Manager Information Security - Provisioning

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Job Description

Join our team at AMGEN Capability Centre Portugal, number 1 company in Best Workplaces - https://www.greatplacetowork.pt/ - ranking in Portugal (category 201-500 employees) by the Great Place to Work Institute. We have a team of over 300 talented people and more than 35 different nationalities, diverse areas of expertise and professional experience that are shaping the future of healthcare. This is your chance to explore a world of opportunities in different areas such as Cybersecurity, Data & Analytics, Digital, Technology and Innovation, Finance, General & Admin, Human Resources, Regulatory Affairs and many more. In Lisbon's city center, our AMGEN office fosters innovation, excellence, and inspiration. Come thrive with us at AMGEN, supporting our mission To Serve Patients. What we do at AMGEN matters in people’s lives.

Manager Information Security - Provisioning
 

LIVE

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for the oversight and hands-on leadership of the Provisioning area within Digital Identity Access Services (DIAS) team across the CDT (Cybersecurity & Digital Trust) organization. This role involves developing, implementing, maintaining, and updating IAM strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure the security and integrity of our systems and data. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IAM, a deep understanding of security standard methodologies, and the ability to lead a team in a dynamic, global environment. This role involves overseeing the provisioning team, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, in-depth knowledge of cybersecurity practices, and experience in managing large-scale security programs.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the Provisioning standards and architecture, ensuring that it meets industry standards and best practices

• Assess and select IAM technologies and tools that align with Amgen’s Provisioning strategy

• Lead the information security team, providing guidance, support, and mentoring to ensure the effectiveness of security operations

• Develop and implement the IAM (Identity Access Management) strategy aligned with the organization's information security goals and regulatory requirements.

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of IAM solutions, including identity governance, access management, and privileged access management.

• Create, implement, and maintain IAM policies, standards, and procedures to manage user identities and access rights.

• Oversee the user onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring appropriate access levels are granted and revoked in a timely manner.

• Design and enforce access control mechanisms, including role-based access control (RBAC), to safeguard sensitive information.

• Conduct regular audits of user access rights and IAM processes to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., GXP, SOX).

• Manage IAM-related security incidents and vulnerabilities, coordinating with IT security teams to mitigate risks.

• Know the latest with industry trends, emerging threats, and standard methodologies in IAM.

• Collaborate with IT and security teams to integrate IAM solutions with other security and business systems.

• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to track provisioning metrics and generate regular reports for management.

• Work closely with IT, HR, and other departments to align IAM strategies with business objectives and operational needs.

• Evaluate and implement IAM tools and technologies to enhance security and streamline processes.

• Participate in vendor proposals, contract negotiations/renewals.

• This role on occasion might have responsibilities outside of business hours.

• Travel: International and/or domestic travel up to 10% may be essential.

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WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree with 4 years of experience related field OR

• Bachelor’s degree with 6 of experience in related field OR

• Diploma with 8 years of experience in or related field

• Strong knowledge of Identity and Access and Role Management applications (IBM ISIM, IBM IGI, SailPoint IdentityIIQ, ForgeRock, Saviynt, CIAM, Microsoft Identity Manager)

• Familiarity with security standards and regulations (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).

• Experience with IAM tools (e.g., Okta, Microsoft Azure AD, SailPoint, IBM ISIM/ISIQ).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with managing systems in a federally regulated environment with experience in compliance and regulations such as FDA/SOX, GxP, Privacy

• Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Bash) is a plus

• Understanding of identity federation concepts and implementation.

• Experience with RESTful APIs for integrating IAM solutions with other systems.

Professional Certifications

• CompTIA Security+ (preferred)

• Cloud Identity or Security Certification (preferred)

• SailPoint Certification (preferred)

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams

• High degree of initiative and self-motivation

• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully

• Team oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals

• Strong presentation and public speaking skills

THRIVE

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT OF US

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

• Vast opportunities to learn and move up and across our global organization
• Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
• Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a 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 an accommodation.