Security Architect - PAM

Amgen; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Amgen as a Specialist IS Architect focused on Privileged Access Management at their Capability Center in Lisbon. You'll design and implement the IS architecture, ensure security through innovative IAM technologies, and guide the organization in effective risk management. This role offers competitive pay and the chance to be part of a leading biotechnology company.

Benefits

Generous Total Rewards Plan

Flexible work arrangements

Opportunity for career development

Diverse and inclusive community

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 4 years of experience, or Bachelor's with 6 years, or Associate's with 8 years.
• Demonstrated proficiency in IAM technologies and experience with Secrets Management.
• Proven track record in project management and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement IS architectures to support AMGEN's business needs.
• Manage lifecycle of privileged accounts utilizing AI and automation.
• Research new technologies and recommend PAM service improvements.

Skills

IAM technologies

Project Management

Data Analytics

Technical Documentation

Strong Communication

Scripting and Automation

Education

Master's degree in Information Systems

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Associate's degree in Information Systems

Tools

Microsoft Active Directory

Azure Active Directory

CyberArk

Beyond Trust EPM

Job description

Career Category Information Systems Job Description

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

The Amgen Capability Center in Lisbon, Portugal (ACCP) will be home to over 300 multi-national and multi-cultural employees, representing a broad range of cross functional capabilities, including Commercial, General and Administrative, Research and Development and more. The ACCP will offer rich career growth and development opportunities, regional and global exposure, and the opportunity to LIVE, WIN and THRIVE in one of Europe’s most attractive cities.

Our ACCP Office is located at Maleo – Sete Rios, Av. José Malhoa 19, 1070-040 Lisbon, in the vibrant city center of Lisbon.

If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that read over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of. Join us.

Specialist IS Architect - PAM (Privileged Access Management)

LIVE

What you will do

As a Specialist IS Architect at Amgen ’s Capability Center in Portugal (ACCP) , you will be responsible for designing and implementing information system architectures to support business needs. You will analyze requirements, develop architectural designs, evaluate technology solutions, and ensure alignment with industry best practices and standards. Your expertise in system architecture, strong problem-solving abilities, and ability to communicate complex technical concepts will enable you to deliver robust and scalable IT solutions.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Manage the lifecycle of privileged and service accounts utilizing AI and Automation technologies

• Designs, operates , maintains and enhances capabilities for the technical systems that ensure protection of Amgen PAM services.

• Identifies new risk areas for identity and access and plans PAM controls to mitigate those risks.

• Research new technologies , processes, and approaches, based on industry practices and recommend future plans for PAM Services.

• Authors procedures and guidelines and advises on policies related to PAM security controls.

• Advises other technology groups on PAM strategies and recommends appropriate points of both technical and process integration.

• Overseeing the design, integration, and support of Amgen’s Microsoft Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, CyberArk, and Beyond Trust Enterprise Privilege Management (EPM).

• Defining a service strategy, roadmap , and execution plan to deliver high impact business value.

• Conducting, leading, or provisioning technology and service reviews to baseline and set service improvement goals and initiatives.

• Providing support and consultation to clients or project teams to identify requirements and assist with application configurations and deployments utilizing Amgen’s directories and PAM technologies.

• Monitoring operational and performance statistics for managed systems to ensure reliability and availability.

• Resolving issues escalated from Amgen’s operational support team and providing expert level troubleshooting.

• Creating and maintaining technical documentation such as SOPs, design documents, operational drawings, manuals, etc.

• This position may have after hours / on call responsibilities

WIN

What we expect of you

Basic Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s degree and 4 years of Information Systems or related experience
  OR

• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of experience
  OR

• Associate’s degree and 8 years of experience

Functional Skills:

Must-Have Skills:

• Demonstrated proficiency with IAM technologies (Active Directory, Entra ID, Beyond Trust EPM)

• Experience with Secrets Management technologies to include CyberArk, CyberArk Conjur and HashiCorp

• Track record of project management leadership, preferably using Agile methodology .

• Deep knowledge of the principles of identity and access management and PAM Services.

• Proficiency with communications focused on both the development of written technical processes and the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly in front of an audience.

• Experience with data analytics focused on building executive reports

• Reputation of successfully navigating large enterprise environments, understanding both ITIL driven processes and business relationship building

• Ability to self-direct work on multiple priorities with little to no oversight, based on strategic initiatives

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with IS Security

• Experience with Agile Methodology

• Proficiency in scripting and automation is a plus

Professional Certifications :

• Microsoft, GCP or AWS Cloud (preferred)

• Identity Provisioning or Security Certification (preferred)

• Microsoft Azure Certification (preferred)

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams

• High degree of initiative and self-motivation

• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully

• Team oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals

• Strong presentation and public speaking skills

THRIVE

What you can expect of us

• Vast opportunities to learn, develop, and move up and across our global organization.
• Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where colleagues are empowered to bring ideas to the table, take risks, and act.
• Generous Amgen Total Rewards Plan comprising healthcare, finance, wealth and career benefits.
• Flexible work arrangements.

APPLY NOW

for a career that defies imagination

In our quest to serve patients above all else, Amgen is the first to imagine, and the last to doubt. Join us.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, colour, 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 essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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