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IT Controls Engineer II

AbbVie


Job Location:

North Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 6 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

AbbVie is seeking an IT Controls Engineer to help design implement and continuously improve technology controls that support secure compliant and reliable technology delivery across the enterprise. 

In this role you will collaborate with engineering teams cybersecurity professionals quality organizations auditors and business stakeholders to integrate controls into software delivery and operational processes. You will help ensure compliance with regulatory requirements corporate policies and industry best practices while driving automation efficiency and continuous improvement. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a technology professional who enjoys solving complex problems working across cross-functional teams and helping modernize governance risk and compliance practices within a global technology organization. 

Responsibilities 

  • Design document and maintain technology controls that support software delivery cybersecurity compliance and operational processes. 
  • Develop and enhance technology control frameworks standards procedures and support documentation to meet business regulatory and corporate requirements. 
  • Perform risk assessments and control effectiveness reviews to identify gaps analyze trends and recommend mitigation strategies. 
  • Execute control testing and validation activities documenting results findings and recommendations to support audit readiness and continuous improvement. 
  • Partner with audit compliance and risk teams to support audits regulatory reviews evidence collection and remediation efforts. 
  • Translate business and technical requirements into actionable control requirements and integrate controls into technology delivery and operational processes. 
  • Identify opportunities to streamline automate and improve control execution monitoring and reporting capabilities. 
  • Collaborate with engineering cybersecurity quality compliance and business stakeholders to communicate control requirements risks and recommendations and drive effective outcomes. 

Qualifications :

  • Bachelors Degree with 5 years technical experience OR Masters Degree with 4 years experience.
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: IT Controls Technology Risk Management IT Compliance Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) Technology Audit Systems Engineering Business Systems Analysis or Quality Systems.  
  • Experience supporting technology implementations software delivery or operational technology processes.
  • Strong analytical problem-solving documentation and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities. 
  • Experience with IT control frameworks and industry standards (e.g. SOX COBIT NIST ISO 27001 ITIL).
  • Experience supporting controls testing audits compliance programs or risk management activities.
  • Knowledge of software development methodologies including SDLC Agile and DevOps.
  • Experience working in a regulated industry such as pharmaceuticals healthcare medical devices biotechnology or financial services.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and technology risk management practices.

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 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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AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first — for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuro ... View more

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