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Job Title: Directory Services - Active Directory and Entra Architect
Company Name: AbbVie
Location: Dallas, TX
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 03/13/2026
Expire Date: 04/12/2026
Job Categories: Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations, Architectural Services, Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical, Engineering, Finance/Economics, Information Technology, Sales, Science, Quality Control
Job Description
Directory Services - Active Directory and Entra Architect

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 atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onX,Facebook,Instagram,YouTube,LinkedInandTik Tok.


Job Description

Join AbbVies 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, youll play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our enterprise-wide IAM strategy.

As a key member of AbbVies Information Security & Risk Management (ISRM) team, you will help drive the strategic design and implementation of enterprise authentication and directory services across both on-premises and cloud environments. This hands-on, architecture-focused role is dedicated to ensuring the integrity, resilience, and modernization of Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, hybrid identity, and PKI platforms, empowering partners to confidently leverage technology while maintaining robust security standards.

This position can be remote anywhere in the U.S.

In this role, youll be responsible for:

  • Architecture design and strategy for enterprise directory and authentication services.
  • Design, secure, and modernize Microsoft Active Directory environments, including forest and domain architecture, trusts, and security hardening
  • Leading and developing team of Engineers responsible for directory services across on-premises and cloud environments
  • Design and enforce modern authentication strategies, including: Conditional Access policy architecture, MFA and phishingresistant authentication, Reduction and elimination of legacy authentication, and Alignment with Zero Trust principles
  • 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 identitysolutions 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 managementand authentication.

Experiences that make you a strong candidate for this role:

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 8 years experience; Master's Degree with 7 years experience; PhD with 3 years of experience.
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 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

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemay ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in thefuture.

  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.

  • This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentiveprograms.

  • This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentiveprograms

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable 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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