Senior Associate Endpoint Security Engineer

Amgen Inc.; Portugal; Hybrid; EUR 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

AMGEN Total Rewards Plan

Continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

AMGEN Capability Center Portugal is seeking a Senior Associate Endpoint Security Engineer to design, deploy and maintain endpoint protection across global and manufacturing environments. You will lead multiple technologies, implement secure configurations, and educate teams on security strategies.

This role requires a strong background in Windows/Mac, experience with endpoint security solutions, and agile project leadership. A Master’s or Bachelor’s with experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Masters degree or Bachelor’s with 2 years in Information Systems or Computer Science.
• Associate degree with 4 years in Information Systems or Computer Science.
• High school diploma / GED with 6 years in Information Systems or Computer Science.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy and maintain endpoint protection capabilities.
• Operate, manage and improve Amgen’s endpoint security posture across global networks and manufacturing environments.
• Develop processes and procedures for multiple endpoint protection solutions.
• Educate technologists and business leaders about security strategies and risk.
• Collaborate with legal, human resources and architecture teams on remediation and integration.

Skills

Endpoint security

MDM / device management

Data analytics

Security by design

Regulatory awareness

Agile leadership

Scripting basics

Security communications

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience

Associate degree with 4 years of experience

High school diploma with 6 years of experience

Job description

Career Category Information Systems Job Description Join our team at AMGEN Capability Center Portugal, consistently recognized among the top companies in the Best Workplaces™ ranking by Great Place to Work® in Portugal. In 2026, we were once again distinguished as one of the top Best Workplaces in the country (category 201–500 employees), reinforcing our commitment to an exceptional employee experience and workplace culture. We are a team of over 500 talented individuals, spanning more than 30 functions and areas of expertise, and representing over 40 nationalities. Together, we bring diverse perspectives and professional backgrounds to help shape the future of healthcare through innovation and technology. This is your opportunity to explore a world of possibilities across areas such as Data & Analytics, Digital, Technology & Innovation, Cybersecurity, R&D Operations, Global Distribution, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, General & Administrative, Human Resources, and many more. Located in the heart of Lisbon, our AMGEN office fosters a culture of innovation, excellence, and purpose. Come thrive with us at AMGEN, supporting our mission To Serve Patients. What we do at AMGEN matters in people’s lives.

Senior Associate Endpoint Security Engineer

At AMGEN, Technology isn’t just a support function—it’s a catalyst for discovery, transformation, and real-world impact. Here, your ideas fuel innovation that improves and saves lives of patients in dire need of our medicines. Are you ready to do meaningful work that matters?

What you will do

As an Endpoint Security Senior Associate, you will be a technical engineer for a very diverse endpoint tools. This engineer will play a key role in designing, deploying, and maintaining solutions to build our evolving endpoint protection capabilities, as well as operate, lead, and improve multiple endpoint security technologies. This associate will protect Amgen from threats inside of the company's environment within both the global corporate network and manufacturing environments. You will operate, manage, and improve Amgen’s endpoint security posture solutions. Within the team, you will identify emerging risks related to endpoint protection, advise management, and develop technical remediations to address those risks. This position will be responsible for the development of processes and procedures for multiple solutions Amgen utilizes to deliver to the promise of a secure digital workplace. They run multiple projects simultaneously to implement and improve the endpoint security protections and use advanced analytics to demonstrate success. This engineer will play a key role in educating technologists and business leaders about the security strategies. Works daily alongside the digital workforce experience team to specify, implement, and validate security controls for Amgen’s workstations, servers and mobile platforms.

Experience with Windows (Workstation and Server) and Mac (macOS/iOS) operating systems. Designs, operates, maintains, and enhances capabilities for the technical systems that ensure protection of endpoints for Amgen’s global workforce. Identifies new risk areas for data and plans controls to mitigate those risks. Researches new technologies, processes, and approaches based on industry practices and recommends future plans for secure configurations. Authors procedures and guidelines and advises on policies related to workstation and mobile protection requirements and remediation or investigation of violations. Develops and conducts training on protection technologies for operations staff. Educates business leadership about data risk. Consults other technology groups on endpoint protection strategies and recommends appropriate points of both technical and process integration. Partners with the Manager of Endpoint Security to collaborate closely with legal and human resources leadership on violation remediations. Collaborates with architecture strategy leaders and business unit leadership to ensure that security by design configurations are incorporated into new business projects. Collaborates with Endpoint Security Engineers to integrate protection technology into the operations of traditional Endpoint Detection and Response operations.

What we expect of you

• Master’s degree Or Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience in Information Systems, or Computer Science
• Associate degree and 4 years of experience in Information Systems, or Computer Science
• High school diploma / GED and 6 years of experience in Information Systems, or Computer Science

Preferred Qualifications

• Skill with elements of MDM systems such as Intune, Workspace One, and JAMF on Windows, MacOS and iOS based operating systems.
• Experience with endpoint security solutions like Traditional Anti-Malware Technologies, Next Generation Anti-Malware, Application Allowlisting, and Endpoint Detection and Response.
• Experience implementing secure baselines such as DISA STIGs and CIS Benchmarks.
• Understanding of endpoint technologies from a security perspective including the security risks associated with misconfiguration.
• Experience with data analytics in building executive reports.
• Familiarity with one or more security frameworks, especially in regulated environments.
• Proficiency specifying requirements for technical systems, as well as designing, implementing, and operating those systems.
• Expertise in global IT operations, including an understanding of regulatory and cultural differences encountered when dealing with international peers and customers.
• Basic capabilities with programming or scripting languages.
• Experience with project management workstream leadership, preferably using Agile methodology.
• Deep knowledge of the principles of endpoint protection, including availability, integrity, and confidentiality of user devices.

Preferred Certifications (Any)

• SANS (GSEC, GCED) Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) or Security+
• Microsoft Certifications (MCSA, MCSD, MCSE)

What you can expect of us

• Work That Matters – Build tech that accelerates scientific breakthroughs and helps patients worldwide.
• Modern Tech Stack – Cloud-first, automation-focused, AI-powered.
• Global Scale, Agile Mindset – Collaborate across continents while working in nimble, high-impact teams.
• Continuous Learning – Access to certifications, trainings, mentorship, and career mobility.
• AMGEN Total Rewards Plan – Comprehensive benefits in healthcare, finance, and well-being.
• Flexibility – Hybrid work model with time split between our Lisbon office and remote work.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

AMGEN is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

Salary Range 39,249.60 EUR - 53,102.40 EUR

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential. For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen