsible use of AI and machine learning in security workflows. Required skills include proficiency in Python, Bash, and PowerShell; experience with Splunk, Tenable, CrowdStrike, and Windows Defender; and knowledge of networking protocols and systems administration. You will apply expertise in frameworks like CIS Critical Security Controls, NIST CSF, and NIST 800-53 to solve complex security challenges.
What does a Security Engineer earn?
Median $196000 from 81 postings across 41 companies.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members to improve cybersecurity posture and hygiene programs.
Prioritize remediation efforts for discovered configuration drift using a risk-based approach.
Develop scripts using Python, Bash, or PowerShell to extract security data via application APIs.
Create dashboards and alerts to notify stakeholders of configuration drift and required actions.
Document CIS baselines based on internal requirements in partnership with engineers and stakeholders.
Drive platform compliance by monitoring on-premises and hosted assets for configuration drift.
Integrate AI and machine learning into cybersecurity workflows while ensuring responsible use and human validation.
Ensure all security activities align with corporate policies, GxP compliance, and data security standards.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years’ experience or a Master’s degree with 4 years’ experience in information security, IT Audit, Risk Management, or Security Architecture.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity tools for continuous monitoring of configuration drift, such as Tenable, CrowdStrike, and Windows Defender.
Proficiency in using Splunk to perform data analysis and security monitoring.
Proven ability to use scripting languages including Python, Bash, and PowerShell to interface with application APIs.
Expert knowledge of operating systems, networking protocols, system administration, XasaService models, applications, and security technologies.
Proficient understanding of cybersecurity frameworks including CIS Critical Security Controls (CIS 18), NIST CSF, and NIST 800-53.
Strong problem-solving skills to identify security risks and propose solutions, along with excellent written and oral communication skills.
Professional cybersecurity and relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, CCSP, or GSEC (preferred).
Python
Large Language Models
Generative AI
AI Agents
Red Teaming
Vulnerability Research
Exploit Development
Penetration Testing
Cyber Ranges
Sandboxing
PyRIT
Offensive Security
Security Tooling
Python
Go
ZeroTrust
Kubernetes
Google Cloud Platform
Amazon Web Services
Digital Forensics
Malware Analysis
IDA Pro
Ghidra
Zeek
Linux
macOS
Windows
Incident Response
Threat Hunting
Detection Engineering
PCAP