Sr Director, IT Head of Security Operations

Scorpion Therapeutics; California (MO); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilead is seeking a Senior Director, Head of Security Operations to safeguard its scientific data, digital assets, and operational environments in Foster City, CA. You will develop and execute a multi-year security strategy, oversee IAM, endpoint, network, and application security, manage MSP performance, and lead incident response and automation initiatives.

Collaborating with security architecture, engineering, risk, privacy, and IT, you will advise senior leadership on security risks and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in IT-related field is required.
• 14+ years of experience (or 12+ with advanced degrees) in security.
• 8-10 years of leadership in security programs.
• Certifications such as CISSP and CRISC required.
• Deep expertise in cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, MITRE) and cloud security.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year security strategy.
• Oversee enterprise security domains including IAM, endpoint, network, and application security.
• Manage MSP performance and vendor oversight.
• Lead incident response and automation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with security architecture, engineering, risk, privacy, and IT teams; advise senior leadership on security risks and investments.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

NIST

MITRE

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor’s in IT-related field

Tools

CISSP

CRISC

Job description

Role

Senior Director, Head of Security Operations responsible for safeguarding Gilead’s scientific data, digital assets, and operational environments.

Responsibilities

develop and execute multi-year security strategy, oversee enterprise security domains including Identity & Access Management, endpoint, network, and application security, manage MSP performance, lead incident response and automation initiatives, and ensure compliance with security standards and regulations. Collaborates closely with security architecture, engineering, risk, privacy, and IT teams; advises senior leadership on security risks and investments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in IT-related field; 14+ years of experience (or 12+ with advanced degrees); relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CRISC); 8-10 years of leadership; deep expertise in cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, MITRE), security domains, and cloud security.

Preferred

experience in biopharma, healthcare, or cloud environments.

High-Value

Cybersecurity leadership, enterprise security strategy, incident management, MSP oversight, compliance, and experience with security in research or life sciences environments.

Work setup

site-based in Foster City, CA, with optional WFH days; no remote work.

Travel

not specified.