Sr Architect, Information Security

Innovation starts from the heart. Making a meaningful difference to patients around the world. At Edwards Lifesciences, we’re dedicated to developing ground-breaking technologies with a genuine impact on patients’ lives. At the core of this commitment is our investment in cutting-edge information technology. This supports our innovation and collaboration on a global scale, enabling our diverse teams to optimize both efficiency and success. As part of our IT team, your expertise and commitment will help facilitate our patient-focused mission by developing and enhancing technological solutions.

As the Sr Architect, Information Security, you will Lead the design, implementation, operation and maintenance of the Information Security technologies.

You will make an impact by…

• Developing a cyber security risk management service which meets regulatory requirements and aligns with industry leading information security practices.

• Planning and executing  Tier 2 and Tier 3 risk assessment by using threat modelling techniques and recommend mitigating activities using industry leading security controls and tool sets.

• Developing risk taxonomy, methodology and framework that can used to assess, communicate and manage cyber risks across IT and non-IT business units.

• Reporting top security risk to security and IT leadership team monthly.

• Initiating the lead for crown jewel assessments to identify critical business processes and application

• Performing controls monitoring activities for critical controls identified during Tier 2 (Enterprise wide) and Tier 3 (application specific) risk assessments

• Collaborating with business units, application development teams, and third-party vendors to achieve program requirements while enabling the business.

• Defining  and executing creation of KRI’s that align with top cyber risks

• Defining and executing service KPI’s for the risk management service to demonstrate risk identification and mitigation

• Developing strategies, policy and standards to protect company information and technology assets.

• Applying technical knowledge to protect the company against cyber threats (e.g., knowledge of firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, data loss prevention solutions, endpoint protections, log aggregation technology and other leading-edge security technologies).

• Facilitating cross team coordination to achieve defined security goals and meet technical requirements in support of detailed implementation plans for security projects.

What you’ll need (Required):

• Bachelor's Degree in related field Plus 8 years of previous related experience Required

• Experience implementing requirements from NIST 800-53 required

• Experience in Microsoft Visual Studio software development using C# under .Net required

What else we look for (preferred):

• Experience with Software integration and debugging preferred

• Experience in IEC-80001-2-2 preferred

• Experience drafting technical documentation

• Experience with Windows Embedded OS and its cybersecurity toolkit

• Excellent organization and time management skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and customer focused skills

• Experience drafting technical documentation

• Recognized as an expert in own area within the organization while applying broad-based technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines

• Expert knowledge and understanding of OOD (Object-Oriented Design) and OO (Object Oriented) methodology and software unit testing

• Extensive understanding of troubleshooting techniques with the ability to adapt and learn new technologies

• Ability to transform technical solutions into well documented build guides

• Ability to mentor colleagues and provide appropriate guidance for their success

• Strict attention to detail

• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment

• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

For California, the base pay range for this position is $138,000 to $196,000 (highly experienced).

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).  Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.   

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to complying with the requirements and guidance from our government authorities and to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them around the world. As such, all Healthcare Interacting positions require COVID-19 vaccination, which includes anyone who directly interfaces with patients and those who interact with healthcare providers as part of their role. If hired, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in countries where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination. In countries where vaccines are less available, or other requirements exist, we may institute alternate measures that optimize patient safety and healthcare provider safety, which may include regular COVID testing or specific masking requirements.