Specialist Data Engineer, Classification

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Job Description

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.

Specialist Security Data Engineer, Classification

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will act as the technical lead for our Modern Data Classification Program. This role will report to the Manager, Data Security. This position will provide essential services that enable us to better pursue our mission.

The primary responsibility of this role is to design, implement, and manage data classification strategies to ensure data is organized, categorized, and labeled according to business and regulatory requirements. The Data Engineer will work closely with data governance, IT, and cybersecurity teams to develop classification frameworks, automate processes, and ensure data privacy, compliance, and security across the organization.

Areas of responsibility include:

• Developing and maintaining data classification frameworks and automated information classification models using Natural Language Processing.

• Implementing automated solutions to tag and categorize structured and unstructured data.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure data is classified according to internal policies and external regulations.

• Performing regular audits and reviews of data classification schemes to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Integrating data classification and labeling technology into the operations of traditional Data Loss Prevention operations.

• Monitoring and reporting on data classification effectiveness and recommending improvements.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The security professional we seek will have these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree

Or

Master's degree and 2 years of Information Security or Information Technology experience

Or

Bachelor's degree and 4 years of Information Security or Information Technology experience

Or

Associate's degree and 8 years of Information Security or Information Technology experience

Or

High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Information Security or Information Technology experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with one or more security frameworks, especially in regulated environments.

• Demonstrated proficiency with one or more data classification technologies

• Holds or is actively seeking one or more security related certifications, preferably with a focus on data technologies or data protection.

• Proficiency specifying requirements for technical systems, as well as designing, implementing, and operating those systems.

• Expertise in global IT operations, including an understanding of regulatory and cultural differences encountered when dealing with international peers and customers.

• Understanding of one or more programming or scripting languages and familiarity with both Windows and Unix operating systems.

• Track record of project management leadership, preferably using Agile methodology.

• Proficiency with communications focused on both the development of written technical processes and the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly in front of an audience.

• Experience with data analytics focused on building executive reports

• Reputation of successfully navigating large enterprise environments, understanding both ITIL driven processes and business relationship building

• Ability to self-direct work on multiple priorities with little to no oversight, based on strategic initiatives.

• Advanced Professional Proficiency or Functionally Native Proficiency in both written and spoken English.

Preferred Certifications:

• Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) or Security+

• SANS Certifications

What you can expect from us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of 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.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts

• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan

• Stock-based long-term incentives

• Award-winning time-off plans

• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

Apply now for a career that defies imagination

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters 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.

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