Vertex Pharmaceuticals · 1 day ago
Data Classification Engineer-Identity Management (Contract)
United States
Contract
Remote
Mid Level
$75/hr - $80/hr
3+ years expVertex Pharmaceuticals is a leading company in the pharmaceutical sector, seeking a Data Classification Engineer specializing in Identity Management. The role involves managing data classification systems, collaborating with technical and business teams, and ensuring compliance with data protection policies.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Vertex data classification and protection systems
Consult with members of the technical and business communities to identify and label Vertex data
Analyze and resolve complex software and hardware problems
Ensure that the correct processes are followed in change management for tracking and reproducibility
Must have expert-level experience with managing and configuring Microsoft Purview and Entra ID as it relates to Conditional Access policies, Sensitivity Labels, data classification, data sensitivity labels, e-Discovery, management of the Entra ID synchronization process, and creation of rules and alerts within Microsoft CASB
Ability to use Microsoft Purview to produce operational metrics on a regular basis for management review
Proven experience supporting and deploying functionality provided through the Microsoft Defender Portal and the Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance Center, including Audit, Activity Explorer, and other data protection controls
Support initiatives performed by the Vertex Microsoft 365 team to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness from an Information Security and data protection perspective
Create training materials to expand the adoption of identifying and labeling data using Microsoft 365 Sensitivity Labels
Must have expert-level experience with Veritas Data Insight
Ability to independently create data usage reports (including DQL reports), integrate new sources of Vertex data, create and deploy policies, generate sensitive information tags, create usage metrics for senior leadership, and other tasks related to identifying/tagging data through the Data Insight platform
Experience with SailPoint ISC and Data Access Security is a plus
Any other tasks assigned by the Vertex management team
Qualification
Required
Must have expert-level experience with managing and configuring Microsoft Purview and Entra ID as it relates to Conditional Access policies, Sensitivity Labels, data classification, data sensitivity labels, e-Discovery, management of the Entra ID synchronization process, and creation of rules and alerts within Microsoft CASB
Ability to use Microsoft Purview to produce operational metrics on a regular basis for management review
Proven experience supporting and deploying functionality provided through the Microsoft Defender Portal and the Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance Center, including Audit, Activity Explorer, and other data protection controls
Support initiatives performed by the Vertex Microsoft 365 team to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness from an Information Security and data protection perspective
Create training materials to expand the adoption of identifying and labeling data using Microsoft 365 Sensitivity Labels
Must have expert-level experience with Veritas Data Insight. Ability to independently create data usage reports (including DQL reports), integrate new sources of Vertex data, create and deploy policies, generate sensitive information tags, create usage metrics for senior leadership, and other tasks related to identifying/tagging data through the Data Insight platform
Must have 3-5 years of experience with Microsoft 365 Purview and the Microsoft 365 Compliance suite
Must have 3-5 years of experience using Veritas Data Insight, especially policy creation, report creation and DQL
Must have experience with data classification policies and proven abilities to identify data and assign policies accordingly
Experience supporting Microsoft CoPilot as it relates to data discovery
Ability to work well with peers and all levels of management
Must be able to work independently and produce positive results
Pays strict attention to detail
Very strong organizational, task management and prioritization skills
Desire to learn new technologies
Understands the importance of accuracy and responsiveness
3-5 years working in an Information Security organization
Excellent written skills
Preferred
Experience with SailPoint ISC and Data Access Security is a plus
Experience supporting SailPoint is a plus
Previous experience in an FDA regulated environment is a plus
Benefits
Compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer.
This role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements
Company
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is focused on the discovery and development of small molecule drugs for the treatment of serious diseases.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$657.31MKey Investors
Janssen Belgium
2024-07-10Post Ipo Secondary· $1.11M
2022-05-17Post Ipo Equity· $50M
2009-12-03Post Ipo Equity· $443M
Leadership Team
Reshma Kewalramani
CEO and President
Nina Devlin
Senior Vice President, Chief Communications Officer
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