Cybersecurity Architect

Overview

Werfen

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain.  We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Job Summary

This position will offer the opportunity to play a strategic role in shaping and strengthening the organization’s cybersecurity posture. You will design, build and maintain security systems to protect Werfen, our customer and patients from security threats. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement secure solutions that align with our business objectives, regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive security architectures, frameworks, and strategies to protect the organization's information assets, on medical devices, on-prem and in public cloud.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into effective security controls and measures.
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability assessments to identify security gaps and recommend remediation actions.
• Participate in DevOps model for code review, SDLC, API’s, and the overall secure deployment of code.
• Design and review security controls for systems, networks, and applications, ensuring they are aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of security technologies, tools, and services to support the organization's security objectives.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends, and provide guidance on their potential impact and mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate security requirements into the software development lifecycle, infrastructure projects, and operational processes.
• Provide guidance and support to the incident response team during security incidents, conducting forensic investigations as necessary.
• Stay informed about the latest developments in security standards, frameworks, and best practices, and recommend improvements to enhance the overall security posture.
• Partner with other Architects and participate in Design Authority committee.

Networking/Key Relationships

• Key users in each of the functional area.

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:

• Profound knowledge of interconnectional cybersecurity standards, regulations and best practices, such as (NIST, ISO 27001).
• Degree in the field of computer science or engineering or demonstrable experience in the field of Information Security.
• A minimum of 5 year of proven working experience in engineering, cybersecurity or information management.
• Strong technical background as an Engineer or similar function, with working experience in networking protocols, infrastructure systems, cloud, authentication standards, security technologies & encryption methods.
• Experience in designing an implementing secure solutions for web applications, and network infrastructure. Experience with medical devices is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess and communicate complex cybersecurity issues.
• CISSP, CISM or equivalent certification is preferred.

Skills & Capabilities:

• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently managing assigned projects.
• Adaptable to change.
• Integrity and trust.
• Time management.
• Fluent in English, both oral and written.

Travel Requirements:

• 10% of time

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis, we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com for assistance.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors.  Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

www.werfen.com