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Cyber Security Architect (9 month FTC), Cambridgeshire
Client:
Abcam
Location:
Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
073769155a37
Job Views:
6
Posted:
03.03.2025
Expiry Date:
17.04.2025
Job Description:
Company Description
For over 20 years, Abcam has been providing tools the scientific community needs to enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders.
We believe that to continue making progress, we need to work together in new ways. We need your unique perspective as well as that of our people to make an even greater impact on the world. This community needs people like you: dedicated, agile, and above all audacious so we can truly bring progress forward.
Job Description
As a Cyber Security Architect, you will join the Abcam Digital Cyber Security team. The Global Cyber Security function has overall responsibility for security operations, risk and assurance, as well as strategic oversight and management of the Abcam information security management system.
The security architect's role will work closely with the Abcam Architecture Team and inter-departmentally and internationally to provide timely, secure, resilient, and cost-efficient solutions that meet business needs and elevate Abcam’s security posture.
The security architect is expected to possess advanced analytical skills, along with knowledge to define and support architecture, engineering, and design principles. You should be highly technical and proficient in the cybersecurity workings of cloud systems (IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS) as well as traditional technology stacks. Demonstrated experience with AWS and Microsoft Azure is a requirement.
A successful candidate in this role will demonstrate strong critical thinking skills needed to manage complex systems and applications, be adept at working with business units, and possess good listening and communication skills.
What you will be responsible for:
1. Own the cyber security architecture stream of work
2. Architect, design, and implement scalable, resilient solutions in public, private, and hybrid clouds
3. Support enterprise and solutions architects by clearly defining and documenting security controls requirements
4. Work with the Danaher corporate security function to define, document, socialize, and continuously improve Abcam’s security patterns and standards
5. Recommend and advise on strategies and best practices for cybersecurity and a flexible architecture
6. Integrate and automate secure continuous integration/continuous delivery build configurations for development pipelines
7. Assist with strategy, implementation, and recovery point/time objective for business continuity and disaster recovery
8. Work in tandem with team leads and subject matter experts to validate configurations are aligned, adopted, and implemented
9. Own the cyber security element of the Architecture Review Board (ARB) process, attend ARB meetings, and Change Approval Board meetings
10. Work closely with the business and attend project and implementation meetings, advising on secure application and infrastructure configurations in a structured and documented manner
Skills
1. In-depth and practical understanding of cyber security best practices and standards
2. Ability to influence technical teams and business units and collaborate to reduce attack surface
3. Capacity to comprehend complex technical infrastructure, managed services, and third-party dependencies
4. Applicable knowledge of GDPR, PCI, SOX, CCPA, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53
5. Proven experience with zero trust network access, encryption, perimeter security controls, OS security controls, data protection, vulnerability management, API security, Identity, SIEM, EDR, SBoM security, Cloud native security controls
6. Functional use of cloud posture management, cloud-native, and traditional security controls
7. Working knowledge of common threats including but not limited to malware, phishing, ransomware, DDoS, web & mobile application security risks
8. Working knowledge of patching and vulnerability management practices
9. Excellent written and oral communication skills across varying levels of the organization
Qualifications
1. Experience in a similar role is highly desirable
2. Bachelor’s degree in cyber security, computer science, engineering, or a related field
3. Experience with TOGAF or SABSA
4. Preferably one or more certifications such as GCSA, CCSP, CCSK, or CISSP, or one offered by AWS or Microsoft
Additional Information
We know that when it comes to benefits, no one size fits all. Flexibility and choice matter which is why, in addition to market competitive salaries, we offer you a flexible benefits package tailored to your unique needs and supporting your financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing. This includes 18 weeks fully paid maternity leave, 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave, as well as highly flexible working and much more. Besides, your development will be integral to your experience here. You will grow alongside other talented minds, in ways you may often find unexpected.
When people come together, incredible things happen. Here you’ll work in a safe environment where you can be who you truly are. We’ll champion and celebrate your uniqueness throughout your journey with us. This is how we excel at partnering with the scientific community no matter the challenge, ultimately helping solve the world’s most critical diseases. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Abcam.
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