Travere Therapeutics is hiring: Senior Cybersecurity Engineer in San Diego

Overview

Department: 101180 IT-G&A

Location: San Diego, USA - Remote

Be a part of a global team that is inspired to make a difference in the lives of people living with rare disease.

Travere Therapeutics recognizes that exceptional employees are vital to success. We are a dedicated team focused on meeting the unique needs of rare patients. Our work is rewarding – both professionally and personally – because we are making a difference. We are passionate about what we do.

We seek individuals who thrive in a collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment and share our mission to identify, develop and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with rare disease. Our values center on patients, courage, community, and collaboration as we pursue the vision of becoming a leading biopharmaceutical company delivering innovation and hope to patients in the global rare disease community. We are rare for life and move toward a common goal of elevating science and service for rare patients.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Senior, hands-on Cybersecurity Engineer with deep technical expertise and a strategic mindset to help lead and advance Travere's security program.

In this role, you will shape and enforce cybersecurity practices, oversee daily security operations, and drive continuous improvement of our managed SOC services. You will manage core security platforms, lead incident investigations, guide risk assessments, ensure audit and compliance readiness, and drive progress on the company's NIST roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Support and enhance the company's cybersecurity program in alignment with NIST CSF 2.0 and related frameworks (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, 800-171).
• Manage Travere's NIST roadmap, driving progress and ensuring it remains current.
• Oversee Travere's SOC services, including managing escalations, tuning detection logic, investigating security alerts and incidents, and enhancing SOC workflows and playbooks.
• Operate and maintain key security tools (EDR, SIEM, firewalls, vulnerability scanners, etc.) and ensure integration and effectiveness across platforms.
• Administer identity and access management using Okta and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD); enforce MFA, SSO, and lifecycle access controls. Oversee integration and management for any new identity and access management solutions within the infrastructure.
• Manage Travere's Privileged Access Management (PAM) platform – Delinea Secret Server: onboarding privileged accounts, policy enforcement, and ongoing maintenance.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and support remediation efforts with IT and cloud teams.
• Document incidents, systems, tooling configurations, and audit evidence.
• Support SOX, GxP, data privacy, and other compliance initiatives with technical input and control documentation.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 6-8+ years of hands-on cybersecurity engineering or SOC experience.
• CISSP certification required; OSCP, GCIH, or GCIA (or equivalent) preferred.
• Prior experience in a regulated industry (e.g., life sciences, pharma, biotech, fintech).
• Familiarity with SOX, GxP, ISO 27001, and other security/compliance standards.
• Strong command of NIST frameworks and security operations best practices.
• Experience with Okta, Azure/Entra ID, Delinea Secret Server, Microsoft Defender, Wiz CNAPP, Cylance/Aurora, Mimecast, Palo Alto; operating in hybrid cloud environments (Windows, Linux, AWS, Azure).
• Scripting/automation experience with PowerShell, Python, or Bash.

Additional Skills/Experience/Requirements

• The ideal candidate will embody Travere's core values: Courage, Community Spirit, Patient Focus, and Teamwork.
• Ability to develop and mature enterprise security roadmaps and align cybersecurity initiatives with business strategy and risk tolerance.
• Experience with third-party/vendor risk management in regulated industries.
• Ability to translate technical risks into business terms for executives and auditors.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies such as zero trust, OT/IoT security, and AI/ML applications in cybersecurity.
• Experience with Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) or related data discovery/classification tools for visibility and protection of sensitive data across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Strong professional experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• Well organized with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage shifting responsibilities in a dynamic, cross-functional teamwork environment.
• Excellent collaboration skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and manage complexity.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and excellent verbal and written communication are required.
• Successful track record of creating and managing complex project plans, timelines, budgets, and critical paths.
• Ability to adapt to modifications in project plans and implement new strategies to accommodate changes.
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically.
• All positions have an essential job function to be able to perform face-to-face work with colleagues and/or onsite in San Diego; no role is expected to be 100% remote.

Total Rewards and Benefits

Total Rewards Offerings: Travere provides comprehensive total rewards offerings that demonstrate our commitment as a diverse, equitable, people-centric, and pay-for-performance organization.

Benefits: Our benefits include premium health, financial, work-life and well-being offerings for eligible employees and dependents, wellness and employee support programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with employer match and generous paid time off.

Compensation

Compensation: Our competitive compensation package includes a combination of base pay, short-term incentives, and long-term incentives (company stock).

Target Base Pay Range: $128,000.00 - $165,000.00

*This information is current as of the posting date and may be modified. Actual pay will depend on experience, education, skills, and location.

Travere will accept applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected for the position.

Travere Therapeutics, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@travere.com.