Staff Engineer DevSecOps

SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE

The Staff Engineer - DevSecOps is responsible for protecting the organizations AI 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 AI cloud applications and infrastructure.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build AI-assisted development tools such as coding copilots or agentic coding tools.
• Design implement and continuously improve security solutions AI guardrails and procedures.
• Improve the organizations security posture by identifying weaknesses and vulnerabilities in its security infrastructure and implementing traditional and AI centric solutions to address them.
• Integrate with various teams on technology initiatives to improve security of our applications cloud and AI infrastructure.
• Assist in investigating and responding to security events and incidents such as malware infections unauthorized access attempts and other potential security breaches.
• Determine best procedures to contain threats document findings and escalate issues as needed.
• Monitor and analyze security logs and events from various sources.
• Stay current with the latest threat landscape emerging trends and solutions in AI and cybersecurity to proactively identify and mitigate potential security risks.
• Improve the organizations security posture by identifying weaknesses and vulnerabilities in its security infrastructure and implementing solutions to address them.
• Assist with and provide cyber expertise to internal staff vendors and partners on security practices and issues.
• Follow industry and Exelixis best practices and procedures in a SOX and an FDA regulated environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education

• Bachelors degree in related discipline and 7 years of related experience; or
• Masters degree in related discipline and 5 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 experience is 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

Required:

• Strong knowledge of general IT applications and infrastructure.
• Advanced knowledge of CLI and scripting language experience (Python PowerShell etc..)
• Advanced knowledge of AWS
• Advanced knowledge of IAC SDLC Ci/Cd pipelines
• Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity technologies and concepts.
• Strong analytical problem solving organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with customers to solve business challenges while balancing the need for confidentiality integrity and availability.
• 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

Travel Requirements

• 5% Occasional travel (5%).

Environmental Requirements:

• 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.
• On-call availability for critical escalations.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across severalU.S. geographic markets and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The base pay range for this positionis $148000 - $210500 annually. The base pay range may take into account the candidates geographic region which will adjust the pay depending on the specific work location. The base pay offered will take into account the candidates 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 including a 401k plan with generous company contributions group medical dental and vision coverage life and disability insurance and flexible spending accounts. Employees are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus program or if field sales staff a sales-based incentive plan. Exelixis also offers employees the opportunity to purchase company stock and receive long-term incentives 15 accrued vacation days in their first year 17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December and up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year.

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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.

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.