• Job Description

  Req#: R-185800

  Introduction to role:

  AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven pharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your ambitious spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, AstraZeneca is always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.

  The Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) team is accountable for all Security, IT Operations, Infrastructure, and End User Services and Technologies. This group will ensure that our IT Services are seamless and secure, and that technology is delivered in an efficient, effective, and agile way, with a solid focus on experience. It’s a dynamic and challenging environment to work in – but that’s why we like it. There are countless opportunities to learn and grow, whether that’s exploring new technologies in hackathons, or redefining the roles and work of colleagues, forever. This is your chance to be part of a team that has the backing to innovate, disrupt an industry and change lives.

  Accountabilities:

  Cybersecurity Defense Operations (CSDO), which sits within ETS, is fundamental to enterprise information security and responsible for detecting, analyzing, and responding to real or potential security incidents. The OT Cyber Security Analyst is responsible for monitoring cyber security solutions in support of manufacturing operations, detection and analysis of potentially compromised systems, root cause analysis, and supporting remediation efforts.

  The scope of this position will change and adapt to the rapid innovation in Information Technology (IT) and Operations Technology (OT) systems and solutions. Today’s regulated manufacturing environments will become increasingly Cloud based and AI driven. Join AZ prepared to maintain one foot in the present and one running at pace with technology advances.

  Essential Skills/Experience:

  • At least 5 years of experience in cyber security operations with a focus/curiosity about OT.
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Familiarity with OT functional components such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software, and Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
  • Understanding of IT and OT network communication protocols (including TCP/IP, UDP, DNP3, Modbus, OPC) and ability to perform packet analysis.
  • Deep understanding of threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits in ICS environments and appropriate mitigation controls and techniques.
  • Experience with OT Cyber Security Solutions (eg. Dragos, Claroty, Verve, MS Defender for OT, or other similar capabilities)
  • Experience with security technologies such as firewall logs, IDS/IPS, endpoint security solutions, proxies and other related security technologies.
  • Experience working in security operations environments, experience with key security operations technologies such as SIEM and log aggregation.
  • Transferable and relevant experience with cyber security engineering, security operations, computer network operations, full spectrum cyber operations.
  • Experience with Incident Response (IR), Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) and Threat Defense Operation (TDO) functions.
  • Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST and ISA/IEC 62443.

  Desirable Skills/Experience:

  • Security certifications (e.g. GICSP, GRID, GCIP) for Operational Technology
  • Other Certifications: Security+, GCIA, GCIH, OSCP, CEH
  • Experience with Digital Forensics
  • Experience crafting Indicators of Compromise from technical sources and/or experience with Snort, YARA, or other detection technologies
  • In depth understanding of operating systems, network/system architecture, and IT architecture design

  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?

  Disrupt an industry and change lives. Here our work has a direct impact on patients, transforming our ability to develop life-changing medicines. We empower the business to perform at its peak and lead a new way of working, combining cutting-edge science with leading digital technology platforms and data. All with a passion to impact lives through data, analytics, AI, machine learning and more.

  Join us at a crucial stage of our journey in becoming a digital and data-led enterprise. Make the impossible possible by building partnerships and ecosystems, creating new ways of working and driving scale and speed to deliver exponential growth. Focused and committed, and backed with the investment to succeed, we're driving cross-company change to disrupt the entire industry.

  Ours is a place to innovate, take ownership and run with it. You're trusted to explore and to find new solutions, experimenting with leading-edge technology and grappling with challenges in a modern technology environment that might never have been tackled before.

  Ready to make your impact in the fight against serious disease? Apply now!

  Date Posted

  05-Jan-2024

  Closing Date

  19-Jan-2024Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

  AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.

• About the company

  AstraZeneca PLC is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical company with its global headquarters in Cambridge, England.

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