Staff Engineer - DevSecOps - Exelixis, Inc. - Alameda, CA
Exelixis, Inc.
SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE:
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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Improve the organization's security posture by identifying weaknesses and vulnerabilities in its security infrastructure and implementing solutions to address them.
Integrate with various teams on technology initiatives to improve security of our systems and operations.
Assist in investigating and responding to security events and incidents, such as malware infections, unauthorized access attempts, and other potential security breaches. Determine best procedures to contain threats, document findings, and escalate issues as needed.
Monitor and analyze security logs and events from various sources.
Stay current with the latest threat landscape, emerging trends, and solutions in cybersecurity to proactively identify and mitigate potential security risks.
Improve the organization's security posture by identifying weaknesses and vulnerabilities in its security infrastructure and implementing solutions to address them.
Assist with and provide cyber expertise to internal staff, vendors, and partners on security practices and issues.
Follow industry and Exelixis best practices and procedures in a SOX and an FDA regulated environment.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No supervisory responsibilities.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in related discipline and 7 years of related experience; or
Master’s degree in related discipline and 5 years of related experience; or
Equivalent combination of education and experience
CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, GIAC or similar cybersecurity certification preferred
Experience:
Experience with operation and imp