Information Security Spec II

• Increase L2 support team’s effectiveness through standardized SOPs, expert guidance, structured escalation support and automation playbooks that shift work left to L2 and reduce escalation volume.

• Act as integration owner and backup contact for the 3rd party managed detection and response service.

• Ensure Information Security operations remain compliant with ISO 27001, data privacy regulations and other applicable requirements; support internal audit, FedRAMP and Legal requests.

• Support Information Security special projects and act as designated backup across key security and GIT domains, building T-shaped skills across the function.

• Prepare reports, technical presentations and KPI/metrics reporting for management decision-making

Snapshot of the Candidate’s Day: (Describe in a short paragraph, what a day in the life of this role might look like)

• Reviewing and monitoring security logs for our networks and cloud infrastructure to identify and investigate any potential security threats or vulnerabilities.

• DLP program – reviewing what the system blocked, tuning policies, and working through exception requests from the business

• Communicating specific security needs and recommending appropriate security measures.

• Reviewiong configuration of security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption technologies to protect our networks and data.

• Keeping up-to-date on the latest security threats and technologies.

• Assessing and testing networks and cloud infrastructure for vulnerabilities and suggesting remediation steps.

• Reviewing and Auditing Azure and AWS Security Groups to ensure they are configured in a secure and compliant manner.

• Responding to security incidents and resolve them. Reporting in multiple report formats.

• Collaborating with other security experts and stakeholders to improve overall security posture.

How the Candidate Will Make an Impact: ( Top 5 bullet points outlining the responsibilities and challenges of the role that allow candidates to make impact)

• Own Bio-Rad’s DLP program and reach full coverage of data labeled Confidential and Restricted, cutting repeat policy violations by improving policies based on what the system actually blocks.

• Measurably reduce Azure cloud risk by assessing the estate and closing every Critical and High finding within 90 days of identification.

• Be the escalation point the business relies on outside US hours, leading High and Critical incidents from detection to documented closure within SLA.

• Make the L2 team materially stronger through SOPs, coaching and automation playbooks that shift work left and reduce escalations.

• Keep Information Security operations audit-ready against ISO 27001, data privacy regulations and customer commitments.

What the Candidate Brings: (Top 5 required attributes, skills, and work experience)

• Deep, hands-on data protection experience – enterprise DLP policy design, tuning and exception management, plus data classification and labeling, ideally with Microsoft Purview.

• Strong Azure cloud security skills – assessment, secure configuration, identity and workload protection, remediation at scale, and automation via Graph API and scripting.

• Proven incident response leadership at L2 support team with an MSSP or 24x7 SOC, owning High and Critical cases end to end.

• Excellent judgment and communication – able to explain risk and trade-offs to Legal, business stakeholders and executives, and to write SOPs that others can follow.

Qualifications:

• Eight (8) or more years of relevant information security experience, including hands-on ownership of an enterprise security program.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science or a related field; or equivalent work experience required.

• Demonstrated experience owning an enterprise DLP program – Microsoft Purview DLP and Information Protection preferred – including policy authoring, tuning, exception management and sensitivity labeling of Confidential and Restricted data.

• Proven experience designing, assessing and remediating Azure cloud security controls (Defender for Cloud, Entra ID, Azure Policy, network and workload security) against compliance and industry best practice; AWS exposure an advantage.

• Hands-on incident response experience at L2/L3, including ownership of High and Critical cases through closure alongside an MSSP or 24x7 SOC partner, and authorship of SOPs, runbooks and automation/SOAR playbooks. Incident report writing skills.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Graph API and scripting automation (PowerShell, Python) applied to security operations.

• Knowledge of information security and data privacy laws and frameworks – ISO 27001, GDPR and similar – and experience supporting internal and external audits.

• Professional certification preferred: CISSP, CCSP, AZ-500, SC-400, GCIH or equivalent.

• Eight or more years in information security, with working knowledge of ISO 27001 and data privacy requirements, and willingness to cover non-US-hours escalation for global incidents.

• Strong written and verbal communication; able to work with Legal, business stakeholders and global IT teams, and available to cover High and Critical escalations in the non-US time zone.

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Recently voted a Best Place to Work, Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

Benefits: Bio-Rad's biggest asset is its people, and the reason why our Total Rewards deliver programs that provide value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Our robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle. We’re proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive insurance plans for you and your immediate family, Annual Health checkup , Marriage Leave, Paternity Leave ,Employee Assistance Programme , extensive learning and development opportunities, and more.

EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with disabilities, and people of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, and orientations are encouraged to apply.

Agency Non-Solicitation: Bio-Rad does not accept agency resumes, unless the agency has been authorized by a Bio-Rad Recruiting Representative. Please do not submit resumes unless authorized to do so. Bio-Rad will not pay for any fees related to unsolicited resume.

Originally posted on Himalayas

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Source: Himalayas