Data Security & Access Engineer

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Job Description
The Future Begins Here
At Takeda, we are leading digital evolution and global transformation. By building innovative solutions and future-ready capabilities, we are meeting the need of patients, our people, and the planet.
Bengaluru, the city, which is India's epicenter of Innovation, has been selected to be home to Takeda's recently launched Innovation Capability Center. We invite you to join our digital transformation journey. In this role, you will have the opportunity to boost your skills and become the heart of an innovative engine that is contributing to global impact and improvement.
At Takeda's ICC we Unite in Diversity
Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace, where individuals are recognized for their backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company. We are continuously improving our collaborators journey in Takeda, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our diverse team.
OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE:
The Data Security & Access Engineer is responsible for providing critical support to the Data Security, Access, and Privacy ecosystem. They will be responsible for driving innovation and operability in an organizations Data Security Platform. The data security engineer will be responsible for analyzing the security, operations, and effectiveness of our Enterprise Data Security & Access platforms and services, discovering and addressing security and availability issues, building automation, and quickly reacting to new business scenarios. This role will have the opportunity to learn from, and be mentored by, those who are building and securing our Enterprise data security, access, and privacy platform.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Collaborate with partners to integrate data security platforms into our larger data fabric
• Collaborate with partners to develop, deploy, and maintain data access policies
• Drive automation and deployment of Data Access through DevSecOps practices
• Maintain availability and up-time of the data security platforms
• Work with architecture teams to drive improvements in the Data Security Platforms
• Provide incident response and support for the Data Security & Access Platforms
• Develop standards around data access patterns and controls implemented
• Collaborate with cross domain governance teams on data identification, classification and tagging strategy
• Coordinate global policy enforcement needed to comply with security guidelines and regulations.

DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS:
Data Security, Access, Classification, and Privacy Platforms
EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
Essential Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a deep technical role using the following essential qualifications.
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in languages such as Python for integrations, automations, building and maintaining data pipelines, etc
• Database Management: Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases for managing and querying data.
• Big Data Technologies: Familiarity with distributed systems like Databricks as well as cloud platforms especially AWS
• Data Modeling and Architecture: Ability to design data schemas and understand data warehousing, ETL processes, real-time streaming, etc
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Capability to perform root cause analysis, etc
• Machine Learning and GenAI: Understanding the principles in these areas
• Data Security: Knowledge of data security practice, including encryption, anonymization, Data Security Posture Management to protect sensitive information
• Data Governance and Compliance: Understanding of data privacy laws and regulations, such as GDPR and HIPAA, and how to implement policies to ensure compliance.
• Access Control Mechanisms: Proficiency in implementing role-based access control (RBAC) and attribute based access control (ABAC) to manage data access permissions
• Data Discovery and Classification: Ability to use tools for automated data discovery and classification to identify and categorize sensitive data.
• Policy Management: Skills in creating and managing data access policies that can be dynamically enforced across different environments.
• Monitoring and Auditing: Capability to monitor data access and usage, and perform audits to ensure compliance with data governance policies.
• Collaboration and Communication: Strong communication skills to work with data stewards, compliance officers, and other stakeholders to ensure data governance objectives are met.
• Microsoft SharePoint, Onedrive, and other Microsoft data estate classification and tagging.
• An understanding of the Agile SDLC methodology
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience implementing data security and access solutions in the healthcare and/or pharmaceutical industry
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices
• Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Exposure to data classification and data taxonomy (PII, PHI, etc)
• Experience with Databricks Unity Catalog
• Experience with Informatica IDMC is a plus
• Experience with tokenization and data clean rooms is a big plus
• Experience with Kubernetes, AWS EKS is a plus
• Experience with Terraform
• System Administration skills
• Demonstrable teamwork skills and resourcefulness
• Possess self-drive to keep moving things forward even in the face of ambiguity and imperfect knowledge
• Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive

WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU:

• Takeda is certified as a Top Employer, not only in India, but also globally. No investment we make pays greater dividends than taking good care of our people.
• At Takeda, you take the lead on building and shaping your own career.
• Joining the ICC in Bengaluru will give you access to high-end technology, continuous training and a diverse and inclusive network of colleagues who will support your career growth.

BENEFITS:
It is our priority to provide competitive compensation and a benefit package that bridges your personal life with your professional career. Amongst our benefits are:

• Competitive Salary + Performance Annual Bonus
• Flexible work environment, including hybrid working
• Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance Plans for self, spouse, and children
• Group Term Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance programs
• Health & Wellness programs including annual health screening, weekly health sessions for employees.
• Employee Assistance Program
• 3 days of leave every year for Voluntary Service in additional to Humanitarian Leaves
• Broad Variety of learning platforms
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs
• Reimbursements - Home Internet & Mobile Phone
• Employee Referral Program
• Leaves - Paternity Leave (4 Weeks) , Maternity Leave (up to 26 weeks), Bereavement Leave (5 calendar days)

ABOUT ICC IN TAKEDA:

• Takeda is leading a digital revolution. We're not just transforming our company; we're improving the lives of millions of patients who rely on our medicines every day.
• As an organization, we are committed to our cloud-driven business transformation and believe the ICCs are the catalysts of change for our global organization.

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Locations
IND - Bengaluru
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time