Digital & Data Science Security Analyst

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Cyber Security, Data science techniques, Database, Effective communication skills, IT, Linux Operating system, Machine learning techniques

Job Description

The Sr. Digital Security Analyst is a key member of IT Business SRC (Security, Risk and Compliance) team and works closely with IT Security, IT Data Privacy, Legal and Infrastructure teams to ensure strong and seamless digital security and data privacy compliances in support of Gilead and Kite’s business strategies and processes.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Serve as Security, Risk and Compliance liaison in support of Gilead and Kite business.
• Support analysis of business environments (trends and business strategy) to uncover deficiencies and recommend solutions.
• Good understanding of business systems, data flows and data classification.
• Conduct impact analysis security issues.
• Collaborate within the IT security and data privacy group, other IT organizations, legal department and business groups to achieve security solutions.
• Support implementation of information security, risk and compliance project portfolios.
• Provide general security consulting for the IT and business teams
• Assist with data collection and analysis in relates to active investigations and HR/Legal requests
• Support Cyber Security training and awareness campaigns and programs.
• Assist with vendor, security and data privacy assessment.

REQUIRED SKILLS & JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5 years of relevant IT Cyber Security experience.
• Expertise in EU data protection and data privacy rules and regulations such as GDPR.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt information delivery based on the target audience.
• Ability to interpret, understand, and communicate real business risks in relation to technology risks.
• Working knowledge of Data Sciences, AI & Machine Learning.
• Knowledge of information security principles, concepts, practices, systems software, database software, and immediate access storage technology to carry out activities relating to security certification and accreditation.
• Ability to provide expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on critical information technology security issues.
• Recommends and coordinates the application of fixes, patches, & recovery procedures in the event of a security breach.
• Understanding of security tools and platforms including SIEM, IPS/IDS, SecOps, Endpoint and Server protection, Network protection, Firewalls, etc.
• Knowledge of Federated Identity Management, Single Sign On, and Enterprise class Identity and Access Management solutions (e.g. technology, processes, architecture, etc.)
• Extensive experience in Cyber threat and vulnerability analysis and remediation.
• Forensic examination and data preservation.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, highly visible, changing environment.
• Very strong security awareness and knowledge.
• Strong understanding of key infrastructure systems (AD, Linux, Databases, Virtual Environment).
• Proven ability at building working relationships with partners, peers, and senior Management.
• Performs or reviews security incident investigations.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple topics and demands concurrently.
• Working knowledge of IT processes (i.e., ITIL) including incident, problem, defect, change and release management.

• Prior working experience in a pharmaceutical company is a big plus.
• Highly organized, results-oriented, practical and attentive to details.
• Self-motivated, proactive, independent and responsive – requires little supervisory attention.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation and diplomacy skills.
• High level of personal integrity consistent with Gilead’s core values.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

• Bachelor of Science degree in management information systems, computer science, engineering or other IT-related major is required.

• 5 or more years of experience in IT security, privacy and risk management domains

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively Gilead or the Company) to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Except if otherwise provided by applicable law, all employment actions relating to issues such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returns from layoffs, company-sponsored training, education assistance, social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds, which may include an individual’s gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, veteran status, and age, unless such protection is prohibited by federal, state, municipal, provincial, local or other applicable laws). Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.