You will need to login before you can apply for a job.
Site Name:
UK - London - New Oxford Street, UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage Posted Date:
Jan 31 2025
This Platform Security Architect role will report to the Cyber Security Office's Security Architecture Lead. Playing a crucial role in designing and implementing comprehensive security solutions that protect GSK's digital assets and infrastructure. This role involves strategic planning, design, and oversight of security platforms to ensure they are robust, scalable, and aligned with the organization's overall security objectives. The Security Platform Architect is responsible for the architectural design, implementation, and integration of security platforms and technologies within GSK. This role requires a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices to protect against evolving cyber threats.
In this role you will
This is an individual contributor role with a focus on strategic design and innovation Develop and maintain the overall security architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with GSK's business goals and IT strategy Evaluate and select security technologies and platforms to address current and future security needs Lead the deployment and integration of security platforms, including email, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), security information and event management (SIEM) systems, and endpoint protection, detection and response solutions Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security controls and technologies effectively Ensure seamless integration of security platforms with existing IT infrastructure and applications Stay abreast of emerging security technologies, trends, and threat landscapes to inform strategic decisions Drive innovation in security architecture by exploring and adopting new technologies and methodologies Continuously evaluate and refine security platforms to enhance their effectiveness and efficiency Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices Establish metrics to measure the effectiveness and performance of security platforms Regularly report on security platform status, risks, and incidents to senior leadership Use data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions and improvements Communicate complex security concepts and strategies to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring understanding and buy-in Work closely with IT, DevOps, and other business units to ensure security is integrated into all aspects of GSK's operations
Why you?
Qualifications & Skills:
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
Advanced degree in Computer Science Significant amount of cyber security engineering experience Any of the following: CISSP, Azure, GCP, CISM, SABSA or TOGAF certifications Strong expertise in Security Platforms and engineering Experience developing security strategies and/or reference architectures Extensive experience in cybersecurity architecture, design, and implementation Experience designing and deploying network security controls, and security solutions Extensive knowledge of security technology including, but not limited to, encryption, authentication and authorization, security protocols, data and privacy security, AI/ML and application development Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR) In-depth and hands-on knowledge of security technologies, including email, IDS/IPS, SIEM, EDR
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Experience in global manufacturing, pharma, and/or a life sciences company Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with the capacity to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders Ability to write, develop, and maintain technical documentation, including security standards, security strategies, and implementation plans Ability to prioritise input and filter actions that have significant impact on the program Ability to work with multiple stakeholders to promote thoughtful, practical solutions to tough security problems Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision making skills and ability to work under pressure
Closing Date for Applications:
Friday 14th February 2025 (COB)
Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert. When applying for this role, please use the 'cover letter' of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns - as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).
Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves - feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together. #J-18808-Ljbffr
UK - London - New Oxford Street, UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage Posted Date:
Jan 31 2025
This Platform Security Architect role will report to the Cyber Security Office's Security Architecture Lead. Playing a crucial role in designing and implementing comprehensive security solutions that protect GSK's digital assets and infrastructure. This role involves strategic planning, design, and oversight of security platforms to ensure they are robust, scalable, and aligned with the organization's overall security objectives. The Security Platform Architect is responsible for the architectural design, implementation, and integration of security platforms and technologies within GSK. This role requires a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices to protect against evolving cyber threats.
In this role you will
This is an individual contributor role with a focus on strategic design and innovation Develop and maintain the overall security architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with GSK's business goals and IT strategy Evaluate and select security technologies and platforms to address current and future security needs Lead the deployment and integration of security platforms, including email, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), security information and event management (SIEM) systems, and endpoint protection, detection and response solutions Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security controls and technologies effectively Ensure seamless integration of security platforms with existing IT infrastructure and applications Stay abreast of emerging security technologies, trends, and threat landscapes to inform strategic decisions Drive innovation in security architecture by exploring and adopting new technologies and methodologies Continuously evaluate and refine security platforms to enhance their effectiveness and efficiency Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices Establish metrics to measure the effectiveness and performance of security platforms Regularly report on security platform status, risks, and incidents to senior leadership Use data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions and improvements Communicate complex security concepts and strategies to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring understanding and buy-in Work closely with IT, DevOps, and other business units to ensure security is integrated into all aspects of GSK's operations
Why you?
Qualifications & Skills:
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
Advanced degree in Computer Science Significant amount of cyber security engineering experience Any of the following: CISSP, Azure, GCP, CISM, SABSA or TOGAF certifications Strong expertise in Security Platforms and engineering Experience developing security strategies and/or reference architectures Extensive experience in cybersecurity architecture, design, and implementation Experience designing and deploying network security controls, and security solutions Extensive knowledge of security technology including, but not limited to, encryption, authentication and authorization, security protocols, data and privacy security, AI/ML and application development Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR) In-depth and hands-on knowledge of security technologies, including email, IDS/IPS, SIEM, EDR
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Experience in global manufacturing, pharma, and/or a life sciences company Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with the capacity to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders Ability to write, develop, and maintain technical documentation, including security standards, security strategies, and implementation plans Ability to prioritise input and filter actions that have significant impact on the program Ability to work with multiple stakeholders to promote thoughtful, practical solutions to tough security problems Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision making skills and ability to work under pressure
Closing Date for Applications:
Friday 14th February 2025 (COB)
Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert. When applying for this role, please use the 'cover letter' of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns - as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).
Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves - feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together. #J-18808-Ljbffr
