Sr. Privileged Access Management Engineer

The Role

Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases. As an employee, you'll be part of a continually growing organization working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide, contributing to global health initiatives. Moderna's commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience with the potential to make a significant impact on patients' lives worldwide.

Moderna is solidifying its presence within our international business services hub in Warsaw, Poland, a city renowned for its rich scientific and technological heritage. This hub provides critical functions, meeting the growing demand of Moderna’s global business operations. We're inviting professionals from around the world to join our mission and contribute to the future of mRNA medicines.

In this role, you will take the lead in growing and maturing Moderna’s Privileged Access Management (PAM). You’ll work in a fast-paced environment as a key contributor to delivering secure, scalable, and reliable identity solutions. This position demands both strategic vision and hands-on technical expertise to manage and enhance PAM capabilities. Your work will play a critical role in ensuring the security and efficiency of our operations.

Here’s What You’ll Do

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Serve as the engineering SME for PAM, managing the CyberArk platform including its configuration, administration, and maintenance.

• Collaborate with various teams to translate business needs into PAM solutions and designs.

• Conduct assessments and facilitate onboarding of accounts into CyberArk following a logical framework.

• Perform application integration assessments and advise on integration options.

• Analyze the PAM environment to identify opportunities for enhancement and implement continuous improvement plans.

• Contribute to disaster recovery, capacity planning, and performance monitoring for PAM systems.

Your responsibilities will also include:

• Developing and maintaining detailed architecture, standards, and implementation documentation.

• Creating user documentation and providing relevant training.

• Partnering with the Cybersecurity and governance teams to align PAM solutions with organizational policies.

• Staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to keep the IAM strategy effective.

• Providing 24x7 support during emergencies and planned maintenance activities.

The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role:

• We act with urgency: This role involves responding quickly and effectively to potential risks and operational needs, ensuring high availability and security.

• We obsess over learning: As an expert in CyberArk and privileged access, you'll need to stay ahead of emerging trends and technologies to keep Moderna at the forefront of security solutions.

Here’s What You’ll Need (Minimum Qualifications)

• BS level technical degree or equivalent experience required; Computer Science or Math background preferred

• 8+ years in the technology field, with 4-6+ years working in the identity and access management domain

• 3+ years of experience with CyberArk and Privileged Cloud technologies including hands-on experience with account and safe management, CyberArk administration and configuration, management and troubleshooting of the various CyberArk Privileged Cloud components.

• Hands-on experience with DevOps and Agile methodologies, including implementation and administration of CyberArk’s secret management technologies such as Credential Provider, Secrets Hub and Conjur (Cloud or Enterprise).

• This role is expected to be in office 70% of the time with flexibility to work from home up to 30%.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with Privileged Access Management principles, best practices, and technologies

• Familiarity with JIT, Least privileged and dynamic privilege concepts

• Strong understanding of virtualization and cloud platforms with knowledge of AWS infrastructure and architecture. Familiarity with other cloud platforms, such as Azure, or GCP a plus.

• Knowledge of both Windows and Unix platforms, with programming (PowerShell, etc.) a plus.

• Understanding of DevOps pipeline and CI\CD tools

• Knowledge and understanding of APIs, specifically RESTful APIs, and familiarity with service-oriented architecture and web services integration.

• Self-starter with ability to work in a team environment, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing tasks simultaneously and complete work within allocated timeframes

• Strong knowledge of Information Security frameworks and security architecture frameworks.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are a plus

• CyberArk certification a plus

• Experience with GxP environments and regulatory requirements

• Understanding of security risks and implementation of mitigating controls, and ability to convey risk to all levels of the business, from management to operations and development teams

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including writing and presentation skills

• Embrace a culture of continuous service improvement and service excellence

• A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.

Moderna offers personalized benefit programs and well-being resources as unique as our global workforce so employees can do their best work.

We recognize and appreciate your diverse needs and interests and do our best to support you at work and at home with:

• Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
• Family planning and adoption benefits
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Educational resources
• Savings and investments
• Location-specific perks and extras!

The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world. 

By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.

As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute and make a meaningful impact.

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.

Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to contribute their best.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should

contact the Accommodations and Adjustments team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com.

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