Information Security Analyst - Security Architect
About the role
This vacancy has now expired. Please see similar roles below...
At ICON, it's our people that set us apart.
As a global provider of drug development solutions, our work is serious business. But that doesn't mean you can't have fun while you do it. With our vision to be the partner of choice in drug development, we hire only the best and brightest in the industry! Are you one of them?
At ICON, we have an incredible opportunity for a Security Architect to join the team in our Chennai, India location.
ICONs mission is to help our customers accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve the quality of life. The Security Architect will play a key role in ensuring good practice security standards and architecture models are designed, documented, implemented and maintained throughout ICON systems, cloud and integrations globally.
The Role:
Reporting to a member of the Information Security Management team, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Perform reviews of new business solutions and ensure they meet security requirements and objectives
- Create high-level security requirements for key security projects
- Create and maintain security architecture artifacts (patterns, blueprints, building blocks, guardrails) aligned with information security policies that can be reused for new solutions and initiatives
- Develop and collaborate on security roadmaps and strategies based on enterprise architecture practices
- Develop component and physical architectures in collaboration with IT and the business to enable security-by-design
- Coordinates with IT Operations and Software Development teams to design and build secure solutions and services in standardized and automatable patterns
- Collaborate with other teams for joint design sessions and decisions
- Represents Information Security across the enterprise and plays a key role in communicating the policies, goals, and road map of the team.
- Collaborates with Enterprise Architecture, Innovation & Analytics, IT, Cybersecurity
- Performs threat modeling on new applications, systems, and services
- Leads complex projects/issues that require in-depth knowledge across multiple technical areas
- Ensure that defined security models are adhered to on an on-going basis.
- Ability to relate technical issues to non-technical associates / business owners
- Demonstrate a strong awareness of the current threat landscape.
- Support MAD (Mergers, acquisitions & Divestment) activities
Required Skills & Experience
The successful candidate will have experience of operating in a technically complex, fast changing and dynamic environment. Working as part of a global security team the Security Architect must be a proven self-starter, have excellent organisational and communications skills. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for Information Security and have the ability to maintain composure in pressure situations. Skills and experience in the following areas is a must:
- NIST cybersecurity framework
- MITRE ATT&CK Framework
- Architecture frameworks, such as TOGAF, SABSA
- Solid understanding of SOAR
- Solid understanding of vulnerability management
- Information Security Standards
- Strong knowledge of Operating systems
- Application layer attacks
- Strong understanding of Encryption Protocols
- Strong understanding of Network Security
- Strong knowledge of Mobile Security
- Experience of network-based User Behavior Analytics
- Strong understanding of Layered Security
- Strong Knowledge of Cloud Architecture
Qualifications
- At least 9+ years of IT experience, including 5 years of combined experience in Information Security and Security Architecture.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, or related IT field or equivalent experience
- One or more common security certifications, such as CISSP, SANS GIAC (distinct advantage)
- One or more common security architect certifications, such as SANS GIAC (distinct advantage), SABSA
- Hands-on multi-cloud experience, with one or more certifications
- Presented on security topics at security conferences
Application process
Once you find a job opening that fits your skills and interests, you can create an account, apply and check back on the progress of your application or apply for other roles. Once your application has been received, a confirmation email will be sent to your email.
Remember: this is our first time meeting you. Read the job description and highlight on your CV those experiences that we should learn about.
One of our experienced recruiters will read your profile and determine if you're fit for the role and the company. We are aware of instances where fake recruitment text messages and emails that can appear to come from ICON have been received by individuals. Always delete suspicious text messages or emails. Never give out personal financial information.
Reasonable AccomodationsDay in the life
Teaser label
Inside ICONContent type
BlogsPublish date
04/18/2024
Summary
Endometriosis Awareness: A Vital Cause In March, ICON, through its Networking Organization for Women (NOW) employee resource group, joined the global effort to raise awareness about endometriosis
Teaser label
IndustryContent type
BlogsPublish date
04/18/2024
Summary
Introduction to Data Management in Clinical Trials In the field of clinical research, data management plays a crucial role in ensuring the success and accuracy of clinical trials. Clinical trials
Teaser label
IndustryContent type
BlogsPublish date
04/12/2024
Summary
Introduction to the Clinical Research Supply Chain The clinical research supply chain plays a crucial role in the successful execution of clinical trials. It encompasses a complex network of activ
Who we are
Similar jobs at ICON
Salary
Location
Europe
Department
Regulatory, Drug Safety/ Quality Assurance & Other roles
Location
Any EMEA Location
Remote Working
Remote
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
Job Categories
Other
Job Type
Permanent
Description
ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us
Reference
2024-109940
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Rajvir SamraAuthor
Rajvir SamraSalary
Location
Bulgaria, Sofia
Department
Full Service - Quality Assurance
Location
Sofia
Warsaw
Remote Working
Hybrid: Office/Remote
Business Area
ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
Job Categories
Quality Assurance
Job Type
Permanent
Description
Role : Auditor, Quality Assurance This role will be based in one of the countries listed GCP experience is mandatory for this role At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart.As a global provider of dr
Reference
JR118489
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Mina GhedjatiAuthor
Mina GhedjatiSalary
Location
UK, London (PRA)
Department
Full Service - Development & Commercialisation Solutions
Location
Dublin
Warsaw
London
Remote Working
Hybrid: Office/Remote
Business Area
ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
Job Categories
Clinical Programming
Job Type
Permanent
Description
At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives. Our ‘Own I
Reference
JR114661
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Sophia CairnsAuthor
Sophia CairnsSalary
Location
Germany, Europe, United Kingdom, Switzerland
Department
Medical Affiars & Medical Writing Roles
Location
Any EMEA Location
Germany
Switzerland
UK
Remote Working
Remote
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
Job Categories
Medical Writing
Job Type
Permanent
Description
Senior Clinical Trial Transparency Associate is in charge of preparing scientific content to be posted on intranet websites (Health Authority, Company) based on source documents, according to defined
Reference
2024-109700
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Natalia RothAuthor
Natalia RothSalary
Location
India, Chennai
Location
Chennai
Remote Working
Office Based
Business Area
ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
Job Categories
Drug Safety
Job Type
Permanent
Description
• Review and process safety events (pre-marketing, post-marketing, medical device and drug) and/or other medically related information per assigned tasks and project specific procedures • Perform revi
Reference
JR118870
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Archana BakkiyarajanAuthor
Archana BakkiyarajanSalary
Location
Ireland, Dublin
Department
Full Service - Corporate Support
Location
Budapest
Dublin
Warsaw
Remote Working
Office Based
Business Area
ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
Job Categories
Human Resources
Job Type
Permanent
Description
At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives. Our ‘Own I
Reference
JR118579
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Maya KatsarskaAuthor
Maya Katsarska