Senior Staff Engineer - DevSecOps

Exelixis•Alameda, CA

10d•$154,500 - $220,500•Onsite

About The Position

Protect the organization’s digital infrastructure, data, and systems from internal and external cybersecurity threats by implementing, managing, and continuously improving security practices, tools, and operations with a focus on cloud applications and infrastructure.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline and 9 years of related experience; or Master’s degree in related discipline and 7 years of related experience; or Equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience with operation and implementation of cybersecurity tools.
Experience in designing, implementing, and managing security controls within cloud platforms, such as IAM, VPC, Zero Trust principles, IaC, IAAS, Security Groups, Key Management Services, SDLC, Ci/Cd pipelines and Network Security.
Experience in IT Security or related infrastructure administration role in an enterprise environment.
Experience in investigations and response to cyber events and incidents.
Experience in enhancing organizational security awareness and resilience.
Experience with cloud, system, and application security.
Experience administering IT systems.
Experience working in Agile environments and using ticketing systems (e.g., JIRA, JSM).
Strong knowledge of general IT applications and infrastructure.
Advanced knowledge of CLI and scripting language experience (Python, PowerShell, etc..)
Advanced knowledge of AWS
Advanced knowledge of IAC, SDLC, Ci/Cd pipelines
Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity technologies and concepts.
Strong analytical, problem solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with customers to solve business challenges while balancing the need for confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Ability to multitask and work collaboratively.
Ability to work with ambiguity.
Ability to work with confidential data.
Ability to continuously learn and improve.
Ability to work with minimal guidance, to adapt to frequent priority changes, and response to ad-hoc requests

Nice To Haves

CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, GIAC or similar cybersecurity certification preferred
Technical lead or management experience preferred.
Experience in regulated industries (e.g., biotech, pharma) with knowledge of GxP and SOX compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and implement robust security architectures for cloud environments following best practices, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
Lead cross-functional collaboration on technology initiatives to strengthen security across systems and operations, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and industry best practices.
Lead the investigation and resolution of complex security events and incidents, including malware outbreaks, unauthorized access attempts, and significant security breaches.
Develop and implement response strategies, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure lessons learned are integrated into security policies and controls.
Analyze security logs and events from various sources to proactively develop and implement security measures that address current and emerging threats.
Provide updates to leaders on latest threat landscape, emerging trends, and propose cybersecurity solutions to proactively identify and mitigate potential security risks.
Enhance the organization’s security posture by assessing vulnerabilities and recommending solutions to address identified weaknesses.
Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and partners to provide guidance and expertise on security best practices and incident response.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and organizational policies, including SOX and FDA regulatory requirements, by following established procedures and controls.
Architect secure cloud infrastructure using guardrails and golden paths using IaC patterns across AWS and Azure.
Integrate SAST, SCA, DAST, and dependency scanning into GitHub pipelines and provide help and support.