InfoSec Global Cyber Protection Specialist

At Astellas we are a progressive health partner, delivering value and outcomes where needed. We pursue innovative science, focussing initially on the areas of greatest potential and then developing solutions where patient need is high, often in rare or under-served disease areas and in life-threatening or life-limiting diseases and conditions. We work directly with patients, doctors and health care professionals on the front line to ensure patient and clinical needs are guiding our development activities at every stage. Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn't a buzzword - it's a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division. We work closely with regulatory authorities and payers to find new ways to ensure access to new therapies. We deliver the latest insights and real-world evidence to inform the best decisions for patients and their care-givers, to ensure the medicines we develop continue to provide meaningful outcomes. Beyond medicines, we support our stakeholder communities to drive initiatives that improve awareness, education, access and ultimately standards of care., Astellas is seeking an experienced Information Security Manager who will be responsible for the enhancement of anti-virus, network governance and developing the cyber security maturity of Astellas. This global role will assist an outsourced MSO to develop its skills, collaborating with senior leadership and assisting with IR. Acting as the escalation point for security & privacy incidents across Astellas systems, you will respond to security events from detection through to resolution, including the rollout of solutions and mitigations to prevent a recurrence and monitor internal and production systems for possible attacks and intrusions. Key activities for this role:

• Act as the escalation point for security & privacy incidents across Astellas systems
• Actively respond to security events from detection through to resolution, including the rollout of solutions and mitigations to prevent a recurrence
• Actively monitor internal and production systems for possible attacks and intrusions
• Proactively run threat detection exercises and search for anomalous behavior
• Build out and develop the tools and foundations for security incident alerting, management, communication, and response. Maintain incident response documentation, participate in post incident reviews, and contribute to incident reports.
• Identify trends, research, new technologies, and emerging threats models, which may impact the business plus contribute to projects that enhance the security positioning of the business Required Skills and Experience
• First and foremost, have a curious detective mindset and be driven to solve ambiguous problems with simple solutions
• Documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills; the ability to work alongside technical and non-technical colleague.
  
  Minimum of 10 years demonstrated relevant experience
• Knowledge of web protocols, common attacks, and a working knowledge of Linux/Unix tools and architecture
• SIEM/SOAR tooling
• Ideally experience in Pharma industry
• Ideally awareness of OT models and vulnerability scanning methodology
Preferred Qualifications:
• ISC2 CISSP
• CompTIA CySA+
• Icrosoft AZ-104
• Blue Team level 1 or above
• CompTIA A+
Education:
• A degree in business, IT, marketing, or a related field
Additional information:
• This is a permanent full-time position.
• English conversational and business English
• Hybrid working split - 1 day per quarter in the office.
  
  At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas' Responsible Flexibility Guidelines., At Astellas, we believe that nurturing exceptional relationships with our employees delivers exceptional results. We can offer an inspiring place to work and a chance to make your mark in doing good for others.
Our expertise, science and technology make us a pharma company. Our open and progressive culture is what makes us Astellas. It's a culture of doing good for others and contributing to a sustainable society. Delivering meaningful differences for patients is our driving force. We all have a significant opportunity to make that difference, working locally in the areas we know best, whilst drawing inspiration from the different insights and expertise we have access to globally and from our innovative, external partners. Our ethos is underpinned by the Astellas Way, comprising five core values: patient focus; ownership; results; openness and integrity. We are proud to offer an inclusive and respectful working environment that fosters collaboration and ownership. Our aspiration is to bring the best brains together, to provide them with world-leading tools and resources and a unique structure that fosters real agility and entrepreneurial spirit. For more information about our current career opportunities and how you can make a difference please visit https://www.astellas.com/eu/careers