CYBER SECURITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

Join AstraZeneca, a global, science-led biopharmaceutical business whose innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide.
As we increase our focus on leading with AI insights, accelerating delivery and innovation, optimizing how we run and prioritizing our people and sustainability, we need Cyber Security experts to help us navigate this challenging and ever-changing technological landscape.
If you have a passion for ensuring and maintaining the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability of data, then this is the role for you! Accountabilities.
As a Cyber Security Assurance Manager, you will be part of AstraZeneca’s Cyber Security Governance organization.
You will assess the security of IT solutions, 3rd Parties and Web Services against AZ standards and security framework controls to identify any risk and support the remediation processes to improve the security of the service.
You will collaborate with Business, Solution Delivery, Architecture, Engineering, Quality and GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) functions across a global organization spanning US, UK, Sweden, China, Japan, Mexico, India and beyond.
Essential Skills/Experience.
- Must have 7+ years of direct experience in Cyber Security - Demonstrable experience with securing networks, systems, and applications.
- A deep understanding of Security Architecture and technologies - Experience with security protocols, cryptography, authentication, authorization, and network security implementations.
- Working knowledge of common attack techniques and their remediation/defense - Process analysis and improvement.
- Ability to carry out reviews, analysis and assessments for different technologies and applications.
- Security Architecture and solution design.
- Ability to think critically and innovatively about keeping data safe within a solution while still allowing the business to operate and grow.
- Ability to prioritise and validate the threats that really matter.
- Able to collaborate across multiple teams spanning many geographic regions.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills Desirable Skills/Experience.
- Knowledge of risk assessment tools, technologies, and methods.
- Exposure to Cyber Security Frameworks and regulations.
- Experience working closely with Governance, Risk and Compliance functions.
- Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture.
- Knowledge of Cloud Security and Architecture.
- Professional Security Certifications such as CISSP, CRISC, CISM, etc.
- Cloud Security and solution design - Development of security policies, standards, and procedures - Knowledge about emerging technologies (OpenAI, GenAI) When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines.
In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions.
That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office.
But that doesn't mean we’re not flexible.
We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility.
Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
Why AstraZeneca? At AstraZeneca, we dare to lead.
We apply our problem-solving mentality to see opportunities across the whole enterprise.
Our spirit of experimentation is lived every day through events like hackathons.
We enable AstraZeneca to perform at its peak by delivering world-class technology and data solutions.
Our work unlocks the potential of science.
We optimise and redefine AstraZeneca by maximising efficiencies and finding new ways to drive productivity.
From automation to data simplification.
We're part of a global company that's investing in a bold digital strategy; to become a truly data-led enterprise that disrupts the entire industry.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join us in our mission to push the boundaries of science and discover and develop life-changing medicines! Date Posted 17-Apr- Closing Date 14-May- AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.
We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.
We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.
We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
Somos una compañía biofarmacéutica global e innovadora.
En AstraZeneca nos enfocamos en el potencial de la ciencia para hacer frente a las necesidades no cubiertas de los pacientes en todo el mundo.
Nos comprometemos en aquellas áreas en las que creemos que realmente podemos cambiar el curso de la medicina y hacer realidad nuevas grandes ideas.
Somos un lugar donde la libertad de pensamiento y la creatividad alimentan nuestra determinación por marcar la diferencia a través de la ciencia.
Nuestra ciencia vive más allá de nuestros laboratorios.
Nuestra perspectiva global significa que utilizamos el talento y la experiencia de todo el mundo para hacer que nuestros medicamentos sean exitosos.
En AstraZeneca el único que puede poner límites al alcance de su carrera eres tú.
Con los conocimientos adecuados y la pasión te ayudaremos a explorar lo que AstraZeneca puede ofrecerte.
Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients.
Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking.
We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge.
We find creative ways to approach new challenges.
We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions.
As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people.
Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab.
Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you.
to help you realise the full breadth of your potential.
Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others.
And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day.
This is your life at AstraZeneca.