Application & Platform Security Architect
$141,500–$268,500 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Application & Platform Security Architect at AbbVie; part of the Information Security team, responsible for defining security policies, processes, and standards; collaborate with application development teams to ensure secure design, coding, configuration, and deployment of technology solutions; develop reusable security architecture patterns, drive secure-by-design initiatives, and act as a security architecture liaison to IT delivery and engineering teams; evaluate application software and infrastructure designs for security controls aligned with enterprise standards; research and implement new security technologies and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (SOX, HIPAA); require deep knowledge of API security, cloud environments, and modern secure development practices.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of experience OR Master’s Degree and 8 years of experience OR PhD and 4 years of experience in information security and/or related functions (IT Audit, Risk Management or Security Architecture)
- Strong understanding of application security principles, including OWASP Top 10, SANS/CWE Top 25, and secure coding practices
- Expertise in secure session management, token handling, and authentication mechanisms (OAuth, SAML, OpenID Connect)
- Knowledge of cryptographic practices, encryption protocols, and PKI management
- Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Understanding of DevSecOps practices, including securing CI/CD pipelines
- Excellent communications and influencing skills with strong ability to balance differing stakeholder interests through sound analysis and persuasion
- Thorough understanding of Information Security frameworks and good practices (e.g., ISO, NIST)
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