Associate Director Cybersecurity Posture and Hygiene (Remote)
Associate Director Cybersecurity Posture and Hygiene (Remote)
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Job Description
The Associate Director Security Posture and Hygiene plays a pivotal leadership role within our organization steering the strategic direction design and implementation of our security posture and hygiene program. This role is at the forefront of enhancing our cybersecurity measures across a diverse and complex infrastructure landscape including on-premise and cloud models. By continuously monitoring and remediating security control gaps and leveraging the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Top 18 critical security controls this position aims to bolster our defenses by improving our hygiene of cybersecurity standards and practices.
This position can be based anywhere remotely/virtually anywhere in the U.S.
In this role you will be responsible for:
- Develop a comprehensive strategy for the security posture and hygiene program.
- Assemble and manage a team dedicated to implementing assessing and maturing the CIS Top 18 critical controls and their associated safeguards.
- Develop and execute strategies for continuous monitoring and improvement of security controls and configurations across enterprise systems.
- Ensure the hygiene of security configurations by establishing and enforcing policies procedures and standards to prevent unauthorized access data breaches and other cyber threats.
- 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 identifying areas for improvement and recommending enhancements.
- Foster strong partnerships with technology and domain stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and compliance of security practices across the enterprise.
- Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity trends threats and technologies to adapt and evolve our security strategies accordingly.
- Lead initiatives to educate and train team members and the wider organization on cybersecurity good practices and the importance of a forward-thinking security posture.
- Ensure that all security programs and initiatives adhere to relevant laws regulations and policies continuously updating practices to meet new standards.
- Oversee daily operations including targeted assessments risk management and response strategies ensuring a high level of security and resilience against cyber threats.
- Build collaborative relationships and partner effectively with business and technology senior leaders.
- Maintain expert-level professional and technical knowledge in relevant domains
- Building metrics and dashboards that will provide stakeholders with actionable insights into the security posture of technologies
Qualifications :
- 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 with extensive experience in managing security posture and hygiene strategies within complex and diverse IT environments
- 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 and the ability to integrate these into security practices.
- 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 with the ability to effectively convey technical insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with clients IT management and staff.
- A sincere desire to learn grow and go beyond personal capabilities staying abreast of the latest developments in the cybersecurity landscape .
- Professional cybersecurity certifications (e.g. CISSP CISM CIS Controls etc.) are highly desirable.
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.
This job is eligible to participate in our long-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 Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys 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 and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Remote
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Key Skills
- Program assessment
- FDA Regulations
- Manufacturing & Controls
- Program Evaluation
- budget forecast
- Research Experience
- Operations Management
- Research & Development
- Strategic Planning
- Contract Management
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
