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Job Description

Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Enterprise Information Security Engineering (EIS), this Sr. Staff Information Security Engineer plays an important tactical role at Illumina. Member of an enterprise-wide and global Information Security team, this position participates in the deployment and support of controls and processes that protect the company’s data. This key role interacts globally across all business units, performs technical reviews, technical security control testing, gap analysis, risk evaluation, and provides subject-matter expertise for solutions deployed and supported by the Information Security department. Support of program controls and processes to ensure mitigation of risks and approved configuration certification of the entire Illumina environment. This position requires extensive knowledge, experience, and proven skills in the areas of engineering, architecture, and design, especially within Role-based Access Control (RBAC), the SCADA, Operational Technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) space.

Support includes understanding and enforcing of established processes, analysis of cloud and on-premises computing environment, coordination of project responsibilities, testing, documentation, technical diagraming, cybersecurity-based awareness and education, and participation in periodic audits. Performs all duties in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures, all state, federal, and country laws and regulations, wherein the company operates. Delivery of activity reporting, including metrics, environment impact, effectiveness progress, and performance indicators. The role will also assist with ensuring discretionary and regulatory audits are aligned with Illumina’s current processes and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in the execution of the Information Security Program, Data Governance practices, and Privacy assurance
• Assists with role-based access control (RBAC) program.
• Analyzes risk of existing network and system architectures against correlating policies and risks, and provides technical input for appropriate remediation or action plans
• Participates in the following and enforcement of ongoing practices and procedures, technical documentation, and diagrams for appropriate security measure maturity and effectiveness
• Coordinates with team members and other technical departments, ensuring proper communication of the overall success of project tasks and dependencies
• Executes effective monitoring and actionable Information Security reporting across the InfoSec technical landscape
• Executes as a reliable second line-of-defense via documented processes, controls, templates, and rigors
• Practices applicable procedures and standards that meet existing and newly developed policy and regulatory requirements (i.e., PCI-DSS, SOX, GDPR, CCPA)
• Actively provides technical expertise for both Information Security and stakeholder teams for timely and effective delivery of enterprise-wide cybersecurity-based technology design, implementation, deployment, and support
• Provides consulting on best practices to internal customers to ensure processes are embedded at the correct time and frequency and to ensure compliance to security standards
• Provide technical control evidence for audits, evaluate existing tool effectiveness, and collaborates to deploy and support solutions to enhance the company’s security posture
• Build collaborative partnerships with manufacturing business unit departments and leaders to create alignment on security strategy advancement
• Demonstrate consistent goal deliverable performance, ability to embrace and accommodate business and technical challenges, maintain time-based commitments, and deliver results within reasonable expectations

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8+ years’ experience implementing and supporting Information Security enterprise-level tools with track record of creating enterprise-wide scalable solutions based on industry standard security concepts, technical controls, and best practice frameworks
• Minimum 4+ years in a senior engineering role with experience identifying technical and procedural gaps across security focused solutions and processes
• Minimum 4+ years' experience in implementing role-based access controls (RBAC) in a large enterprise environment.
• Advanced degree in automation, robotics, mechatronics, electronic engineering, or manufacturing security disciplines
• OT/ICS system knowledge and experience (SCADA, DCS, PLC, EMS, etc.)
• Experience in evidence validation for OT frameworks (e.g., IEC ISA 99/62443, NIST SP 800-82, etc.)
• ICS protocols and technology hands-on expertise (Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider Electric, etc.)
• Expert-level knowledge and experience managing network and security devices (i.e., Firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEMs, AV\Malware sandboxes, VPN's, vulnerability scanning tools, network taps, etc.)
• Ability to proactively collaborate by sharing information, managing knowledge across many technology domains, and championing solutions for broad adoption to improve security posture
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with a focus on technical document and diagrams
• Proven participation and advancement with team goals, projects, and work efficiency showing drive to achieve results
• A self-starter with a hands-on style, high level of energy, stamina, drive, and commendable organization and time management skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Security, and/or related work experience
• Professional qualifications are preferred: CISSP, GISCP, GSEC, SANS, GIAC, or similar

We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.