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About Neurocrine
Neurocrine Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing treatments for neurological and endocrine-related conditions, including tardive dyskinesia, Parkinson''s disease, and endometriosis. Industry: Biopharmaceuticals & Neuroscience
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Senior Systems Engineer, Vulnerability Management joins the infrastructure team to lead automation-driven security efforts across Linux, Windows, cloud, and hybrid environments. This role focuses on managing the full vulnerability lifecycle, from initial alert through remediation and verification. The engineer will build and maintain a scalable patch management framework using tools like AWS Systems Manager, Ansible, and various configuration management platforms while developing scripts in Python, Bash, or PowerShell to automate repetitive tasks. Key responsibilities include translating cybersecurity policies into auditable controls, establishing Standard Operating Procedures, and tracking progress through defined KPIs. The role addresses the critical challenge of maintaining security posture and regulatory compliance, such as GxP and SOX, within a complex technical landscape. By coordinating with cross-functional teams, the engineer ensures that infrastructure remains secure, documented, and ready for internal and external audits.
What does a Systems Engineer earn in California?
Median $194000 from 61 postings across 16 companies.
Manage the end-to-end vulnerability remediation lifecycle for Linux, Windows, cloud, and hybrid infrastructure.
Develop and implement automated patch management workflows using scripting and configuration management tools.
Translate cybersecurity policies into technical controls and establish KPIs to measure risk remediation progress.
Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure audit readiness and compliant change management.
Serve as a technical liaison between Cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, and Compliance teams to operationalize security requirements.
Coordinate large-scale patching activities across network, cloud, and systems engineering teams to minimize production impact.
Maintain an evidence repository of change records and access reviews for internal and external audits.
Advise on the selection of risk-based technical controls that balance security with operational efficiency.
What we're looking for
A Bachelor's degree in a technical field with 4+ years of experience, a Master's with 2+ years, or 8+ years of combined education and experience is required.
Candidates must have experience in enterprise Linux and Windows server environments including security patching and vulnerability remediation.
Experience developing automation for patch deployment using scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell) or configuration management tools is required.
Proficiency with cloud and hybrid infrastructure tools such as AWS Systems Manager (SSM), Azure, WSUS, SCCM/Intune, and Ansible is required.
Knowledge of change management frameworks like ITIL and experience with ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow are required.
Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks including GxP, SOX, and data integrity requirements is required.
Ability to develop SOPs, work instructions, and audit-ready documentation for technology operations is required.
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, RHCE, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, or ITIL Foundation are preferred.