Overview
Position: Cisco Senior Cyber Security Specialist (Associate Director level) at Immunocore. Location: Oxford, UK. Department: Information Technology.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage Immunocore's cyber security strategy and day-to-day cyber security operations. Hands-on role leveraging Cisco's full security suite to develop and implement comprehensive security layers, policies, procedures, and protocols to protect our digital assets and employees from modern cyber threats.
* Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, conduct risk assessments, and manage incident response efforts. Collaborate with various departments to promote security awareness and provide guidance on best practices. Stay informed about the latest cyber security trends and technologies to address vulnerabilities and enhance the security posture of Immunocore.
* Supervise our Cisco external SOC, handle external interactions and compliance obligations. Create cyber defence solutions and automate processes to defend against sophisticated cyber threats. Develop and incorporate automation into our SOAR and security products to support intrusion detection systems, conduct vulnerability and risk assessments, and integrate log collection into our SIEM.
* Oversee the implementation of our advanced security framework and management systems in a hybrid environment, covering hybrid multi-cloud defence, virtualised and containerised IT systems. Leverage Cisco security skills to maintain and enhance infrastructure security operations and provide seamless support to the business. Identify opportunities to streamline and modernise operations.
* As a Senior Engineer, apply your skills across IT domains and perform 3rd line duties to meet internal or external requirements.
* Cyber Security and Infrastructure Architecture: assist in design and architecture of Global IT infrastructure and Cyber Security solutions to meet business requirements, scalability, industry and security standards.
* Continuously evaluate and optimise Linux infrastructure to enhance efficiency, security, and scalability, while adhering to industry standards and compliance requirements.
* Implementation and Deployment: Deploy and maintain complex backend security infrastructure and products across on-premises, Azure, and AWS. Implement cyber security programs and assist with infrastructure projects including HCI, IaaS, virtualization and Cloud technologies.
* Investigating and resolving complex cyber alerts, technical issues and incidents; participate in on-call rotations providing timely response to critical incidents. Act as escalation point for issues related to Cisco Cyber Suite and cyber security pipelines.
* Monitoring and Performance Tuning: implement advanced monitoring and observability solutions to proactively identify and resolve performance or risk bottlenecks.
* Documentation and Compliance: develop or amend IT policies and procedures to maintain a robust and compliant security stance. Create and maintain technical documentation, including system configurations, diagrams, and operational procedures. Ensure infrastructure, security or application components comply with industry standards and regulations. Support robust Change Management processes and improvements.
* Collaborate with the IT Service Desk Manager and team on technical tasks. Provide guidance to junior engineers, and assist with tickets during high volume periods, demonstrating a team-oriented approach.
* Supervisory Responsibility: The role holds supervisory responsibility for a single Cyber Security Analyst, providing strategic direction, mentorship, and oversight to ensure effective cybersecurity initiatives. Set objectives, monitor performance, guide the analyst in identifying, assessing, and mitigating security threats, and ensure adherence to policies with cross-department collaboration.
Education, Experience and Knowledge
* Essential Qualifications:
o Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT in a senior L3 role
o Cisco certification at CCNP or CCIE
o CISSP certification
* Preferred Qualifications:
o Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology as a core component
* Other:
o Management of security infrastructure systems, including NAC, SOAR, SEIM, Cloud, SD-WAN, Spam platforms, Security tools, Wireless, Endpoint Protection, SIG, Hyperconverged implementations
o 12+ years’ experience in IT
o Ability to establish and maintain regular communications with executives, decision-makers, stakeholders, and employees regarding pertinent IT activities
o Expert level in switching, configuring, and maintaining network devices like SD-WAN, routers, switches, and firewalls
o Security hardening principles aligned with CIS industry benchmarks
o Proven track record in designing and managing complex security systems
Immunocore Values
Immunocore embraces STRIDE: Science, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Entrepreneurship. We strive to create an environment where collaboration thrives and transformative changes happen. Immunocore is an equal opportunity employer and commits to fostering an inclusive workplace for all applicants.
About the Company
Immunocore (NASDAQ: IMCR) is a pioneering, commercial-stage T cell receptor biotechnology company focused on oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases. We develop and commercialize transformative medicines using our STRIDE values and ImmTAX technology platform to address unmet medical needs.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Information Technology
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