IT & Cyber Security Senior Analyst

Founded in 1969, Pharmathen has grown to become one of the largest, vertically integrated developers of complex drug delivery technologies and is among the top 50 pharmaceutical research companies in Europe.

The company has one of the most extensive and advanced pipelines of long acting injectables (LAI), sustained release and ophthalmic formulations.

Pharmathen’s highly diversified portfolio consists of over 90 commercialized products, which are produced in its US FDA and EU-approved manufacturing facilities in Greece, serving 250 customers and accessed by patients in more than 90 countries worldwide.

Pharmathen proudly employs more than 1,600 people from over 28 different nationalities, with 54% of its total workforce and 66% of its Research Operations Team being female. The company’s enduring success is attributed to a passion for creativity, strong ethics, and the dedication of its people, who share a commitment to the company's vision of making a difference in people’s lives.

Due to continuous growth and expansion, Pharmathen Pharmaceuticals offers a great opportunity for career development and is seeking to recruit an IT & Cyber Security Senior Analyst for the IT Systems, Infrastructure & Security team in our Marousi premises

As an IT & Cyber Security Senior Analyst, the ideal candidate will ensure the secure operation of the in-house computer systems, servers, and network connections and the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the IT infrastructure and intellectual property. He/She will also monitor, analyze, and detect Cyber incidents within information systems and networks under limited supervision; will recommend and oversee the documentation, implementation and execution of the IT policies according to needs and industry best practices. He/She will also ensure the execution of security inspections of the networks, servers, and end user accounts and devices to verify program compliance; will analyze and help resolve newly discovered security vulnerabilities and/or breache in a timely and accurate fashion and conducts user activity audits where required.

More particularly:

What you will do:

• Design, implement, and monitor security measures to safeguard the organization’s data, systems, applications, and networks
• Deploy, manage, and optimize cybersecurity solutions with a focus on detection and response capabilities
• Maintain security monitoring mechanisms, analyze and respond to security alerts and incidents escalated by the SOC
• Mitigate and resolve security incidents affecting critical systems and other support infrastructure
• Conduct investigations into security incidents and perform evidence gathering
• Develop and maintain security playbooks and incident response plans; coordinate and execute incident response exercises
• Perform threat and vulnerability analysis, assessment, and management activities
• Evaluate and apply mitigation strategies based on security testing results
• Detect, analyze, and respond to previously unidentified threats, abnormal activities, and hardware/software vulnerabilities
• Investigate, document, and report on security issues and monitor emerging trends
• Handle daily administrative tasks, generate reports, and communicate with relevant departments within the Technology group
• Download and test new security software and/or technologies
• Provide on-call security support to technical staff
• Provide security guidance to members of the technology team.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have:

• University degree in Computer Science, Information technology, Cybersecurity, or a related qualification related to the fields of information security and information technology
• CISSP Certification (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), OSCP Certification (Offensive Security Certified Professional), CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
• Knowledge and experience in cybersecurity solutions such as SIEM, EDR, DLP and digital forensic tools Scripting and programming skills
• Experience in deploying and operating vulnerability scanning infrastructure and services and network penetration testing
• Experience in maintenance for tools used for conduction vulnerability scanning and application security testing
• Practical knowledge of Microsoft Security Tools and Framework
• At least 5 years of experience in a Cybersecurity role as a Vulnerability Assessment Engineer, Security Operations Analyst Lvl2-3, Cybersecurity Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity Malware analyst or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job

Job-Specific Skills:

• Strong knowledge of industry standards regarding vulnerability management including Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE), Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) and Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)
• Hands-on experience of firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, data encryption, and other industry-standard techniques and practices
• Technical knowledge of current systems software, security and network protocols, and standards
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong teamwork skills with ability to take charge of their area of expertise
• Ability to perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing using manual testing techniques, scripts, commercial and open-source tools
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge with prioritizing remediation activities with operational teams through risk ratings of vulnerabilities and assets
• Ability to read, write and modify scripts for automation of vulnerability management tasks
• Ability to use logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
• Ability to identify problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision

Benefits

What you'll gain:

• Involvement in a high-caliber, team-oriented and dynamic atmosphere
• Exposure to challenging business issues and practices
• Great opportunity to leverage and develop your business knowledge and skills

Join our team and experience the unique Pharmathen’s culture that gives you the opportunity to innovate, to make decisions, to achieve your own potential and to chart your own career.

Pharmathen is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications regardless of gender, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, and national origin.