SOC Tier 2 (L2) Analyst

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

Join our team at AMGEN Capability Centre Portugal, number 1 company in Best Workplaces - 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 Lisbons 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 peoples lives.

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WHAT WILL YOU DO

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this role you will help improve Amgens security 24x7 event handling processes:

• Act as the primary escalation point for SOC Tier 1 analysts, providing technical expertise and guidance in incident handling.

• Perform deep-dive analysis of security events, leveraging SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and other security tools.

• Identify common attack techniques (MITRE ATT&CK framework) and investigate anomalies to detect advanced persistent threats (APTs).

• Assist in security incident response, leading containment, eradication, and recovery efforts.

• Conduct artifact analysis to determine the root cause and scope of security incidents.

• Collaborate with Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting teams to improve detection rules and incident response playbooks.

• Develop and refine SOC standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance security event triage and response.

• Work with engineering teams to fine-tune security controls and improve overall SOC efficiency.

• Mentor and train Tier 1 analysts to improve SOC maturity and ensure effective knowledge transfer.

• Support security audits, compliance initiatives, and reporting efforts as required.

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WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU

We are all different, yet we all bring our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek for this role is an experienced cybersecurity analyst with these qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years experience in cybersecurity operations

• Experience in identifying and analyzing cyber security threats

• Up-to-date knowledge on attack vectors and the cyber threat landscape

• Experience with documenting and optimizing information security processes

• Superb task prioritization and problem-solving skills

• Efficient in working in a diverse environment and with global teams

• Good knowledge of Windows and/or Linux systems and associated scripting languages

• Preferred certifications (any of): CompTIA Security+, CEH, GSEC, MTA Security Fundamentals

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT OF US

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates professional and personal growth and well-being.

• Vast opportunities to learn, develop, and move up and across our global organization.

• Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where colleagues are empowered to bring ideas to the table, do things differently, and act.

• Generous Amgen Total Rewards Plan comprising healthcare, finance, wealth and career benefits.

• Flexible work arrangements with days and the office and from home.

CAREERS.AMGEN.COM EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.