Associate Director Information Security Engineering

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.Position Summary:The Associate Director Information Security Engineer is a leadership role requiring deep technical expertise as well as a thorough knowledge of all aspects of the enterprise. The role identifies, evaluates, and articulates business risks and develops secure architectures that appropriately address those risks. Building global consensus across lines of business by developing and maintaining partnerships with all stakeholders is critical. The role leads from within instead of relying on title or position. This position will be required to work in a team environment and provide assistance with remediation of security threats, development of security policies and procedures, and drive Illumina's overall security strategy and architecture. This position reports to the Director of Information Security.   Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overall security architecture within the Illumina enterprise
• Support business objectives by assessing & addressing security risks
• Develop secure architectures and methods to enable the adoption of technologies/solutions/mitigations
• Research and propose enhancements to the enterprise's global security program
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members
• Serve as an escalation point for critical issues related to the security program
• Leverage existing tools & capabilities to develop novel and innovative solutions to security threats
• Evaluate industry solutions for suitability within business environment
• Participate and lead efforts in RFI / RFP process when evaluating security products & solutions
• Serve as subject matter expert for security when participating in IT projects
• Document & champion security engineering standards, best practices, and TTPs (tactics, techniques, and practices)
• Establish, maintain, and further partnerships across the enterprise, to include: security, business and infrastructure

Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.Requirements:

• Typically has 15+ years of experience with large / mid-size Enterprise IT Information Security
• Typically has 15+ years of experience with Enterprise-level Technology
• Excellent knowledge of end user and host security controls and technologies
• Identity and access management, including role based access control
• Excellent Knowledge of multiple operating systems for both personal and server applications
• Excellent Knowledge of TCP/IP, networking architectures and systems
• Understanding of server virtualization platforms, cloud architectures and orchestration layers
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.Experience/Education:

• Typically requires a minimum of 15 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or other related discipline; or 12 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 8 years' experience; or equivalent experience.
• Professional qualifications are desirable: CISSP, SANS certifications and other technical certifications

We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact To learn more, visit: The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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