Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security Manager to join our dynamic IT team at BioMarin International Limited.
This position requires a deep understanding of cyber security principles, cloud computing, and the ability to implement and manage advanced security measures.
* Research, design, and implement cyber security solutions for BioMarin's security systems and products in compliance with the organization's applicable security policies and standards.
* Perform system security administration on various technology platforms, including operating systems, applications and network security devices, in accordance with the defined policies, standards and procedures of the organization, as well as with industry best practices and vendor guidelines.
* Work with IT and business partners to ensure that security is factored in the evaluation, selection, installation and configuration process of hardware and software.
* Design, implement, and manage security measures for cloud-based applications and services.
About the Role
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the security assets and infrastructure, protecting our data from potential threats, and maintaining the integrity of our cyber environment.
This position reports to the Director of Cyber Security Engineering.
Key Responsibilities include:
* Cyber Security Management: Ensure cybersecurity-enabled products or other compensating security control technologies reduce identified risk to an acceptable level.
* Risk Assessment: Conduct and support regular risk assessments and vulnerability testing to identify and mitigate potential security threats.
* Compliance: Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations and frameworks such as NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF).
* Collaboration: Work closely with IT, Enterprise Architecture and business, and other teams to integrate security measures into the development and deployment processes.
* Training and Awareness: Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate employees on security best practices and emerging threats.
* Incident Management: Support the response to risk-related incidents, including investigations, root cause analysis, and the implementation of corrective actions.
* Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest security trends, technologies, and threats. Continuously improve security architecture and processes.
The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and team management abilities, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to convey complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
About Us
BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.
We enlist the best of the best - people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems - and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science.
Our corporate groups are the people behind our success, providing foundational support of all areas of operation at BioMarin.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
* Bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field.
* Minimum of 7 years of experience in cyber security, with at least 1 year in cloud security.
* Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or Azure/AWS Certified Security Specialist.
* Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and best practices.
* Technical hands-on skills and proficiency in cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) and security tools (Identity Management, firewalls, encryption, endpoint, storage, wireless, servers, VPN, URL filtering, disaster recovery).
* Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex security issues and develop effective solutions.
* Excel/Power BI preferred.
Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.