Senior Manager, IT Security

PTC Therapeutics • Warren, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Senior Manager, IT Security designs, implements, and maintains the security controls that protect an organization’s systems, data, and networks in support of PTC Therapeutics business objectives by helping to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our network. The ideal candidate should possess technical skills in security technologies, networking, and troubleshooting and be comfortable delivering technical solutions in a fast-paced environment. The candidate needs to be passionate about their career in Cybersecurity and demonstrate the ability to pick up new expertise and technologies. The daily duties include project work, hands-on troubleshooting of security technologies, vulnerability management, network hardening, tracking, and resolving complex issues across the enterprise, interfacing with cross-functional teams, and other duties as requested. This individual will work closely with several key individuals and teams and be part of a dedicated team of security professionals who demonstrate superb technical competency, making PTC Therapeutics as secure as possible. The Senior Manager, IT Security supports adherence to relevant regulatory requirements and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT or Cybersecurity and a minimum of 6 years of combined IT and Cybersecurity related work experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated environment
• Hands-on/demonstrated experience with segmentation technologies such as Next-Generation Firewalls, Access Control lists, Host-based Firewalls, Web filtering, and Zero Trust technologies
• Relevant enterprise-level experience within an information security group coupled with a working knowledge of the technical protocols that make up a modern enterprise [i.e., TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, TLS, SMB, SSH, etc.]
• Experience with security solutions such as CrowdStrike, Palo Alto, Zscaler, Cortex, Okta
• Knowledge of security standards and log analysis
• Ability to work comfortably and successfully in a fast-paced environment with frequent changes in priorities and ability to positively influence others or manage indirectly
• Experience with any scripting languages
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and resolution skills
• Innovative, creative, curious, risk-minded, and passionate about Information Security and Technology.
• Fluent in English

Nice To Haves

• The ability to develop procedures and technical documentation for security-related services/solutions (Firewalls, Zero Trust, Antivirus, etc.)
• Experience securing cloud environments
• Knowledge of Cybersecurity best practices and the ability to review existing processes and documentation
• Experience with Enterprise level Virtualization Technologies
• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCNA, CCNA Security, CCNP, ITILv4, Security+, and GIAC, are desired

Responsibilities

• Administrate, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot security technologies (e.g., firewalls, application-based firewalls, intrusion detection systems, Zero Trust, and associated software)
• Scan, prioritize, and support remediation of vulnerabilities across systems.
• Assist in designing secure systems, cloud environments, and zero-trust frameworks.
• Develop scripts/playbooks to automate security workflows
• Work collaboratively with other groups and divisions inside of PTC Therapeutics
• Respond to outages and resolve and document incident tickets
• Remain current on emerging security risks, trends, and technologies and share with the team
• Identify recurring security issues and opportunities for improvement, recommending proactive measures and best practices to address gaps
• Plan, implement and upgrade security technologies and controls
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• In addition to base salary, PTC employees are also eligible for short- and long-term incentives.
• All eligible employees may also enroll in PTC’s medical, dental, vision, and retirement savings plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees