Associate Director – Cybersecurity Posture, Hygiene and AI

AbbVie

AbbVie, an innovative medicines company, seeks an Associate Director to lead enterprise cybersecurity posture, hygiene, and AI security programs. Managing teams, controls, governance, remediation, and secure adoption across cloud and on-premise environments.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $141,500 - $268,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and leading enterprise security posture programs, integrating AI for continuous monitoring, and developing control frameworks aligned with industry standards. Possesses strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills to manage multidisciplinary teams and convey technical insights effectively.

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Cybersecurity LeadershipEnterprise AI Security Program ImplementationControl Framework DevelopmentRisk Management PrinciplesStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity TerminologyOperating SystemsNetworking ProtocolsSystems AdministrationSecurity TechnologiesControl AssessmentsConfiguration HygieneRemediation PlanningContinuous ImprovementAI-Enabled Tools

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCritical ThinkingProblem-SolvingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

AI Monitoring ToolsDashboardsMetrics ReportingSecure Design StandardsPlaybooks

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISMCIS Controls

Industry Keywords

Cyber Threat LandscapeAttack VectorsControl Maturity AssessmentConfiguration DriftSecure-By-Default Configurations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and lead an enterprise security posture and hygiene program, including strategy, roadmap, operating cadence, governance, and direct people management
Manage and develop a multidisciplinary team responsible for control assessments, configuration hygiene, remediation planning, and continuous improvement
Leverage AI to accelerate continuous control monitoring and response
Integrate posture and hygiene telemetry from AI-enabled tools, custom tools, and workflows to detect misuse, configuration drift, and critical control deviations
Identify intentional and unintentional misuse of AI-enabled tools and workflows and translate findings into preventive systemic control improvements
Develop and mature a control framework aligned to the CIS Top 18 Controls and associated safeguards
Establish a methodology to assess control maturity, identify systemic gaps, and prioritize remediation based on risk and business impact
Partner with infrastructure, cloud, identity, network, endpoint, application, and AI engineering teams to embed secure-by-default configurations and resilient architectures
Build metrics, dashboards, and executive-ready reporting on posture trends, control effectiveness, and remediation progress
Publish standards, playbooks, and guidance for secure design, deployment, and operations
Stay current on emerging risks related to AI, automation, and modern attack techniques

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
Proven cybersecurity leadership in complex and diverse IT environments
Extensive experience managing security posture and hygiene strategies
Experience implementing an enterprise AI security program
Expert knowledge of operating systems, networking protocols, systems administration, X-as-a-service, applications, and security technologies
Expert knowledge of cybersecurity terminology, concepts, cyber threat landscape, and attack vectors
Deep understanding of risk management principles and their integration into security practices
Ability to innovate and adapt in 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
Ability to convey technical insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to interface effectively with clients, IT management, and staff
Desire to learn and stay current with cybersecurity developments
Professional cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CIS Controls are highly desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Short-term incentive programs
Professional growth and development opportunities