Senior Cybersecurity Architect | Remote | Pharmaceutical Industry
Are you a seasoned Cybersecurity Architect looking to make a significant impact in the pharmaceutical sector? A leading global pharmaceutical company is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Architect to spearhead critical transformation initiatives and strengthen their security posture. In this strategic role, you will design and implement robust security architectures that protect sensitive data and ensure regulatory compliance while enabling business innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement enterprise-wide cybersecurity transformation projects in accordance with business requirements and security strategy.
- Develop architectural principles, standardized security solutions, and reference architectures that enhance the organization's security posture.
- Formulate detailed security requirements for new and existing information systems, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices.
- Provide expert guidance to IT project teams on implementing security controls and requirements throughout the development lifecycle.
- Conduct proactive hardening of infrastructure components, applications, and cloud services to mitigate vulnerabilities.
- Participate in the change management process as an Information Security subject matter expert, evaluating security implications of proposed changes.
- Perform thorough security reviews and acceptance testing of implemented IT solutions to verify compliance with security requirements.
- Analyze emerging technologies and determine conditions for their secure adoption within the enterprise environment.
- Create comprehensive technical documentation for security architectures, including diagrams, specifications, and implementation guidelines.
- Develop and maintain security roadmaps that address current gaps and anticipate future requirements.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Security, Computer Science, or related technical field.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in a Cybersecurity Architect or similar senior security role.
- Proven track record of designing and implementing enterprise security architectures.
- In-depth understanding of modern enterprise technologies including:
- Virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM)
- Containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Database security (MS SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
- Network protocols and security mechanisms
- Cryptographic protocols and implementations
- API security frameworks
- Cloud security architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Enterprise applications security
- Mobile and web application security frameworks
- Comprehensive knowledge of cybersecurity standards and frameworks including ISO 27001/27002, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, and MITRE ATT&CK.
- Strong understanding of current threat landscape, attack vectors, and appropriate countermeasures.
- Experience implementing and configuring security mechanisms in Windows and Linux operating systems.
- Expertise in database security architecture for major platforms including MS SQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle.
- Thorough knowledge of network security principles, protocols, and protective technologies.
- Experience conducting security assessments, architecture reviews, and penetration tests.
- Ability to communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Nice to Have:
- Experience securing Microsoft 365 environments including advanced security features and identity management.
- Knowledge of OT/ICS security principles for industrial control systems in regulated environments.
- Experience with securing infrastructure and services in Russian cloud environments.
- English language proficiency at Intermediate level or higher.
- Familiarity with Russian regulatory requirements for information security in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CCSP.
- Experience with DevSecOps practices and tooling.
- Knowledge of zero trust architecture principles and implementation.
Why Join Our Team:
Working with us offers you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a critical industry that improves lives worldwide. You will be part of a forward-thinking organization that values innovation, professional growth, and work-life balance. This remote position provides flexibility while allowing you to work on challenging cybersecurity initiatives with cutting-edge technologies. Join our team and help shape the future of pharmaceutical cybersecurity in an increasingly complex threat landscape.