Manager, IT Security Engineering

Description

Gilead's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Security Operations Manager to lead and enhance our cybersecurity operations. This role is ideal for a professional with over five years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, and incident response. The successful candidate will be responsible for orchestrating threat detection, managing security incidents, and driving continuous improvement across our security infrastructure. This position demands strategic thinking, technical acumen, and a collaborative mindset to safeguard the organization’s digital assets and ensure resilience against evolving threats.

Key Responsibilities

Work with Security, Risk and Compliance (SRC) stakeholders to determine / define needs and requirements for security capabilities to address business needs and mitigate risk

Assist with the installation and configuration of technologies being evaluated and document scoring against defined, proof of concept requirements

Perform research on new technologies and capabilities that may be relevant to SRC requirements

Document research findings using the Company’s standard templates and present results and recommendations to the SRC leadership team

Create documentation including test cases and findings reports for POCs and final project implementations

Create and maintain documentation as part of the project lifecycle

Assist in formalizing and updating security policies, procedures and technical standards

Demonstrate a curiosity in multiple security domains

Provide regular metrics, incident trends and risk posture to senior leadership

Optimize alerting mechanisms and refine detection logic to improve signal fidelity and reduce noise

Managing MSP team members on day-to-day support of security tools

Monitoring and working ticket queue for events and incidents

Technical Skills :

Expertise in SIEM and EDR tools, such as Crowdstrike and XSIAM.

Strong knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and popular Linux distributions, including Amazon Linux and RHEL.

Experience implementing access controls, configuring encryption standards, and executing incident response procedures.

Working knowledge of Cloud technologies and its implementations in AWS and Azure

Working knowledge of Active Directory and Entra.

Expertise in developing scripts in Python etc., for automation.

Working knowledge of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learningand use of LLM’s.

Compliance & Frameworks :

Familiarity with compliance frameworks, including MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, and GDPR.

Security Domains :

Strong understanding of Audit and Monitoring, Risk Response & Recovery, Data Communications, Computer Operations Security, Telecommunications & Network Security, Security Architecture & Models, Endpoint Security, and Cloud Security.

Professional Competencies :

Must be ready to work in a fast-paced team environment and take direction from senior staff.

Ability to contribute to SRC’s ongoing projects as assigned.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adjust information delivery for different audiences.

Excellent presentation skills and the ability to document technical solutions with clarity and proper organization.

Highly organized, results-oriented, attentive to detail, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.

Self-motivated, proactive, independent, and responsive.

Ability to build working relationships with partners, peers, and senior management.

Flexible and able to perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications :

Bachelor of Science degree in management information systems, computer science, engineering or other IT-related major with 6+ years of industry experience OR

Masters of Science degree in management information systems, computer science, engineering or other IT-related major with 4+ years of industry experience

People Leader Accountabilities :

• Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the

way they manage their teams.

performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and

realize their purpose.

them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.

The salary range for this position is :

Raleigh : $126,565.00 - $163,790.00.Bay Area : $146,540.00 - $189,640.00.

Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans

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Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact for assistance.