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Thermo Fisher Scientific

IT Security Engineer III

Budapest, Hungary

Job Description

Position Summary:

As a member of the Corporate Infrastructure and Security - Risk & Assessments team, the Security Engineer is responsible for:

  • Providing key input and assistance in the development and implementation of a global cybersecurity risk management program
  • Maintaining and executing the risk management policy throughout the entire risk lifecycle
  • Executing various risk analysis processes within the team including intake and analysis of reported risks, risk management, and ensuring teams are properly managing plans to reduce or eliminate risk
  • Ensure consistency of security practice and standards across the organization
  • Conduct Information Security assessments including and documenting controls, identifying potential gaps and or inconsistencies and making sound recommendations for improvement and/or migration
  • Collaborate on the technical definitions and oversee implementation of security controls and requirements for systems, infrastructure and solutions
  • Provide consultative advice ensuring security design for systems aligns with business needs and the company's security posture
  • Cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with IT teams, Legal, Privacy, and Internal Audit.

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The ideal candidate will have good research, writing, and presenting skills, a desire to solve complex problems, and the drive to complete assignments on-time with minimal oversight.

This position will be part of a team that will be responsible for driving visibility and have understanding of information security risk management to contribute and influence strategic decision making across the enterprise.

Risk Key Responsibilities:

  • Intake and analysis of identified cyber security issues and risks from a variety of sources including security assessments, compliance checks, automated vulnerability systems, and other internally or externally reported risks.
  • Complete analyses and reports to develop a comprehensive view of risk across the company.
  • Assist and track for accurate risk measurement and response activities, provide necessary information and analysis to help business leaders prioritize risks
  • Review and track action plans developed by risk owners and ensure plans are completed appropriately
  • Perform ad-hoc risk analysis as assigned
  • Review and advise on internal security capabilities in the context of negotiations with customers or auditors.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

  • 5+ years' experience in risk analysis, information risk management, , data privacy, information technology, or equivalent with exposure to cybersecurity and/or information security risk.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Risk Management, Information Assurance, Information Security, Cybersecurity, IT, Law or Data Privacy or equivalent work experience.
  • Experience with risk analysis.
  • Ability to explain complex risk management topics to a broad audience
  • Understanding of relevant industry frameworks such as ISO 27001 series, NIST 800-53, FISMA and others
  • General understanding of cybersecurity technologies and controls with the ability to bridge the gap between governance and technical concepts
  • Excellent writing skills, with experience as a writer or technical editor is considered a plus
  • Demonstrated ability to complete work with minimal direction and self-identify tasks
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and excellent documentation skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Relevant certifications such as CRISC, CISSP or CISA are considered a plus
  • Experience of various risk management frameworks such as the NIST Risk Management Framework or Center for Internet Security Risk Assessment Methodology will be considered plus.

Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria:

  • Customer service mindset
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, time management
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • The ability to interact professionally with a diverse group: executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
  • Ability to take direction and independently work through projects as required

Client-provided location(s): Budapest, Hungary
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01237735_1001-1
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program