At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, groundbreaking solutions to solve the world’s most complex health challenges. Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics, from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings. As a member of our team, you can make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development.

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The Information Security Architect is an advanced technical role supporting the cybersecurity program. This individual provides security domain expertise, support, and strategic and tactical guidance for a world-class cybersecurity program supporting enterprise security initiatives. As a business enabler, the individual in the role must be an effective communicator with the technical aptitude to drive security fundamentals into aspects of the business.

This position is part of the Information Security/IT department and can be an onsite role based in Gurugram, India. As part of a critical process within Information Security, our vision is to help Cepheid leadership, identify, mitigate, and manage information security risks in a methodical manner.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

As a member of the Information Security team, the primary responsibility of the Information Security Architect is to lead, coordinate, and drive the implementation of key information security technologies, processes, and projects. This involves collaboration with Information Security, IT, and regional business teams. The individual must ensure that services are delivered with high quality and punctuality through both personal contributions and strong communication regarding security risks, along with facilitation and influencing abilities.

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing updates of the organization’s cybersecurity strategy and infrastructure, including risk assessments and security architecture plans.
• Collaborate with parent company stakeholders to align and communicate information security program methodologies and updates.
• Continuously monitor security threats, conduct posture reviews, and evaluate data protection using industry-standard processes, tools, and metrics.
• Ensure compliance by monitoring standards, policies, and procedures, analyzing risks, and implementing compensating controls for identified issues.
• Act as a liaison to integrate cybersecurity into regional business processes, proactively engage in global security projects, and facilitate lessons learned for continuous improvement.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree in business information systems or equivalent, with ideally 6-10 years of work experience.
• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing updates of the organization’s cybersecurity strategy and infrastructure, including risk assessments and security architecture plans.
• Continuously monitor security threats, conduct posture reviews, and evaluate data protection using industry-standard processes, tools, and metrics.
• Ensure compliance by monitoring standards, policies, and procedures, analyzing risks, and implementing compensating controls for identified issues.
• Act as a liaison to integrate cybersecurity into regional business processes, proactively engage in global security projects, and facilitate lessons learned for continuous improvement.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Solid sense of personal accountability regarding decision-making and managing strong business relationships in a cross-matrix environment to achieve objectives.
• Good communication skills and ability to efficiently elaborate issues and risks to all partners and senior management.
• Experience working in a highly collaborative environment and promoting a collaboration-mentality to develop, deliver, operationalize, document, and support solutions.

Cepheid, a Danaher company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it is a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at danaherbenefitsinfo.com.

When you join us, you will also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 69,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you will try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

Danaher is committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong, and all voices are heard. We believe in our associates and the unique perspectives they bring to every challenge, which is why we will empower you to push the boundaries of what is possible.

If you have ever wondered what is within you, there is no better time to find out.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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