North Chicago, IL Remote (Global) Employment USD 84,500 – 162,000 / year

Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company is hiring a Security Engineer – Cybersecurity Posture, Hygiene & AI Enablement

About the Role

The Security Engineer will strengthen cybersecurity defenses by managing security posture, enforcing hygiene standards, and enabling AI-based security solutions across the enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and enhance the organization's overall cybersecurity posture
  • Implement and monitor security hygiene practices across systems and networks
  • Support the integration of artificial intelligence into security operations and tools
  • Conduct regular assessments to identify security gaps and vulnerabilities
  • Develop automated workflows for threat detection and response
  • Collaborate with IT and security teams to enforce security policies
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging cyber threats and attack patterns
  • Deploy and manage security tools for endpoint, network, and cloud environments
  • Assist in the configuration and optimization of SIEM platforms
  • Lead initiatives to improve security awareness and compliance
  • Monitor security metrics and report on key performance indicators
  • Support incident response activities with data analysis and remediation guidance
  • Ensure alignment with industry standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls
  • Participate in risk assessment and third-party security evaluations
  • Drive automation in security validation and control testing
  • Contribute to secure software development practices and DevSecOps integration
  • Manage identity and access controls to reduce attack surface
  • Analyze logs and security events to detect anomalous behavior
  • Support cloud security configuration and compliance efforts
  • Work with cross-functional teams to embed security into business processes
  • Evaluate new security technologies with a focus on AI and machine learning
  • Document security architectures, processes, and control implementations
  • Respond to audit findings and support remediation efforts
  • Promote a culture of security accountability across departments
  • Stay current with regulatory requirements and cybersecurity frameworks

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with flexible remote options

Team

Part of the global cybersecurity team focused on protecting digital assets and enabling secure innovation

About the Team

This position is part of a dedicated cybersecurity unit responsible for safeguarding critical systems and data. The team emphasizes innovation, resilience, and proactive defense strategies to protect the organization from evolving threats.

Why This Role Matters

As cyber threats grow in complexity, maintaining strong security posture and hygiene is essential. This role directly contributes to reducing risk and enabling secure adoption of AI technologies across the enterprise.

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Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company
AbbVie ist ein internationales Pharmaunternehmen mit rund 48.000 Mitarbeitern weltweit und etwa 3.000 in Deutschland, das sich mit der Bewältigung gesundheitlicher Herausforderungen und der Verbesserung der Lebensqualität von Patienten befasst.
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Job Details
Department Information Security Risk Management (ISRM) Architecture
Category security
Posted a month ago