Sr Manager Application Specialist Cybersecurity Engineer

About This Role

Biogen is seeking a proven Application Specialist Cybersecurity Engineer with expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) specifically in systems used for directory services authentication and authorization. As the Application Specialist Cybersecurity Engineer for directory services you will deliver advanced training mentor superusers and provide expertlevel (L4 technical support to optimize application functionality and resolve complex usage challenges. Your role will place you at the forefront of new functional implementations ensuring Biogens directory services remain secure compliant and aligned with IAM best practices.
You will be responsible for endtoend service delivery ensuring projects enhancements and L4 support meet bestinclass quality standards. Collaborate with crossfunctional teamsincluding business analysts technical architects and project managersto execute upgrades enhancements and systems development initiatives.
As a technical expert you will work with a team of specialized technologists delivering engineering insights to safeguard Biogen from major cybersecurity incidents. This role reports directly to the Identity Assurance Lead within Biogens Cybersecurity organization.

What Youll Do

    Assess Biogens authentication/authorization requirements and target architecture; identify risks/gaps and implement secure access patterns to mitigate them.
    Serve as the security expert for Active Directory Okta and PAM platforms ensuring configurations comply with policies regulations and best practices.
    Develop technical artifacts to document Biogens identity security architecture and solutions.
    Clearly articulate security risks and solutions to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
    Lead endtoend design and integration of authentication/authorization solutions from small enhancements to largescale projects.
    Ensure cybersecurity solutions meet or exceed quality standards and stakeholder expectations.
    Coordinate the efforts of development and operations teams to automate and streamline delivery of secure scalable solutions.
    Optimize system performance through rigorous testing monitoring and deployment practices.
    Deliver solutions in compliance with organizational policies SOx/GxP/NIST CSF and budget targets. Align with governance bodies to incorporate crossfunctional stakeholder input.
 

Qualifications :

Who You Are
You are a resourceful resultsdriven professional committed to delivering superior solutions and user experiences. You have demonstrable experience building engineering and troubleshooting complex processes and conducting root cause analysis. You can lead engineers adapt to different stakeholders technical abilities and communicate effectively with business and IT professionals.

Required Skills

Experience & Leadership
    10 years of IT experience
    58 years of handson experience with authentication and authorization technologies
    35 years of experience managing/leading teams
    Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Technical Expertise
    Deep subject matter expertise in Access Management Platforms:
     o    Microsoft Active Directory
     o    Azure
     o    Okta
    Working knowledge of integration methodologies for:
     o    Human and service accounts
     o    IT infrastructure and applications
     o    Development tools and endpoints

Management & Process Skills
    Manage stakeholder relationships
    Execute program management (Agile)
    Define and manage system requirements
    Plan and execute solution deployments
    Control change management processes
    Oversee systems development lifecycles
    Conduct integration and system testing
    Lead test planning and
    Facilitate user acceptance testing (UAT)
    Develop solution architectures
    Balance demand and delivery priorities

Preferred Skills
    Experience with PAM processes and technologies (CyberArk)
    MSP Service Delivery Management
    Contract Management
    Vendor Management
    Cloud Identity Management and Integrations
    Passwordless Implementations
    AD Audit Tools
    Python/REST API for integrations

Additional Information :

The base salary range for this position is $131000 $175000. Base salary offered is determined though an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including but not limited to relevant skills & experience job location and internal equity.  

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and longterm incentives including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual business unit and company performance.   

In addition to compensation Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees and their families physical financial emotional and social wellbeing; including but not limited to:  

• Medical Dental Vision & Life insurances 
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement   
• Short and LongTerm Disability insurance  
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional endofyear shutdown time off (Dec 26Dec 31 
• Up to 12 company paid holidays 3 days off for Personal Significance 
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit 
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions 
• Employee stock purchase plan   
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10000 per calendar year   
• Employee Resource Groups participation    

Why Biogen

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence and a pioneering spirit. As a midsized biotechnology company we provide the stability and resources of a wellestablished business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning growth and expanding their skills. Above all we work together to deliver lifechanging medicines with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds cultures and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status race color national origin ancestry ethnicity religion age veteran status disability genetic information or any other basis protected by federal state or local law. Biogen is an EVerify Employer in the United States.