Staff Engineer - Networking

COMPANY DESCRIPTION: 

Every Exelixis employee is united in an ambitious cause: to launch innovative medicines that give patients, and their families hope for the future. In this pursuit, we know our employees are our most valuable asset. After operating in the challenging biotech sector for 25 years, we have a proven track record of resiliency in the face of adversity. The success of our lead product has provided a solid commercial foundation allowing us to reinvigorate our research efforts and grow our team in areas such as Drug Discovery, Clinical Development and Commercial. 

As we expand our global partnerships and further reinvest in R&D to help us discover the next breakthrough for difficult-to-treat cancers, we’re seeking to add talented, dedicated employees to power our mission. 

Cancer is our cause. Make it yours, too. 

SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE:  

Exelixis is growing and the IT Infrastructure needs to grow and evolve to continue to enable the business. We are looking for a Staff Engineer to own the existing network and security infrastructure but also have the determination and experience to set the standards in this area in the coming months and years. The role will initially be focused on 60% Networking, 30% Security, and 10% System. Depending on the business priorities and the skillset of the candidate, the percentage may shift. Willingness to communicate ideas openly and collaborate with other team members and business owners while also taking ownership of tasks is a necessity. Candidates who continuously look for improvements but also understand that they do not happen overnight will thrive in this position. If this sounds like a great opportunity for you, we would love to talk to you. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Architect, implement, and manage all things pertaining to the network and security infrastructure (firewalls; routers; switches; wireless controllers and access points; load balancers; VPN concentrators for the LAN, WAN and Cloud-based network.  

• Manage Data and Telecom connections.  

• Manage and administer security-related applications and tools.  

• Work closely with internal and external engineers to gather requirements to incorporate them into the design and implementation of systems.  

• Partner and coordinate with VARs and outsourcing vendors to design, implement, and support current and new infrastructure systems and applications.  

• Document infrastructure and work instructions for systems and applications.  

• Follow industry and Exelixis best practices and procedures in a SOX and an FDA regulated environment.  

• Mentor and cross train team members.  

• Work off hours and weekends as required.  

• Travel to datacenter located in Philadelphia, PA as required.  

• 24/7/365 on-call availability for emergency escalations 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Supervises staff, including hiring, scheduling and assigning work, reviewing performance, and 

recommends salary increases, promotions, transfers, demotions, or terminations. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:  

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, d