Cloud & Platform Security Architect Prague, Praha

Cloud & Platform Security Architect

Sandoz is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Generic and Biosimilar medicines.
Now as an independently listed company, Sandoz aims to increase its strategic focus, operate with greater agility, set clearer business objectives, enhance shareholder returns, and strengthen its culture for us, the Sandoz associates.
This is an exciting time in our history, and by creating a new and ambitious path, it will provide a unique opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally.
Join us as a Founder of our ‘new’ Sandoz!
As part of the Security Architecture & Advisory team, the Lead Platform & Cloud Security will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security solutions for Sandozs technology platforms, with a specific focus on securing databases, middleware components, and API gateways and public cloud environments (AWS, Azure). Your expertise in these areas will be crucial in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems and data.
Your Key Responsibilities
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Develop the strategy, future state architecture and roadmap for technology platforms
- Architect and design secure and resilient solutions for public cloud (AWS, Azure), databases, middleware, and API gateways, considering industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and organizational needs.
- Conduct comprehensive security assessments of technology platform components, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending appropriate remediation strategies.
- Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures related to technology platform architecture and deployment.
- Stay up to date with emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends and assess their potential impact on the organizations platforms
- Provide guidance and support the implementation teams on securing public cloud, databases, middleware components and API gateways.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and strategic external partners.
- Work collaboratively with product teams and key stakeholders to determine business and user requirements for end-user devices.
- We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve._
What you’ll bring to the role:
- Master of Science degree or equivalent experience in computer science, engineering, information technology or other relevant field(s)
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- At least 5 years of experience in security related to technology platforms including public cloud.
- Proven experience working as a Security Architect or similar role, with an expertise in public cloud, database, middleware and API gateway security.
- Strong knowledge of database management systems (e.g., Oracle, MS SQL Server, MySQL) and middleware technologies (e.g., Apache, WebLogic, IBM MQ).
- Strong knowledge of database security principles, including access controls, encryption, data masking, and auditing
- Good understanding of middleware security concepts, including secure configuration, transport layer security, and message integrity
- Expertise in securing API gateways, including authentication, authorization, and protection against common API vulnerabilities is desirable.
- Experience working in a global company and designing / deploying solutions at scale.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop influential relationships with different stakeholders across all levels.
Preferred Requirements:
- Knowledge with security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, CIS Controls, NIST, Cyber Essentials is a plus
- Certification or accreditation in Information Security (CISM, CISA, CISSP, etc.,) and/or relevant vendor specific certifications is a plus
You’ll receive:
- Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary.
- Risk Life Insurance.
- 5-week holiday per year (1 week above the Labor Law requirement).
- Cafeteria employee benefit program - choice of benefits from Benefit Plus CZ in the amount of 12,000 CZK per year.
- Meal vouchers in amount of 116 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company).
- Multisport Card.
Why Sandoz?
Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!
With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.
The future is ours to shape!
Sandoz

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