Senior Platform Manager - Active Directory & Microsoft Entra (Remote)

Role Summary

Join AbbVie’s Information Security & Risk Management (ISRM) team as a Directory Services Lead, where we empower our partners to succeed by delivering the knowledge, tools, and support needed to leverage data and technology securely and effectively. As part of our Identity & Access Management (IAM) team, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our enterprise-wide IAM strategy. This position can be remote anywhere in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the design and implementation of IAM solutions from inception to completion
• Leading and developing a high-performing team of Identity Engineers responsible for directory services across on-premises and cloud environments
• Collaborating with domain architects to build resilient, scalable, and secure identity frameworks
• Ensuring compliance with security policies and standards
• Collaborating with other departments to integrate identity solutions and troubleshoot complex issues
• Producing technical position papers and design recommendations that span hybrid deployments and enhanced security posture and operational efficiency
• Maintaining comprehensive documentation including architecture diagrams, policies, procedures, and runbooks
• Staying current with industry trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices in identity management and authentication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 8 years’ experience; Master's Degree with 7 years’ experience; PhD with 3 years of experience.
• Proven experience with minimum of 5 years as an Identity Architect or similar role, with expertise in Active Directory, Entra ID, and modern authentication technologies.
• Previous experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Deep understanding of IAM principles, directory services architecture, and lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to issue resolution.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence and collaborate across teams and leadership levels.
• Demonstrated ability to drive strategic initiatives and influence executive decision-making.
• Work experience in the pharmaceutical industry beneficial

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Skills

• Proven experience in IAM architecture and design.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of security policies and standards.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex identity projects.
• Hands-on experience with Active Directory, Entra ID, AWS Identity Center, and other directory services technologies.