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Threat Surveillance Countermeasure Specialist

AbbVie · North Chicago, IL · Full time · Other

Posted Aug 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a vulnerability assessment you ran. What did you find that the site had not considered?

What they are checking: Risk assessment work with a real finding attached.

Surveillance technology changes quickly. How do you actually stay current?

What they are checking: A real learning practice in a field where staleness is a risk.

Describe training you delivered on threat awareness. What made people take it seriously?

What they are checking: Security education that changes behavior rather than ticking a box.

This sits in corporate security at North Chicago for a global pharmaceutical company. What do you want to know about the travel, which sites are in scope and how often sweeps are scheduled?

What they are checking: Whether they ask what the real coverage and cadence are.

What would you do

You find a radio frequency emission you cannot immediately explain. What do you do next, and who do you tell?

What they are checking: Escalation judgment on a finding that may be nothing or may be serious.

How do you write a report on a sweep that found nothing so that it is still useful?

What they are checking: Reporting value when the common result is a clean sweep.

You are asked to brief executives on security practices. How do you get them to change a habit without alarming them?

What they are checking: Advising senior people, which this posting lists as a duty.

How do you handle a sweep in a space where you cannot tell staff what you are doing?

What they are checking: Operational discretion, which is inherent to this work.

About the work

Walk me through how you would run a technical surveillance countermeasures inspection of an executive conference room.

What they are checking: A structured sweep method in the environment this role most often covers.

How do you keep your equipment calibrated and your results defensible if someone later questions them?

What they are checking: Equipment discipline, which the posting names and which makes findings hold up.

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The full job description

As published by AbbVie.

The Threat Surveillance Countermeasures Specialist is responsible for protecting sensitive information by detecting and neutralizing technical surveillance threats. This role involves conducting thorough inspections, utilizing specialized equipment, and implementing countermeasures to safeguard against eavesdropping and electronic surveillance to protect the equities of the company. 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 effective counter-surveillance strategies and policies. • Stay informed about the latest surveillance technologies and methods, adapting countermeasures to address evolving threats. • Perform risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential security weaknesses. • Advise management and executive teams on the implementation of security enhancements and practices. • Provide training and education to staff on security policies, threat awareness, and protective measures. • Maintain and calibrate TSCM equipment to ensure operational readiness and accuracy. • Bachelor’s degree preferred in Electronics, Information Security, or a related discipline is preferred. 7 years of experience in TSCM, electronic security, or a related field. • Certification in TSCM or related fields is required • Strong knowledge of surveillance technologies and countermeasure techniques. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. • Ability to interpret technical data and present findings in clear, actionable reports. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with clients and team members. • Ability to work independently and handle sensitive situations with discretion. • Security clearance may be required depending on the nature of the work. • Global travel required based on business needs. • Certification in first aid and self-defense techniques is desirable. • Law Enforcement Officer's Safety Act (LEOSA) Concealed Carry License /Legal authorization to carry a firearm preferred. 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 thisposting 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 long-term incentive programs. ​ 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 anduntil 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. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html

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