Security Architect

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Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Security Architect

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for designing and implementing information system architectures to support business needs. You will analyze requirements, develop architectural designs, evaluate technology solutions, and ensure alignment with industry best practices and standards. Your expertise in system architecture, strong problem-solving abilities, and ability to communicate sophisticated technical concepts will enable you to deliver robust and scalable IT solutions.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Architect, administer, manage, and maintain Amgen’s identity provisioning environment as well as support other identity related systems used to support authentication and authorization. Align new and existing applications and systems to IAM/RBAC framework
• Provide technical and governance oversight to all IdM projects. Serve as the technical architect in the analysis, design and implementation of all IdM related projects and be responsible for their successful delivery while meeting the overall security and integrity of the solution. Work with project teams to provide insights about architectural standards and information security best practices
• Supervise operational and performance statistics for handled systems to ensure reliability and availability, perform preventative maintenance, and automate routine procedures. Create KPIs to monitor growth statistics and resource forecasts.
• Develop and maintain the identity management architecture to ensure secure and efficient access controls.
• Create and maintain documentation for identity management processes, policies, and system architecture.
• Document incident response and remediation procedures for identity-related issues.
• Design provisioning solutions that align with business requirements and security standards.
• Stay updated on industry trends, tools, and technologies related to identity and access management.
• Evaluate and recommend new solutions and technologies to improve identity management practices.
• This position may have after hours responsibilities

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree and 4 years of Information Systems experience or related field OR
• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of Information Systems experience or related field OR
• Associate’s degree and 8 years of Information Systems experience or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

Functional Skills:

Must-Have Skills:

• Experience integrating SailPoint with various applications, both on-premises and cloud-based.
• Solid understanding of identity governance concepts, including role-based access control (RBAC), access certification, and provisioning processes.
• Proficiency in identity management technologies (e.g., Okta, Azure AD, SailPoint).
• Understanding of provisioning protocols (e.g., SCIM, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect).
• Experience with APIs and integration techniques to connect identity management systems with various applications and services.
• Knowledge of directory services (e.g., LDAP, Active Directory). Sharp learning agility, problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Familiarity with security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analysis.
• Understanding of user lifecycle management processes, including onboarding, offboarding, and role-based access control.

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Scripting skills such as PowerShell or Python
• Experience with IS Security
• Experience with Agile Methodology
• Proficiency in scripting and automation is a plus

Professional Certifications:

• Microsoft, GCP or AWS Cloud (preferred)
• Identity Provisioning or Security Certification (preferred)
• SailPoint Certification (preferred)

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and solve skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently with global, virtual teams
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to handle multiple priorities effectively
• Team oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills

Work Hours:

• This position requires you to work a later shift and may be assigned a second or third shift schedule. Candidates must be willing and able to work during evening or night shifts, as required
• Potential Shifts (subject to change based on business requirements): Second Shift: 2:00pm – 10:00pm IST; Third Shift: 10:00 pm – 7:00 am IST.
• On-Call This position may have after hours responsibilities

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that deal with others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

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As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen develops an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.