AbbVie

Associate Director – Cybersecurity Posture, Hygiene and AI

AbbVie

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: IllinoisUnited 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