Identity and Access Management Engineer (Hybrid)

Location: North Chicago, IL, us

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

We are seeking a skilled BeyondTrust Privileged Access Management (PAM) Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our privileged access security infrastructure. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing BeyondTrust solutions to protect critical systems and sensitive data by controlling and monitoring privileged user access across our enterprise environment. 

Key Responsibilities 

Implementation and Configuration 

• Deploy, configure, and maintain BeyondTrust Password Safe, Privileged Remote Access, Endpoint Management 

• Design and implement privileged access policies and workflows aligned with security best practices 

• Configure password vaulting, session recording, and automated password rotation capabilities 

• Integrate BeyondTrust solutions with existing identity management systems, directories, and security tools 

Administration and Maintenance 

• Monitor system performance, availability, and security of BeyondTrust infrastructure 

• Perform regular system updates, patches, and maintenance activities 

• Manage user accounts, groups, and access permissions within the PAM platform 

• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide Level 2/3 support for PAM-related incidents 

Security and Compliance 

• Develop and enforce privileged access governance policies and procedures 

• Conduct regular access reviews and audit privileged account usage 

• Generate compliance reports for internal and external audits 

• Implement security controls to prevent unauthorized privileged access 

• Respond to security incidents involving privileged accounts 

Documentation and Training 

• Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures 

• Provide training and support to end users and IT staff on PAM best practices 

• Document system configurations, integrations, and customizations 

• Develop disaster recovery and business continuity procedures for PAM systems 

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree and 6+ years of experience OR Masters Degree and 5+ years of experience OR PhD and no experience
• Experience with BeyondTrust PAM solutions (Password Safe, Privileged Remote Access, etc.) 
• Strong understanding of privileged access management concepts and security frameworks 
• Experience with Windows and Linux system administration 
• Knowledge of Active Directory, LDAP, and identity management systems 
• Familiarity with database administration (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL) 
• Understanding of network protocols, firewalls, and security architecture 
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities 
• Excellent communication and documentation skills 
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities 

Preferred: 

• BeyondTrust certified professional credentials 
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GSEC 
• Knowledge of DevOps tools and practices (Ansible, PowerShell, Python scripting) 
• Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid environments 
• Experience with SIEM integration and log analysis 
• Experience working in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, government)
• Knowledge of DevOps tools and practices (Ansible, PowerShell, Python scripting) 
• Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid environments 
• Experience with SIEM integration and log analysis 

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. ​

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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 and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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