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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.

Mexico City has been selected to be home to Takeda’s recently launched Innovation Capability Center thanks to its international recognition in qualified and experienced talent in the data, digital and technology fields. 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.

The Opportunity

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.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experienceMinimum 5 year 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 AWSData Modeling and Architecture: Ability to design data schemas and understand data warehousing, ETL processes, real-time streaming, etcAnalytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Capability to perform root cause analysis, etcMachine Learning and GenAI/Agentic AI: Understanding the principles in these areasData Security: Knowledge of data security practice, including encryption, anonymization, Data Security Posture Management to protect sensitive informationData 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 permissionsData 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 methodologyExcellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Desirable Qualifications

Knowledge of DevSecOps practicesExperience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) (AWS + Azure)Experience with EntraID, Sailpoint and OktaExperience with the Pharma Industry Platform Qualification ProcessExperience with ServiceNow Service Catalog AuthoringExposure to data classification and data taxonomy (PII, PHI, etc)Experience with Immuta, Privacera, Cyral or any hyperscale technology is big plusExperience with Microsoft Entra Suite (Entra AI Agent ID, 365 Purview, Entra Platform, Identity Center, Sentinal, Governance & Compliance) is a big plusExperience with Databricks Unity Catalog or Informatica CatalogExperience with Informatica IDMC is a plusExperience with tokenization and data clean rooms is a big plusExperience with Kubernetes, AWS EKS is a plusExperience with TerraformSystem Administration skillsDemonstrable teamwork skills and resourcefulnessPossess self-drive to keep moving things forward even in the face of ambiguity and imperfect knowledgeStrong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive

What Takeda’s ICC Can Offer You

At Takeda, you take the lead on building and shaping your own career.

Joining the ICC in Mexico City will give you access to high-end technology, continuous training and a diverse and inclusive network of colleagues who will support your career growth.

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

Monthly Supermarket and Food Vouchers

Flexible Working Schemes

Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance Plans: Life, Medical, Dental & Vision

Additional Time Off

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs

LocationsMEX - Santa Fe

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time