Application & Platform Security Architect

AbbVie

Application & Platform Security Architect responsible for secure design and implementation of technologies at AbbVie. Collaborating with teams to ensure security best practices in application development.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $141,500 - $268,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define reusable security architecture patterns and guardrails to enable consistent, secure implementation across high-risk business applications.
Drive secure-by-design initiatives by integrating security considerations early in the software architecture lifecycle and influencing enterprise architecture direction.
Represent security architecture in design authority boards and technical review councils, advocating for risk-based security controls.
Work with in-business IT customers, including application architects and engineers to evaluate application software and infrastructure designs, for the purpose of defining/designing application controls aligned with enterprise standards.
Define application-specific security control architectures and produce design artifacts to guide secure implementation of business-critical systems.
Develop re-usable implementation guidance and design patterns based on previous engagements to scale the service.
Work with information security leadership to develop strategies and plans to enforce security requirements and address identified risks in the infrastructure and applications.
Act as a security architecture liaison to IT delivery and engineering teams, embedding security principles into technical delivery and architecture review forums.
Support security aspects of business & IT initiatives by assisting in architecture, design, implementation, deployment, and operational transition of innovative & secure technology solutions.
Research, evaluate, design, test, recommend and plan the implementation of new or updated information security technologies.
Establish collaborative working relations with IT functions to ensure that solutions align with security architecture and business strategy.
Play an advisory role in application development or acquisition projects to assess security requirements and controls and to ensure that security controls are implemented as planned.
Complete remediation activities and initiate actions to ensure that compliance and security gaps are successfully addressed.
Research and assess new information security threats and recommend remedial actions.
Foster an information security culture through education, skill development, and implementation of effective information security processes and practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of experience OR Master’s Degree and 8 years of experience OR PhD and 4 years of experience in information security and/or related functions (IT Audit, Risk Management or Security Architecture).
Must have demonstrated exceptional ability to assess and communicate information security concepts and practices, with both business and IT stakeholders.
Requires in-depth knowledge of the systems development life cycle, client area’s functions and systems, and systems applications programs development technological alternatives.
Proven implementation of creative technology solutions that advance the business.
Strong understanding of application security principles, including OWASP Top 10, SANS/CWE Top 25, and secure coding practices.
Expertise in secure session management, token handling, and authentication mechanisms (OAuth, SAML, OpenID Connect).
Knowledge of cryptographic practices, encryption protocols, and PKI management.
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Familiarity with tools for code analysis (e.g., SonarQube, Veracode) and vulnerability scanning (e.g., Burp Suite, Nessus).
Understanding of DevSecOps practices, including securing CI/CD pipelines.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify security risks and propose effective solutions.
Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and influence technical teams towards secure implementations.
Understanding of cloud computing principles, including virtualization, containerization, microservices, and serverless computing;
Advanced knowledge of Identity Security concepts, least-privilege, separation of duties, and Zero trust design principles.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k) to eligible employees.
long-term incentive programs.

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Hard Skills & Tools

information securitysecurity architectureapplication securitysecure coding practicescryptographic practicesencryption protocolssecure session managementtoken handlingauthentication mechanismsDevSecOps

Soft Skills

problem-solvinganalytical skillscommunicationcollaborationinfluenceself-starterproject management