Operational Technology (OT) Security Engineer

Company Description

AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

AbbVie’s Information Security team is seeking a candidate to join our newly forming Operational Technology (OT) Security Team. The OT Security Engineer will support the safeguarding of AbbVie’s Manufacturing and Research Technologies and assist in ensuring the security of critical infrastructure systems that support AbbVie’s business operations. This role will focus on assessing and mitigating risks associated with OT systems, supporting the development and implementation of security controls, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in Operational Technology (OT) Security aspects of AbbVie’s Manufacturing and Research Technology initiatives.
• Support architecture, design, implementation, deployment, and operational transition of secure technology solutions.
• Assist in cybersecurity assessments including network topology reviews and mapping of data flows.
• Contribute to the creation of OT/ICS cybersecurity guardrails and best practice guidelines.
• Utilize industry standards and frameworks (e.g., NIST-800-82, NIST CSF 2.0) to support enhanced cyber defense strategies.
• Participate in cybersecurity risk assessments to identify critical gaps and contribute to the development of mitigation strategies.
• Provide assistance in industry standard committees or work groups for OT/ICS environments.
• Support communication and education efforts around OT Cyber initiatives.

Experience and Skills:

• Exposure to OT/ICS critical infrastructure in Pharmaceuticals or similar industries is preferred.
• Familiarity with frameworks and standards such as NIST SP 800-82 and NIST CSF 2.0.
• Basic understanding of conducting cybersecurity assessments (risk, vulnerability) and any experience in creating mitigation plans is a plus.
• Ability to learn how to design and implement security technologies in an OT/ICS environment.
• Demonstrated interest or introductory experience in OT cybersecurity projects, including basic network design and architecture understanding.
• Basic proficiency in OT/ICS network design is desirable, along with the ability to learn and adapt.

Specifically, we’re looking for:

• Strong motivation to understand threats, vulnerabilities, and risk management in an OT/ICS environment.
• Basic proficiency in communication skills, both oral and written.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to work effectively in a team environment with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 6 years experience OR Masters Degree and 5 years experience OR PhD and no experience in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Must have relevant work experience in Operational Technology, Security Engineering due to the complexity of our global OT Security environment.
• Cybersecurity certification such as the CISSP, or GICSP is preferred, but not required.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: 

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. 

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.

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