Amgen Inc

Specialist IS Security Engineer

Amgen Inc$123K — $142K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
  • 2 years of experience in a related job or software development role
  • Experience with SIEM technologies such as IBM Qradar, Splunk, or ArcSight
  • Strong system administration skills in Windows or Unix environments
  • Proficient in operating logging agents like NXLog, Rsyslog, or ELK Stack
  • Programming and scripting skills in Python, JavaScript, or PowerShell
  • Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute SIEM and UEBA strategy and processes
  • Manage technologies, address issues, and facilitate continuous improvement
  • Develop roadmaps and metrics for security monitoring tools
  • Design, develop, and operate programs and automation capabilities
  • Coordinate with partners to address security vulnerabilities
  • Advise incident responders on remediation strategies
  • Participate in audits of information security services

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement and Savings Plan with company contributions
  • Flexible work models, including remote work options
  • Award-winning time-off plans
  • Annual discretionary bonus program and stock-based long-term incentives
Full Job Description
Career Category
Engineering
Job Description

Specialist IS Security Engineer

Duties: Help define, and execute Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) strategy and processes; Management of technologies and processes including issue identification and resolution, integration with other tools, documentation and continuous improvement of the service; Lead or contribute to the development of roadmaps and metrics for processes and tools used for Security Monitoring; Analyze, design, develop and operate programs, shell scripts, tests, and infrastructure automation capabilities in an advanced security context; Coordinate with internal and external partners to remediate or mitigate security vulnerabilities and assist technical teams; Advise incident responders as they develop and coordinate response, containment and remediation capabilities as appropriate; Support cyber threat intelligence, security operations and other security teams in day-by-day activities; and Participate in audits covering information security services and technologies. May telecommute.

Requirements: Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field & 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a software development-related occupation. Position requires 2 years of experience in the following:

1. SIEM technologies including IBM Qradar, Splunk Enterprise Security, or ArcSight;

2. System administration skills with Windows or Unix including patching, administrating and troubleshooting SEIM systems;

3. Operating logging agents including NXLog, Rsyslog, Graylog, LogStash, or Elk Stack;

4. Programming and scripting skills including Python, JavaScript, or PowerShell;

5. Cloud technologies including AWS, Azure, or GCP;

6. Understanding of cybersecurity concepts, principles and best practices including creating principles or developing correlation rules based on threats, vulnerabilities or malwares; and

7. Experience with large enterprise environments.

Contact: Interested candidates please apply via https://careers.amgen.com/en/search-jobs and search for job # R-244959

Job type: Full Time position. The annual salary for this position in the U.S. is $123,219.00- $142,033.00 per year. Also, this position offers stock, retirement, medical, life and disability insurance and eligibility for an annual bonus or for sales roles, other incentive compensation. For more details visit https://careers.amgen.com/life-at-amgen/benefits/

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we'll support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:
  • A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
  • A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
  • Stock-based long-term incentives
  • Award-winning time-off plans
  • Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

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About Amgen Inc

Amgen is a biotechnology company that develops and manufactures human therapeutics for various illnesses and diseases. The company is values-based and deeply rooted in science and innovation to transform new ideas and discoveries into medicines for patients with serious diseases. They offer products for treating illness in the areas of oncology/hematology, cardiovascular, inflammation, bone health, nephrology, and neuroscience.

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Size
24,200 employees
Market Cap
$141.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$7.2 billion
Founded
1980
5 Year Trend
+2.5%
Revenue
$25.4 billion
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