Gilead Sciences · 3 days ago
Executive Director, I.T.- Head of Security Architecture, Engineering, and Delivery
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$281K/yr - $364K/yr
16+ years expGilead Sciences is a research-based biopharmaceutical company focused on developing life-saving therapies. The Head of Security Architecture, Engineering, and Delivery is responsible for safeguarding the integrity of Gilead’s scientific data and operational environments while leading teams to architect and deliver enterprise security capabilities.
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Responsibilities
Manage team to develop, update & maintain information security standards and reference architecture
Lead and manage the Security Engineering team to deliver on Security capabilities
Lead and manage the Security Project Delivery team, including Program and Project managers, Business analysts, and technical delivery engineers
Lead and manage the Cyber Fusion Center operations, processes and be able to run the incident command and lead the incident investigations
Present the Security Investment portfolio to IT and business leaders and communicate the value of security investment
Lead and manage our Managed Service Provider solution delivery team to deliver on Security sustainment and investment projects
Support Merger & Acquisition related activities
Ensure IT activities, processes, and procedures meet defined requirements, policies and regulations
Work with Internal Audit, Project Managers, System Managers and Engineers - Track project findings, identify and resolve issues, analyze evidence, communicate with stakeholders, and facilitate the completion of cybersecurity related projects
Participate in other activities relating to information security or other functional areas as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in management information systems, computer science, engineering or another IT-related major is required
16+ years of relevant experience or 14+ years within master's or PhD
12+ years of cybersecurity professional experience, risk management, and governance practice
Information security related certifications such as CISSP, CRISC, CCSP, GIAC, etc
A minimum of 8-10 years of leadership responsibilities
Strong understanding of a wide variety of cybersecurity technologies relating to the following security domains: Audit and Monitoring, Risk Response & Recovery, SIEM, vulnerability management, Cryptography, Data Communications, Computer Operations Security, Telecommunications & Network Security, Security Architecture & Models, cloud security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Passwordless Authentication, Digital Rights Management, PKI, Security for AI and AI for Security solutions
Strong understanding of NIST cyber security, and MITRE attack frameworks
Deep knowledge of IT Security and Privacy concepts and controls, and ability to develop security standards and guidelines based on best practices and industry standards
Able to lead teams through an incident from initial response, stakeholder communications and diagnosis to immediate and long-term remediation plans and activities
Knowledge of information security risk management frameworks and compliance practices
Knowledge of securing network technologies, client, and server operating systems
Strong knowledge of Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processes and methodologies
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, including formal writing experience
Understanding of common security standards and healthcare related regulations and data privacy
Able to assess complex multi-location projects as well as identify and recommend appropriate corrective measures to resolve security and privacy related issues
Strong customer service orientation and the ability to project that attitude to customers in remote locations
Preferred
Previous work experience in a Biopharma organization is a plus
Previous work experience in a cloud centric environment is a plus
Previous Deputy CISO or equivalent experience is a plus
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
Paid time off
Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
Company
Gilead Sciences
Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes therapies for critical diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.41BKey Investors
Abingworth
2024-11-13Post Ipo Debt· $3.5M
2024-02-29Post Ipo Equity· $210M
2023-09-07Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
Keeley Wettan
Senior Vice President, Legal
Patrick Loerch
Senior Vice President, Clinical Data Science
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