At Veracyte, we offer exciting career opportunities for those interested in joining a pioneering team that is committed to transforming cancer care for patients across the globe. Working at Veracyte enables our employees to not only make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients, but to also learn and grow within a purpose driven environment. This is what we call the Veracyte way – it’s about how we work together, guided by our values, to give clinicians the insights they need to help patients make life-changing decisions.
Our Values:
- We Seek A Better Way: We innovate boldly, learn from our setbacks, and are resilient in our pursuit to transform cancer care
- We Make It Happen: We act with urgency, commit to quality, and bring fun to our hard work
- We Are Stronger Together: We collaborate openly, seek to understand, and celebrate our wins
- We Care Deeply: We embrace our differences, do the right thing, and encourage each other
As a Cybersecurity Engineer at Veracyte, you will play a pivotal role in securing our digital infrastructure, monitoring for threats, and implementing cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. You will work collaboratively with our IT and cybersecurity teams to protect our organization from cyber threats and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems and data.
Responsibilities:
- Cybersecurity Infrastructure Management:
- Design, implement, and maintain security infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion
detection/prevention systems, VPNs, and other security-related technologies.
- Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans, identifying and mitigating
potential vulnerabilities. - Threat Monitoring and Incident Response:
- Monitor network and system logs for suspicious activities and potential security incidents.
- Develop and execute incident response plans to effectively manage and mitigate
cybersecurity incidents.
- Investigate security breaches and provide recommendations for improvements. - Policy and Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with industry-specific regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, NIST
CSF).
- Assist in the development and enforcement of cybersecurity policies, standards, and
procedures.
- Conduct security awareness training for employees to promote a culture of security. - Security Tools and Technologies:
- Evaluate and implement advanced cybersecurity tools and technologies to enhance our
security posture.
- Stay updated on emerging threats and trends in the cybersecurity field and recommend
proactive measures. - Security Audits and Assessments:
- Collaborate with external auditors and assessors to conduct security audits and assessments.
- Work on remediation plans to address identified weaknesses. - Collaboration and Communication:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into the development and
deployment processes.
- Communicate cybersecurity risks and strategies to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- Relevant industry certifications such as CEH, Pentest+, CySA+, SSCP, OSCP, or
equivalent. - 5 or more years experience in cybersecurity engineering or a related cybersecurity role.
Proficiency in security tools and technologies, including firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS, and
antivirus solutions. - Strong understanding of network protocols, architecture, and security best
practices. - Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
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The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units. Veracyte is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.
What We Can Offer You
Veracyte is a growing company that offers significant career opportunities if you are curious, driven, patient-oriented and aspire to help us build a great company. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and are committed to fostering an inclusive workforce, where diverse backgrounds are represented, engaged, and empowered to drive innovative ideas and decisions. We are thrilled to be recognized as a 2024 Certified™ Great Place to Work® in both the US and Israel - a testament to our dynamic, inclusive, and inspiring workplace where passion meets purpose.
About Veracyte
Veracyte (Nasdaq: VCYT) is a global genomic diagnostics company that improves patient care by providing answers to clinical questions, informing diagnosis and treatment decisions throughout the patient journey in cancer and other diseases. The company’s growing menu of genomic tests leverage advances in genomic science and technology, enabling patients to avoid risky, costly diagnostic procedures and quicken time to appropriate treatment. The company’s tests in lung cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, thyroid cancer, bladder cancer and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis are available to patients and its lymphoma subtyping and renal cancer tests are in development. With Veracyte’s exclusive global license to a best-in-class diagnostics instrument platform, the company is positioned to deliver its tests to patients worldwide. Veracyte is based in South San Francisco, California. For more information, please visit www.veracyte.com and follow the company on X (Formerly Twitter).
Veracyte, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Veracyte participates in E-Verify in the United States. View our CCPA Disclosure Notice.
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