Cyber Security Expert Compute

About the job

We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. Our purpose is to find treatment to fight pain and ease suffering. We combine breakthrough science and advanced technology to develop life-changing medicines and vaccines.

What you will be doing:

At Sanofi, our Cyber Security team plays a crucial role in developing trust in our digital activities. We provide cutting-edge security services to mitigate cyber risks that could threaten our customers, employees, shareholders, products, and processes. As one of the key enablers of Sanofi's digital ambition, we're at the forefront of expediting value creation through innovative and optimized computerized capabilities.

Our global Cyber Security organization operates consistently at Sanofi's scale, addressing any cyber challenge or threat against the company across all corporate and business entities. Our reach extends to our external stakeholders, ensuring comprehensive protection in an increasingly interconnected digital landscape.

What you have to know about this opportunity

• Job title:Cyber Security Expert Compute

• Location: Hyderabad, INDIA

• Grade: L3

• Hiring Manager: Jerome Lahalle

• 40% Remote working

• Job type: Permanent Full time

Are you ready to contribute to our Cyber Security journey within a worldwide and innovative global healthcare company devoted to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives?

The Cyber Security contribution to this noble mission is to ensure that this purpose will never be endangered by Cyber threats. Comprising around 85+ employees, we are a global, multidisciplinary and diverse team committed to supporting and enabling digital transformation with trust. A keen sense of excellence, creativity and a data-driven mindset are our guiding principles.

Sanofi is also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Main responsibilities:

We are looking for a Cyber Security Expert with a robust real world technical and operational experience motivated to delve into and implement cutting-edge cyber security solutions and strategies to constantly improve and sustain our security posture.

The Cyber Expert for Compute scope is pivotal in strengthening sanofi security posture through driving, supervising and implementing the security measures of all server instances, both on-premises and in the cloud. Keys responsibilities include:

• Managing Server Security Compliance Standards:

• Collaborate with Server and Cyber Security teams to define and establish security rules for all standard platforms.

• Regularly review and update OS hardening settings in accordance with NIST 800-53 / ISO 27001 standards for all operating systems.

• Maintain the list of mandatory security agents in coordination with other cyber teams (Antivirus, EDR, Compliance App, Whitelisting solutions, …).

• Oversee access management rules for servers (Privilege Access Management, segregation of duty, least privilege principle, …).

• Contribute to definition and improvements of patch management policy and process

• Own the System Security Standard policy.

• Providing KPI measurements:

• • Identify and sponsor security KPIs and dashboards to assess and reach excellence on the compliance level of all servers.

  • Adjust KPI measurement rules and compliance level targets.

  • Review and approve/deny exception requests in KPIs (ex. Monthly committee meeting KPI review and exception sessions).

• Following-up on non-compliance remediations and improvement plans:

• • Lead Cyber operational governance with external support partner leveraging geographical proximity to enforce regular face-to-face interactions.

  • Review Cyber non-compliances, analyze failures, advise or perform remediation steps.

  • Assist and facilitate coordinating security remediations and improvements (ex. OS hardening, WINRM enablement, vulnerability remediation and reporting).

  • Unlock any operational impasse by taking the lead in executing the implementation of cybersecurity measures globally.

• Leading Server Security Expertise:

• • Trusted advisor for all server security matters within the organization (Infrastructure projects, Security/Vulnerability Operations Center, Audits, …).

  • Identify coverage gaps and facilitate proper service management coverage with Digital or remote organizations.

The profile of the colleague we’d love to work with:

If you enjoy diving into complex technical topics, troubleshooting with hands-on on various technical contexts, exploring new technologies, working with multiple stakeholders and cultures, defining pragmatic and realistic plans that can be measured by real data metrics, you will find your dream job here.

Technical qualifications

• Broad operational experiences on multiple cyber security domains with a focus on server security as well as relevant foundations on cloud security.

• Servers’ administration and technical security skills for Windows and Unix/Linux OS.

• Experience with Ansible, Python and PowerShell.

Non-Technical qualifications

• High level of autonomy while collaborative and well-organized with the ability to structure plans effectively.

• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders in an international environment.

• Good analytical skills with a risk-based approach.

• Pragmatic and action-oriented (be a doer as opposed to a theorist only).

• Curious and enjoys digging into technical topics.

• Able to take a step back to see the big picture.

• Strong ability to adjust and adopt strategy and priority changes.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Why choose us?

• Opportunity to work on global, high-impact projects that directly contribute to Sanofi's digital transformation.

• Collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages continuous learning and professional growth.

• Chance to be at the forefront of cyber security in the pharmaceutical industry.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

• Global exposure and the potential to make a significant impact on healthcare through technology.

Join us in our mission to protect and enable Sanofi's digital future. Your expertise will directly contribute to safeguarding breakthrough medicines and vaccines that improve people's lives around the world.

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

• Opportunity to work in an international environment, collaborating with diverse business teams and vendors, working in a dynamic team, and fully empowered to propose and implement innovative ideas. 

PursueProgress. Discover Extraordinary.

Progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue Progress. And let’s discover Extraordinary together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

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