Data Protection Specialist

AbbVie

. Establish and maintain relationships with IT and Business group leaders to understand goals, programs, and plans .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $84,500 - $162,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Information Security and Data Privacy, with a strong understanding of compliance initiatives and security frameworks. Capable of assessing security risks, developing policies, and providing guidance across various business functions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Information SecurityData PrivacyNIST Cybersecurity FrameworkCISM CertificationProject Management

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Hard Skills

Data Protection ControlsSecurity Risk AssessmentPolicy WritingControl Framework AlignmentAI Data Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

ISO 2700XPCI-DSSSWIFTCloud Controls MatrixHITRUSTNIST 800-171CIS Controls

Certifications & Qualifications

CISMCIPT

Industry Keywords

GDPRHIPAACCPAInformation Security PoliciesCompliance Initiatives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecuritySwift

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and maintain relationships with IT and Business group leaders to understand goals, programs, and plans
Evaluate and articulate program security requirements and identify security risks and business impact
Conduct assessments of data protection controls
Use AI to analyze File Labeling, application logs, and infrastructure datasets to automate control assurance
Assess third-party vendor security posture, remediation requirements, and compensating controls for Business Applications
Develop expertise in AbbVie Information Security policies, processes, procedures, and compliance initiatives
Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to Commercial, R&D, Audit, Legal, Purchasing, and other organizations
Advise Business group leaders and IT Owners on balancing security risks and business enablement
Report potential Data Privacy risks and planned remediation to management
Serve as point of contact for Information Security matters and security policies for Purchasing, Legal/Privacy, and Quality
Review technology and information policies and practices and recommend improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience OR Master’s Degree with 4 years of experience in Information Security, Data Privacy, or IT Compliance
Familiarity with information security control frameworks, including NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 2700X, PCI-DSS, SWIFT, Cloud Controls Matrix, HITRUST, NIST 800-171, and CIS Controls
Familiarity with global and regional Data Privacy regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA
Experience aligning and testing information security controls and frameworks
Experience writing policies and procedures
Experience working in information security or data privacy in a large, global organization
Strong project management, collaboration, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to communicate concepts to diverse audiences with varying skill sets
Strong written and verbal communication skills
CISM, CIPT, or other equivalent certifications preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Short-term incentive programs
5% travel opportunity