At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options.

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine, and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visitneurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X (Formerly Twitter) and Facebook. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

About the Role:

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• Design and implement robust security architectures for cloud and on-premises environments

• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and practices

• Conduct regular user access reviews and implement remediation plans

• Oversee the deployment and management of data loss prevention (DLP) tools

• Develop policies for data encryption, classification, and handling

• Develop and manage Security Operations Center (SOC) playbooks for incident response and threat hunting

• Perform advanced threat analysis, vulnerability assessments, and risk management

• Implement security information and event management (SIEM) solutions

• Conduct real-time security monitoring and incident triage

• Lead incident response efforts and forensic investigations

• Provide expertise on securing SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS environments

• Ensure compliance with cloud security frameworks and best practices

• Maintain documentation and policies for cloud security

• Lead efforts to improve network security through continuous monitoring and configuration management

• Work closely with global IT and teams to address security threats and vulnerabilities

• Provide mentorship and training to junior security team members

• Lead cybersecurity projects from conception to implementation

• Support internal and external cybersecurity audits

• Report on project status, risks, and outcomes to senior management

• Conduct regular security reviews and recommend improvements

• Performs other duties as required

• BS/BA degree and 6+ years of related work experience utilizing comprehensive knowledge of cloud network systems and network management tools, as well as extensive experience (minimum 2 years) with Azure and AWS OR

• Master's degree and 4+ years of similar experience as noted above

• One or more professional certifications desired: Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

• Deep understanding of the organization's business objectives and services

• Ability to align security initiatives with business goals

• Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities

• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Extensive experience with EDR, email security, SOC, and incident response processes

• Proficiency with SIEM solutions and advanced security monitoring tools

• Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals and security best practices

• Advanced scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, etc.) for automation

• Relevant security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH, etc.)

• In-depth knowledge of security solutions including VPNs, email gateways, DLP, IDS/IPS, web proxies, and DNS security

• Demonstrated expertise in researching and mitigating current hacking techniques and cybercrime

• Strong understanding of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST 800, CIS, etc.)

• Comprehensive knowledge of Windows and Linux security settings and controls

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Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets employer.

We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don't line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.

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