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Privileged Access Management Engineer

Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients? Every day, we are driven to develop and deliver innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians. If you want to be part of this exciting work, you belong at Astellas!

Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people throughout the world. For more information on Astellas, please visit our website at www.astellas.com .

This position is based remotely in Canada. Candidates interested in remote work are encouraged to apply.

Purpose and Scope:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Privileged Access Management Engineer to join our team. As a Privileged Access Management Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing privileged access to critical systems and sensitive data within our organization. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the security and integrity of our systems by implementing and maintaining effective access controls and monitoring privileged user activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity, access management, and risk assessment.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with the development, implementation and updating of a comprehensive privileged access management strategy and framework.

• Enforce privileged access policies, procedures, and guidelines.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and assess privileged access requirements.

• Design and implement access controls and authentication mechanisms for privileged accounts.

• Ensure the smooth functioning and operations of the Privileged Access Management Tool (PAM)

• Monitor and audit privileged user activities to detect and respond to any unauthorized access or suspicious behavior.

• Regularly review and update access privileges based on business needs and security requirements.

• Conduct periodic access reviews and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

• Provide training and guidance to employees on privileged access management best practices.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and emerging technologies in privileged access management.

• Collaborate with IT teams to identify and remediate any vulnerabilities or weaknesses in access controls.

• Participate in incident response activities related to privileged access breaches or security incidents.

• Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth PAM operations.

• Communicate effectively with team members, clients, and vendors.

• Participate in meetings and discussions related to PAM planning and improvements.

Qualifications Required:

• Strong written and verbal English skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Proven experience in privileged access management or a similar role.

• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, access controls, and risk assessment.

• Familiarity with industry standards and frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls.

• Experience with privileged access management tools and technologies.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Privileged Access Manager (CPAM) are a plus.

• Familiarity with identity governance and compliance requirements.

• Knowledge of identity management tools and solutions.

Working Environment:

At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation, Sick time, plus national holidays including Heritage Days, and Summer and Winter Breaks

• Country Specific Retirement Savings Plan (401k, RRSP, etc.)

• Company paid life insurance

• Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions

• Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions

• Referral bonus program

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