Join our team at AMGEN Capability Center Portugal, number 1 company in Best WorkplacesTM 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.

What you will do

• Lead the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of AMGEN’s SIEM and UEBA platforms, ensuring reliable and high-performing monitoring capabilities
• Develop and implement log collection and correlation strategies across on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments to ensure complete visibility
• Develop, maintain, and optimize custom correlation rules and dashboards to identify advanced threats and reduce false positives
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, guiding troubleshooting, automation, and best practices adoption
• Partner with SOC, Threat Intelligence, and Incident Response teams to design and implement advanced detection analytics
• Evaluate and integrate new log sources, ensuring scalability and compliance with AMGEN’s security architecture
• Automate recurring tasks using scripting and orchestration (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash, REST APIs)
• Lead incident investigation and forensic data enrichment, leveraging SIEM data to support rapid containment and remediation
• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to enhance logging, monitoring, and compliance with security standards
• Manage and track vendor relationships, platform health, upgrades, and audits for SIEM-related controls and processes
• Contribute to AMGEN's security monitoring roadmap, identifying opportunities for innovation and maturity improvements

What we expect of you

• Master’s degree with 3 years of experience in Information Systems or related field OR
• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience Information Systems or related field OR
• Diploma with 7 years of experience in Information Systems or related field
• Proven expertise in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) platforms
• Strong understanding of threat detection, log management, and security analytics frameworks
• Experience designing and implementing security architecture and automation for monitoring and detection
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001)

Must-Have Skills

• Proficiency with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight, Sentinel) and log collection technologies (e.g., Cribl, Fluentd, Syslog, Universal Forwarder)
• Experience designing and maintaining cloud-native SIEM deployments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Strong background in detection engineering, threat hunting, or automation/orchestration (SOAR)
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash)
• Experience integrating threat intelligence feeds and behavioral analytics into detection workflows
• Understanding of DevSecOps and CI/CD integration for monitoring pipelines
• Professional Certifications: GCDA, GCIH, GCIA (preferred); CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ (preferred); Cloud Security certifications (e.g., AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer) are a plus
• Excellent analytical and solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (English)
• Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to handle multiple priorities successfully
• Team oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills

What you can expect of us

• Work That Matters – Build tech that accelerates scientific breakthroughs and helps patients worldwide
• Modern Tech Stack – Cloud-first, automation-focused, AI-powered
• Global Scale, Agile Mindset – Collaborate across continents while working in nimble, high-impact teams
• Continuous Learning – Access to certifications, trainings, mentorship, and career mobility
• AMGEN Total Rewards Plan – Comprehensive benefits in healthcare, finance, and well-being
• Flexibility – Hybrid work model with time split between our Lisbon office and remote work

Compensation

201-500