Senior Manager Application and Information Security

Parexel Informatics is one of the industry’s leading solution providers and we help customers accelerate the drug development process through innovation. Our product portfolio is built on leading-edge technology and is combined with extensive medical and clinical expertise. As the technology business unit of Parexel International Corporation, we're able to leverage our massive investment in technology with our parent company's wealth of hands-on clinical expertise.

This role is based in our new modern state of the art office in Nottingham city centre which has excellent transport links and has a great working environment and the feel of an innovative technology company.

Job Purpose:

To manage Parexel’s information security risks. Monitoring, assessing and evaluating potential threats. Using defined risk-based measures and mechanisms to guard against unauthorized access to electronically stored or transmitted data. Provide written and verbal updates as required. To protect Parexel against reasonably anticipated threats. Ensure that Parexel PI leadership team have access to information and reporting so that they can make informed decisions. Regularly monitor and review procedures in relation to risk.

Key Accountabilities:Information assuranceInterprets information assurance and security policies and applies these in order to manage risks. Provides advice and guidance to ensure adoption of and adherence to information assurance architectures, strategies, policies, standards and guidelines. Uses testing to support information assurance. Contributes to the development of policies, standards and guidelinesInformation SecurityCommunicates information security risks and issues to business managers and others. Performs basic risk assessments for small information systems. Contributes to vulnerability assessments. Applies and maintains specific security controls as required by organisational policy and local risk assessments. Takes action to respond to security breaches in line with security policy and records the incidents and action taken.Performs security risk, vulnerability assessments, and business impact analysis for medium complexity information systems. Investigates suspected attacks and manages security incidents. Uses forensics where appropriate.IT GovernanceReviews information systems for compliance with legislation and specifies any required changes. Responsible for ensuring compliance with organisational policies and procedures and overall information management strategy.Methods and ToolsProvides expertise and support on use of methods and tools.QualificationsSkills: Strong verbal and written skills, including presentation skillsAbility to problem solveAnalytical skillsAttention to detail & evaluation skillsFacilitation skillsManagement & coordination skillsInfluencing and leadership skills

Knowledge and Experience:Knowledge and experience of application security frameworks; for example OWASP (Open WEB Application Security Project)Management, coordination and experience of: planning penetration and security tests.Knowledge and demonstrable understanding of the enterprise information security architecture discipline, processes, concepts, and best practicesExperience of working globally in a complex environment; cloud experience specifically AzureKnowledge and understanding in relation to ‘Client focused approach’Risk management experience and a working knowledge, i.e. ability to assess security risks at all levels across the businessExperience of ongoing security monitoring, tools and techniquesExperience of staying up to date with security threats, vulnerabilities and security laws and regulations.Ability to recommend, assess and evaluate new security technologiesSecurity Incident Management experienceExperience of info/cyber security continued professional development and awareness

Education:Degree or equivalent experience in related disciplineIn return we will be able to offer you a structured career pathway and development within the role including awareness and understanding of the industry. Your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits package including 25 days holiday per year, pension scheme, life assurance, long term disability insurance, a health cash plan and other leading edge benefits that you would expect with a company of this type.

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