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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.

Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.

Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. 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. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.

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Manager Cyber Security - Shanbally, Ringaskiddy

Hybrid role

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security Manager to join our dynamic IT team. 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 requires a deep understanding of cyber security principles, cloud computing, and the ability to implement and manage advanced security measures. This position reports to the Director of Cyber Security Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

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

Cloud Security Management: Design, implement, and manage security measures for cloud-based applications and services.

Implement and manage security tools such as Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), SIEM, network segmentation/security, email security, privilege management, mobile device management and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

Ensure cybersecurity-enabled products or other compensating security control technologies reduce identified risk to an acceptable level

Design and implement secure solutions to protect against cyber-attacks and ensure the security of the organization's IT infrastructure. Evaluate the financial costs of recommended technologies.

Risk Assessment: Conduct and support regular risk assessments and vulnerability testing to identify and mitigate potential security threats.

Prepare and present regular reports and metrics on the status of cybersecurity efforts to senior management.

Strong leadership and team management abilities. Oversee Managed Security Services team and provide directions. Manage Cybersecurity ticket queue and SLAs around it

Assists in the review and update of cyber security policies, architectures and standards

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.

Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and solutions to enhance the organization's security posture

Training and Awareness: Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate employees on security best practices and emerging threats.

Coordinate and manage assigned Cyber projects, including system upgrades and new technology implementations.

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.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in information technology or a related field.

Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in cyber security, with at least 1 years in cloud security.

The position requires the individual to be on site for at least 2 days a week in BioMarin office at San Rafael, USA or Cork, Ireland. Additional flexibility and exception can apply

Certifications: 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).

Understanding of security frameworks, security architecture, disaster recovery, risk management, incident management / forensics, threat modeling, GRC and vulnerability management.

Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex security issues and develop effective solutions. Excel/Power BI preferred.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Team Player: Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills

Industry Experience: Experience in industries with high security requirements such as healthcare / life sciences or similar

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Manager, Cyber Security Engineering

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