Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals · 3 months ago
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
Lexington, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expKiniksa Pharmaceuticals is a company focused on cybersecurity solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to design, build, and maintain these solutions. The role involves collaborating with IT and business teams to protect systems from internal and external threats while leading various cybersecurity initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Design and implement enterprise cyber security technologies
Evaluate and recommend improvements in existing and new security tools, technologies, and practices
Facilitate risk assessments, penetration testing and threat modeling to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities
Lead incident response planning and execution, including configuration and performance of our security operation center, triage, support and escalation processes. This may range from oversight to playing a hands-on role in investigating incidents and conducting forensics
Collaborate with infrastructure. IT operations and application teams and drive initiatives that mitigate risk
Stay current with emerging threats, advancements in technologies and industry trends
Assist with employee education to both IT and wider business teams on cyber security best practices
Assist in maintaining security policies, standards, and procedures
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in IT operations, system admin and/or network admin roles with at least 3 years focused on cyber security engineering
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field preferred. Experience in lieu of a degree will be considered
Strong understanding of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO) and Zero Trust principles
Experience with cloud security centered around AWS, Azure
High level of proficiency in network security, identity and access management (IAM), data protection, and endpoint security
Proficiency with SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR, vulnerability management, and anomaly detection
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
Proven mindset of proactive continuous improvement
Efficient independent worker with ability to focus and drive for results
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast paced-environment and to handle multiple tasks
Strong commitment to compliance and ethical standards
Benefits
Kiniksa Benefits Summary - USA
Company
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals is developing therapies for inflammatory and autoimmune conditions.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$400MKey Investors
Baker Brothers Advisors LLC
2020-05-13Post Ipo Equity· $80M
2018-05-23IPO
2018-02-01Series C· $200M
Leadership Team
Eben Tessari
Chief Operating Officer
Aaron Young
Senior Vice President, Chief Intellectual Property Officer
Recent News
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