Foundation Medicine · 2 days ago
Cybersecurity Quality Engineer
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$94K/yr - $116K/yr
3+ years expFoundation Medicine is a healthcare company focused on cybersecurity, and they are seeking a Cybersecurity Quality Engineer to protect sensitive data from cyberattacks. The role involves ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards, collaborating with teams to develop protective measures, and conducting audits to identify vulnerabilities.
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Responsibilities
Ensure the cybersecurity environment at Foundation Medicine meets or exceeds the expectations of our patients, physicians, partners and regulators
Take the lead in day-to-day support of our cybersecurity and technology teams to build and maintain safe, compliant, and resilient cybersecurity solutions
Collaborate with other members of the cybersecurity and technology teams to develop new protocols, layers of protection, and other proactive and defensive systems for remaining ahead of cybercriminals
Maintain documentation of security guidelines, procedures, standards, and controls
Maintain knowledge of current cybercrime tactics
Collect data on current security measures for risk analysis, and write systems status reports regularly
Conduct audits to identify vulnerabilities, and collaborate with cybersecurity team to update defensive protocols when necessary
Ensure the effective configuration of antivirus systems, firewalls, data centers, and software updates with a security-first mindset
Ensure credentialing of authorized users, access monitoring and related activities, are effective
Help lead employee training to prevent phishing and other forms of cyberattack
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in information systems, information technology, or related field
3+ years of experience in cybersecurity at a midsize or large company in the healthcare or other regulated space
Deep knowledge of IT, including hardware, software, and networks
Preferred
Meticulous eye for detail and an ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Strong abilities in critical thinking, problem-solving, logic, and forensics
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work successfully in both individual and team settings
Ability to think like a hacker in order to stay ahead of threats
Benefits
A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
This position also qualifies for Foundation Medicine’s benefits.
Company
Foundation Medicine
Foundation medicine is a molecular information company developing clinical diagnostic tests that facilitates personalized cancer therapies.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$96.5MKey Investors
Kleiner Perkins
2015-01-12Acquired
2013-09-25IPO
2013-01-08Series B· $13.5M
Leadership Team
Daniel Malarek
Chief Executive Officer
David Fabrizio
VP, Commercial Strategy and Medical Innovation
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