Threat Surveillance Countermeasure Specialist
AbbVie
August 24, 2026
Remote friendly (North Chicago, IL)
United States
$109,500 - $208,500 USD yearly
IT
The Threat Surveillance Countermeasures Specialist is responsible for protecting sensitive information by detecting and neutralizing technical surveillance threats. This role involves conducting thorough inspections, using specialized equipment, and implementing countermeasures to safeguard against eavesdropping and electronic surveillance to protect the company’s equities.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive technical surveillance countermeasure inspections in various environments to detect and mitigate surveillance threats.
- Use specialized equipment to identify unauthorized electronic devices, radio frequency emissions, and other potential espionage tools.
- Analyze technical data and findings to provide detailed reports and recommendations for enhancing security protocols.
- Collaborate with security teams to develop and implement counter-surveillance strategies and policies.
- Stay current on surveillance technologies and methods; adapt countermeasures to evolving threats.
- Perform risk assessments and vulnerability analyses.
- Advise management/executive teams on security enhancements and practices.
- Provide training and education on security policies, threat awareness, and protective measures.
- Maintain and calibrate TSCM equipment for operational readiness and accuracy.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in Electronics, Information Security, or related field; 7 years’ experience in TSCM, electronic security, or related.
- Certification in TSCM or related fields required.
- Strong knowledge of surveillance technologies and countermeasure techniques.
- Excellent analytical/problem-solving skills; attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret technical data and present findings in clear, actionable reports.
- Effective communication/interpersonal skills; discretion with sensitive situations.
- Security clearance may be required.
- Global travel required.
- First aid and self-defense certification desirable.
- LEOSA Concealed Carry License/legal authorization to carry a firearm preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive technical surveillance countermeasure inspections in various environments to detect and mitigate surveillance threats.
- Use specialized equipment to identify unauthorized electronic devices, radio frequency emissions, and other potential espionage tools.
- Analyze technical data and findings to provide detailed reports and recommendations for enhancing security protocols.
- Collaborate with security teams to develop and implement counter-surveillance strategies and policies.
- Stay current on surveillance technologies and methods; adapt countermeasures to evolving threats.
- Perform risk assessments and vulnerability analyses.
- Advise management/executive teams on security enhancements and practices.
- Provide training and education on security policies, threat awareness, and protective measures.
- Maintain and calibrate TSCM equipment for operational readiness and accuracy.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in Electronics, Information Security, or related field; 7 years’ experience in TSCM, electronic security, or related.
- Certification in TSCM or related fields required.
- Strong knowledge of surveillance technologies and countermeasure techniques.
- Excellent analytical/problem-solving skills; attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret technical data and present findings in clear, actionable reports.
- Effective communication/interpersonal skills; discretion with sensitive situations.
- Security clearance may be required.
- Global travel required.
- First aid and self-defense certification desirable.
- LEOSA Concealed Carry License/legal authorization to carry a firearm preferred.