Information Security and Cloud Architecture Lead
astellas pharmaNorthbrook (IL)
Information Security and Cloud Architecture Lead
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astellas pharmaNorthbrook (IL)
SENIORITY
Manager
About the role
Overview:
In this role, you will build and lead a new Information Security Architecture capability within the DigitalX team, shaping security across the organization and guiding cloud decisions. You will recruit and mentor a team of security architects and engineers, design security architectures aligned with business goals, and establish governance and standards. You will also provide cloud enterprise architecture leadership across Azure and AWS, ensuring secure, cost-aware multi-cloud patterns and landing zones. Your work will impact risk posture, regulatory alignment, and the company’s ability to innovate securely. Compensation / Benefits Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Generous Paid Time Off 401(k) match and company contribution Life insurance Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive Hybrid work options
Responsibilities:
Create and grow an Information Security architecture capability Recruit and mentor information security architects and engineers Design and implement security architectures aligned with business objectives Evaluate and recommend security technologies and approaches Lead development of security policies, standards, and procedures Collaborate with IT, development, and operations to embed security across systems Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments with mitigation plans Provide cloud enterprise architecture leadership for Azure and AWS Define and govern multi-cloud reference architectures and patterns Review cloud designs for alignment with architecture direction, guardrails, and cost controls
Key requirements:
10+ years in information security with 5+ years leading global teams Experience in pharmaceutical/healthcare or highly regulated industries preferred Strong understanding of infrastructure and security technologies, including AI security capabilities Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking Strong communication and interpersonal skills Bachelor’s Degree Strong enterprise cloud architecture experience in Azure or AWS, including landing zones, identity, networking, policy, monitoring, resilience, and workload architecture Experience defining and governing cloud reference architectures and multi-cloud standards Knowledge of Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework, AWS Cloud Adoption Framework, cloud well-architected practices, Zero Trust, and FinOps strong communication team collaboration leadership Information Security Architecture Cloud Enterprise Architecture (Azure, AWS) Threat modeling
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