Genomics England
Genomic Healthcare
SecurityArchitect
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“Security Architect at Genomics England. Skills: Security architecture, Cybersecurity, Cloud security, Information Security. Act as the technical lead on Information Security for Genomics England. Design, develop and implement security solutions to reduce cyber risk in line with the risk management framework”
What You'll Achieve.
Shape the security architecture that protects sensitive genomic data at national scale; Reduce cyber risk in line with the risk management framework; Enable immediate healthcare benefits and advances for the future through secure systems
Industry & Context.
Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required, Disclosure of any previous offences at point of application
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
technical experience related to cybersecurity, preferably in a hybrid environment (AWS and on-prem), Experience of deploying and supporting security solutions such as NGFW, NGAV, SIEM, UEBA, vulnerability scanners and patch management, Exposure to an environment with changing priorities or circumstances, and the ability to prioritise and balance competing demands, Good planning and organisation skills, Ability to clearly document processes and procedures for others to understand, Experience of vulnerability and patch management, Experience designing and securing cloud architectures
Nice to Have
Experience with Ansible, SALT, Terraform and development tools such as GitLab, Confluence and Jira in a DevOps environment, Experience in Linux (NB the environment is predominantly Linux), Experience delivering security solutions in a containerised environment, CISM or CISSP certification, Knowledge and understanding of Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO27001 and/or the NIST Security Framework, Degree in computer science or software engineering or equivalent experience
What You'll Do.
Act as the technical lead on Information Security for Genomics England
develop and implement security solutions to reduce cyber risk in line with the risk management framework
Own and evolve the existing Cyber Security solutions used across Genomics England
Respond quickly and efficiently to security incidents when required
Support the Head of Information Security to deliver the Cyber Security Strategy and Roadmap
Serve as the lead technical security engineering and architecture resource for both cyber security projects and BAU activities
Manage the security solutions Genomics England uses to protect data and services
Full Job Description
Genomics England is a global leader in enabling genomic medicine and research, focused on creating a world where everyone benefits from genomic healthcare. Building on the 100,000 Genomes Project, we support the NHS’s world-first national whole genome sequencing service and run the growing National Genomic Research Library, alongside delivering numerous major genomics initiatives. By connecting research and clinical care at national scale, we enable immediate healthcare benefits and advances for the future. Our mission is to provide the evidence and digital systems so that by 2035 genomics could play a role in up to half of all healthcare interactions, whilst securing the UK’s position as the best place to discover, prove and benefit from genomic innovations. We are accelerating our impact and working with patients, doctors, scientists, government and industry to improve genomic testing, and help researchers access the health data and technology they need to make new medical discoveries and create more effective, targeted medicines for everybody. Behind the Healthcare and Research outcomes, Genomics England delivers through designing, developing and operating complex healthcare software systems. We're on the cusp of big changes with the real prospect of genomics becoming the fabric of everyday healthcare through the lifetime - from birth to old age. We are looking for an experienced Security Architect to join us here at Genomics England, and help shape the security architecture that protects sensitive genomic data at national scale. Within this role you'll be supporting the Head of Information Security to deliver the Cyber Security Strategy and Roadmap. You will be our lead technical security engineering and architecture resource for both cyber security projects and BAU activities, including managing the security solutions Genomics England uses to protect data and services. Your career to date will have seen you gain strong experience of working in the cyber securit
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