Senior Staff Engineer - DevSecOps

Exelixis; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

Life & disability

FSAs

Stock purchase plan

Long-term incentives

Vacation days 15

Paid holidays 17

Sick days 10

Job summary

Exelixis in Alameda, CA is seeking a senior cybersecurity professional to design and manage secure cloud architectures, lead incident response, and ensure SOX and FDA compliance. You will drive vulnerability management, threat detection, and security governance across IAM, VPC, IaC, CI/CD and related controls.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will implement security measures, monitor evolving threat trends, and contribute to security awareness and resilience across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with 9 years of experience, or Master’s with 7 years, or equivalent combo.
• Certifications such as CISSP/CISM/CEH/OSCP/GIAC are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure cloud architectures following best practices and regs.
• Lead cross-functional security initiatives aligned with business goals.
• Investigate and respond to complex security events and incidents.
• Analyze logs to proactively address threats and vulnerabilities.
• Provide updates on threat landscape and propose cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams on security best practices.
• Ensure compliance with SOX and FDA requirements through controls.

Skills

Advanced analytical skills

Knowledge of GDPR/CPRA

Strong communication

Project planning & management

Cloud security (AWS/Azure)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

Master’s degree in related discipline

Equivalent combination of education and experience

CISSP

CISM

CEH

OSCP

GIAC

Tools

JIRA

JSM

GitHub

Job description

SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE (Basic Purpose Of The Job)

Protect the organization’s digital infrastructure, data, and systems from internal and external cybersecurity threats by implementing, managing, and continuously improving security practices, tools, and operations with a focus on cloud applications and infrastructure.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust security architectures for cloud environments following best practices, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration on technology initiatives to strengthen security across systems and operations, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and industry best practices.
• Lead the investigation and resolution of complex security events and incidents, including malware outbreaks, unauthorized access attempts, and significant security breaches. Develop and implement response strategies, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure lessons learned are integrated into security policies and controls.
• Analyze security logs and events from various sources to proactively develop and implement security measures that address current and emerging threats.
• Provide updates to leaders on latest threat landscape, emerging trends, and propose cybersecurity solutions to proactively identify and mitigate potential security risks.
• Enhance the organization’s security posture by assessing vulnerabilities and recommending solutions to address identified weaknesses.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and partners to provide guidance and expertise on security best practices and incident response.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and organizational policies, including SOX and FDA regulatory requirements, by following established procedures and controls.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory responsibilities.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline and 9 years of related experience; or
• Master’s degree in related discipline and 7 years of related experience; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, GIAC or similar cybersecurity certification preferred

Experience

• Experience with operation and implementation of cybersecurity tools.
• Experience in designing, implementing, and managing security controls within cloud platforms, such as IAM, VPC, Zero Trust principles, IaC, IAAS, Security Groups, Key Management Services, SDLC, Ci/Cd pipelines and Network Security.
• Experience in IT Security or related infrastructure administration role in an enterprise environment. Technical lead or management experience preferred.
• Experience in investigations and response to cyber events and incidents.
• Experience in enhancing organizational security awareness and resilience.
• Experience with cloud, system, and application security.
• Experience administering IT systems.
• Experience working in Agile environments and using ticketing systems (e.g., JIRA, JSM).
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., biotech, pharma) with knowledge of GxP and SOX compliance preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Advanced analytical, problem solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• General knowledge of Agile, and Design-Thinking, User-centric Design methodologies.
• Able to plan, prioritize, and execute projects with minimum supervision and high reliability.
• Strong understanding of PII, PHI, and Sensitive Data concepts
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations such as GDPR and CPRA.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Abilitytoworkeffectivelywithcustomerstosolvebusinesschallengeswhilebalancingtheneedforconfidentiality,integrity,andavailability.
• Ability to multitask and work collaboratively.
• Ability to work with ambiguity.
• Ability to work with confidential data.
• Ability to continuously learn and improve.
• Ability to work with minimal guidance, to adapt to frequent priority changes, and response to ad-hoc requests
• Architect secure cloud infrastructure using guardrails and golden paths using IaC patterns across AWS and Azure.
• Integrate SAST, SCA, DAST, and dependency scanning into GitHub pipelines and provide help and support
• AWS Certified Security - Specialty preferred

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Our office is a modern, open space that fosters collaboration and creativity. Teams work closely together, sharing ideas and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. We provide all necessary equipment, including dual monitors and ergonomic chairs, to ensure a comfortable workspace.

• Occasional travel (5%).
• On-call availability for critical escalations.

Working Conditions

Our office is a modern space that fosters collaboration and creativity. Teams work closely together, sharing ideas and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. We provide all necessary equipment, including dual monitors and ergonomic chairs, to ensure a comfortable workspace.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The base pay range for this position is $163,000 - $231,000 annually. The base pay range may take into account the candidate’s geographic region, which will adjust the pay depending on the specific work location. The base pay offered will take into account the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity, among other factors.

In addition to the base salary, as part of our Total Rewards program, Exelixis offers comprehensive employee benefits package,

Employees are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus program, or if field sales staff, a sales-based incentive plan.

• 401k plan with generous company contributions
• group medical
• dental and vision coverage
• life and disability insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• opportunity to purchase company stock
• long-term incentives
• 15 accrued vacation days in their first year
• 17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December
• up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year

If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the recruiting process, please email us at: [e-mail].

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.