Security Architect ICS/OT - Subject Matter Expert

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary:
Do you want to work for a Global Pharmaceutical company where you will get recognized for your hard work and commitment? Look no further, apply today. Security Architect ICS/OT - Subject Matter Expert, Novartis, Prague, Czech Republic.

Job Purpose:
Enhance and ensure cyber security for our OT-systems. These OT-systems are used in primary and secondary manufacturing as well as warehouses, laboratory and building management. The candidate will define, design, apply and support security controls to OT systems in our sites.

Key Responsibilities:
Accountability Areas:
• Support / moderate with OT system standard owners and system vendors about proper system design to meet security requirements
• Support OT-system standard owners with advice on how to secure their systems
• Support in evaluating system data flows to define firewall rules
• Drive technically the implementation of OT-system security controls in our manufacturing sites (network segmentation, malware protection concepts)

Decision Making:
• Decides on best security controls and architecture within OT projects
• Decides roadmap for controls deployments in OT security in accordance with risk posture

Overall role:
• Supports the design of security protection in Industrial Controls Systems environments across all of Novartis divisions.
• Ensures adequate protection design and operating effectiveness
o Evaluates on an ongoing basis the potential security threats to Novartis OT
o Supports the definition and review of architectural standards and control requirements for OT
o Defines and identifies areas of exposure and potential improvement for OT security

About Novartis:

About the Novartis Global Service Center in Prague:
The Novartis Global Service Center (NGSC) in Prague delivers a broad variety of services to the Novartis divisions worldwide. Prague is part of a globalized network of five NGSCs, which form a successful network of services minded associates partnering with the Novartis business around the world.

Are you interested in joining an international team delivering solutions for an ever increasing demand in the healthcare industry? You will have the opportunity to join projects with a global scope and meet colleagues from all over the world. English is our working language. We are looking for candidates combining professional expertise and excellent interpersonal skills to interact with our colleagues in different cultures, countries and time zones.

Our mission is to care and cure; We want to discover, develop and successfully market innovative products to prevent and cure diseases, to ease suffering and to enhance the quality of life. We also want to provide a shareholder return that reflects outstanding performance and to adequately reward those who invest their money, their time and their ideas in our company.

Benefits of Working for Novartis:
Competitive salary
Annual bonus
Strong work/life balance, flexible working hours
Pension/risk life insurance scheme
5 weeks paid holiday
Cafeteria employee benefit program
Public transportation allowance
Plus additional benefits

‘I came for the job, I stay for the culture’

Desired profile

Minimum requirements

The ideal candidate will have:
• Master or bachelor degree in IT Engineering or Process Automation
• English written & spoken (required), additional languages a plus.
• Professional ICS / OT security certification like GICSP, or IT security certifications like CISSP preferred
• Fundamental knowledge in IT-Security threat modeling, vulnerability assessments and pen-testing.
• Experienced in the use of tools for incident investigations, simulation and forensics

Financial Responsibility
• Decisions impact security, cost and success of OT projects at hand
• Geographical / Business Scope
• Global Complexity
• Influence without authority
• Non homogeneous factory technology
• Deep Technical Design
• Failure in the arena would lead to supply chain outages, quality problems in our products and regulatory issues

Novartis are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.