Harmony Biosciences · 2 weeks ago
Associate Director, Information Technology Security
Harmony Biosciences is recruiting for an Associate Director, IT Security. This role is an operational and hands-on role to design, configure, maintain and manage Harmony Bioscience’s Cyber Security programs, including coordinating the Information Security solutions, strategic planning, and budgetary aspects of Harmony Biosciences' global information security program.
Responsibilities
Manage security projects and provide expert guidance on security matters for other IT projects; design, coordinate, and oversee security testing procedures to verify the security of systems, networks, and applications, and manage the remediation of identified risks
Coordinate, measure, and report on the technical aspects of security project management; maintain a knowledgebase comprising a technical reference library and operational documentation for new security controls & services
Partner with Governance, Risk, & Compliance leaders to ensure that identified risks, vulnerabilities, and threats are mitigated within company risk tolerance in a timely manner
Work with the IT Infrastructure team to ensure that security is factored into the evaluation, selection, installation, and configuration of hardware, applications, and other information system components
Work with the CIO, IT, and business stakeholders to define metrics and reporting strategies that effectively communicate successes and progress of the security program
Work with the CIO, IT, and business stakeholders to manage table top exercises
Work as a liaison with cybersecurity and IT vendors and the legal and purchasing departments to establish mutually acceptable contracts and service-level agreements
Continuously improve the global security program and security projects that address identified risks and business security requirements, including Data Privacy and follow laws such as GDPR, HIPAA, etc
Act as an empowered representative of Harmony’s IT Security team during IT planning initiatives to ensure that security measures are incorporated into strategic IT plans
Aid in the review and update of documentation for Harmony’s security policies and procedures
Actively participate in developing the goals, strategy, and methodologies of Harmony’s cyber program in alignment with the overall Information Security program strategy
Research, evaluate, implement, and manage applications, services, and controls for use by Harmony within the security architecture
Assist with the deployment and upkeep of the information security department’s website content as part of the IT intranet site
Assist setting up cloud applications, services, networks, and servers as required
List compliance tasks against accepted security controls by partnering with the Compliance team
Organize stakeholder meetings and program reviews to collect feedback and directional guidance
Strategize and define data security controls, risks, mitigation based on data classification and socialize and align with the business
Create, update, and impart security training content on a quarterly basis to Harmony company employees as well as external contractors
Align with the CIO and deliver on policies pertaining to Pen tests, Governance, managing vulnerabilities
Partner with the legal team to initiate and manage vendor contracts for Security related vendors
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree strongly preferred, focus in information technology or related field
8+ years of relevant experience within the IT security space
Deep knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Identity and Security Architecture is required
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Knowledge of Mimecast, Sophos Central, Rapid7 & KnowBe4 a Plus
Cybersecurity Certification such as CISSP, CCSP or CISM a Plus
Experience with Data Privacy a Plus
Benefits
Medical, Vision and Dental benefits the first of the month following start date
Generous paid time off and Company designated Holidays
Company paid Disability benefits and Life Insurance coverage
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Paid Parental leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Company sponsored wellness programs
Professional development initiatives and continuous learning opportunities
A certified Great Place to Work® for seven consecutive years based on our positive, values-based company culture
Company
Harmony Biosciences
Harmony Biosciences is a pharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes novel therapies for rare neurological disorders.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.68BKey Investors
Blackstone Life SciencesBlackstone GroupOrbiMed
2024-10-30Post Ipo Secondary· $248M
2023-07-27Post Ipo Debt· $185M
2021-11-01Post Ipo Equity· $200M
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