Job Description
General Summary:
The Cybersecurity Senior Engineer II provides day-to-day technical support for one or more security capabilities and services including the implementation of new solutions and processes to increase efficiencies and optimize and expand service offerings for both on premise and the cloud.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Collaborates with members of the technical and business communities to integrate new applications into the Vertex ecosystem
Analyzes and resolves software and hardware problems and ensures that the correct processes are followed in change management for tracking and reproducibility
Helps deploy and maintains large-scale enterprise-level security services
Supports projects from requirements gatherings and scope to implementation and rollout
Installs monitors troubleshoots and maintains functionality of tools or systems
Identifies areas for process improvement
Supports business process design such as architecture delegated administration models workflow models and access control models
Participates and collaborates cross-functionally with groups
Engages and maintains relationships with vendors
Participates in an on-call rotation
Knowledge and Skills:
Good knowledge of security technologies and the relationships between infrastructure devices (e.g. servers firewalls switches etc.)
Demonstrated experience with deploying and supporting a range of security capabilities to mitigate enterprise risks
Understanding of scripting skills (bash python)
Familiar with secure coding practices and tools (Cycode Bitbucket...)
Familiar with IaaS concepts and Security practices (AWS Azure GCP)
Under general guidance ability to identify problems and develop appropriate solutions
Strong lateral thinking problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects and activities as both a lead and team member
Able to act independently and to reliably estimate and complete assignments
Solid verbal and written communication skills organizational skills and attention to detail
Proven ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively with peers and all levels of management
Ability to ask questions constantly learn adapt and evolve
CISSP CISM CISA CEH CEPT GIAC or similar relevant information security certifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
Typically requires 4 years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience
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Pay Range:
$141200 - $211800Disclosure Statement:
The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors including skills competencies experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
At Vertex our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career financial family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter) educational assistance programs including student loan repayment a generous commuting subsidy matching charitable donations 401(k) and so much more.
Flex Designation:
Remote-EligibleFlex Eligibility Status:
In this Remote-Eligible role you can choose to be designated as:
1. Remote: work remotely five days per week and come into the office on occasion youre always welcome on-site; or select
2. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
3. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.
Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertexs Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
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Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
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Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager or contact Talent Acquisition at
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