Specialist IS Engineer - Configuration Management

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WHAT YOU WILL DO

Amgen is searching for a Specialist Security Engineer covering Endpoint Security Configuration technologies. This role will work for the Manager of Endpoint Security, in direct support of the global endpoint management group. This position will provide essential services that enable us to better pursue our mission.

The Specialist Endpoint Security Engineer will operate, manage, and improve Amgen’s endpoint security posture solutions. In the Endpoint Security team, you will identify emerging risks related to endpoint protection, advise management, and develop technical remediations to address those risks. Specialists lead the development of processes and procedures for multiple solutions Amgen utilizes to deliver to the promise of a secure digital workplace. They run multiple projects simultaneously to implement and improve the endpoint security protections and use advanced analytics to demonstrate success. This engineer will play a key role in educating technologists and business leaders about the security strategies that both protect and enable business processes related to cloud data handling.

Areas of responsibility include:

• Designs, operates, maintains, and enhances capabilities for the technical systems that ensure protection of endpoints for Amgen’s global workforce.

• Works daily alongside the digital workforce experience team to specify, implement, and validate security controls for Amgen’s workstation and mobile platforms.

• Identifies new risk areas for data and plans controls to mitigate those risks.

• Researches new technologies, processes, and approaches based on industry practices and recommends future plans for secure configurations.

• Authors procedures and guidelines and advises on policies related to workstation and mobile protection requirements and remediation or investigation of violations.

• Develops and conducts training on protection technologies for operations staff. Educates business leadership about data risk.

• Consults other technology groups on endpoint protection strategies and recommends appropriate points of both technical and process integration.

• Partners with the Manager of Endpoint Security to collaborate closely with legal and human resources leadership on violation remediations.

• Collaborates with architecture strategy leaders and business unit leadership to ensure that security by design configurations are incorporated into new business projects.

• Collaborates with Endpoint Security Engineers to integrate protection technology into the operations of traditional Endpoint Detection and Response operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with one or more security frameworks, especially in regulated environments.

• Holds or is actively seeking one or more security related certifications, preferably with a focus on cloud technologies or data protection.

• Proficiency specifying requirements for technical systems, as well as designing, implementing, and operating those systems.

• Expertise in global IT operations, including an understanding of regulatory and cultural differences encountered when dealing with international peers and customers.

• Skill with elements of MDM systems such as Intune, Workspace One, and JAMF on Windows, MacOS and iOS based operating systems.

• Basic capabilities with programming or scripting languages.

• Understanding of endpoint technologies from a security perspective including the security risks associated with misconfiguration.

• Experience implementing secure baselines such as DISA STIGs and CIS Benchmarks.

• Experience with project management workstream leadership, preferably using Agile methodology.

• Deep knowledge of the principles of endpoint protection, including availability, integrity, and confidentiality of user devices.

• Proficiency with communications focused on written technical processes and the ability to convey complex ideas clearly in front of an audience.

• Experience with data analytics in building executive reports.

• Reputation of successfully navigating large enterprise environments, understanding both ITIL driven processes and business relationship building

• Ability to self-direct work on multiple priorities with little to no oversight, based on critical initiatives.

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WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree

Or

Master's degree and 2 years of Information Security or Information Technology experience

Or

Bachelor's degree and 4 years of Information Security or Information Technology experience

Or

Associate's degree and 10 years of Information Security or Information Technology experience

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High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Information Security or Information Technology experience

Preferred Certifications:

• Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) or Security+ SANS Certifications

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WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT OF US

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

• Vast opportunities to learn, develop, and move up and across our global organization.

• Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where colleagues are empowered to bring ideas to the table, take risks, and act.

• Generous Amgen Total Rewards Plan comprising healthcare, finance, wealth and career benefits.

• Flexible work arrangements.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.