
Associate Director – Cybersecurity Posture, Hygiene and AI
AbbVie
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $141,500 - $268,500 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Establish a comprehensive mature security posture and hygiene strategy for AI and machine learning technologies
- Assemble and manage a team dedicated to implementing, assessing, and maturing the CIS Top 18 critical controls
- Develop and execute strategies for continuous monitoring and improvement of security controls and configurations
- Ensure hygiene of security configurations by establishing and enforcing policies, procedures, and standards
- Collaborate with IT, network, and other relevant departments to align security measures with organizational goals and compliance requirements
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation on security controls, assessments, incidents, and improvements
- Conduct regular assessments to determine the maturity of each security control
- Foster strong partnerships with technology and domain stakeholders
- Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies
- Lead initiatives to educate and train team members and the wider organization on cybersecurity good practices
- Oversee daily operations, including targeted assessments, risk management, and response strategies
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree and 9 years of experience OR Masters Degree and 8 years of experience OR PhD and 4 years of experience
- Proven leadership in cybersecurity
- Extensive experience in managing security posture and hygiene strategies
- Experience implementing an AI security program across an enterprise
- Expert knowledge of operating systems, networking protocols, systems administration, X as a service, applications, and security technologies
- Expert knowledge and application of cybersecurity terminology, concepts, and the cyber threat landscape and attack vectors
- Deep understanding of risk management principles
- Experience with the CIS Top 18 controls and familiarity with the CIS Controls Implementation Groups (IGs) methodology
- Demonstrated ability to innovate and adapt in response to a constantly changing environment
- Advanced critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Strong leadership and collaboration skills with business and technical groups
- Excellent written and verbal communication and listening skills
Benefits
- paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
- medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k) to eligible employees
- short-term incentive programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
cybersecuritysecurity posturesecurity hygieneAI security programoperating systemsnetworking protocolssystems administrationrisk managementCIS Top 18 controlscyber threat landscape
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationcritical thinkingproblem-solvinganalytical skillscommunication skillslistening skillsinnovationadaptabilityteam management