Job Description

Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people throughout the world. For more information on Astellas, please visit our website at www.astellas.com .



This position is based in Bengaluru and will require some on-site work.

Purpose and Scope:

Vulnerability Management:

Perform vulnerability scanning using tools such as

Qualys

,

Tenable.io

,

Rapid7 Nexpose

, or

OpenVAS

to identify system vulnerabilities and security risks.


Support in triaging and prioritizing vulnerabilities based on risk and impact to the organization.


Document vulnerabilities and work with other teams to coordinate remediation efforts.

Patching Governance:

Assist in patch deployment efforts across the organization's systems and applications.


Monitor patching status and ensure patch compliance across all platforms.


Help track and document the progress of patch cycles and ensure patches are applied timely.

EOL System Remediation:

Assist in identifying legacy systems and applications approaching end-of-life (EOL) status.


Collaborate with teams to recommend solutions, including patching or system replacements.


Support efforts to implement compensating controls for unsupported systems.

Reporting & Documentation:

Assist in creating regular status reports for vulnerability management and patching activities.


Contribute to the creation of internal documentation for processes and procedures.


Provide input for reports to leadership regarding the status of vulnerability management, patching compliance, and EOL remediation.

Collaboration:

Work with IT teams, security teams, and other stakeholders to ensure vulnerabilities are addressed in a timely manner.



Participate in regular meetings to discuss vulnerability trends, patching schedules, and system remediation plans.

Required Skills & Experience:

Experience:

2-3 years of experience in IT security, vulnerability management, or related fields.


Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools like

Qualys

,

Tenable.io

, or

Rapid7 Nexpose

.


Exposure to patch management tools such as

SCCM

,

WSUS

, or

Ivanti

is a plus.

Technical Skills:

Basic understanding of vulnerability management, patching processes, and remediation techniques.


Familiarity with security frameworks such as

CIS

,

NIST

, or

ISO 27001

.

Certifications (Preferred):

CompTIA Security+

or other relevant certifications.

Soft Skills:

Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow processes.


Good communication skills for working within a team and interacting with stakeholders.


Ability to learn quickly and stay updated with emerging vulnerabilities and security trends.

Experience with cloud security platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) is essential to support scalable vulnerability management. Familiarity with threat intelligence tools and methodologies is highly advantageous

Working Environment

At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas' Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.



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Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.



EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans