IT Security Consultant - Windows - Linux - GXP - Pharma - Switzerland

IT SECURITY CONSULTANT required to work on a project for a major pharmaceutical in Switzerland.

MAIN TASKS/SKILLS:

-Creation & Update of Security baseline for the IT infrastructure components and application landscape aligned with best fit industry Security practices in coordination with IGM.
-Review and discussion with stakeholders with respect to Security Baseline and incorporation of the feedback.
-Identify the Systems or applications within Companies where Security Baseline will not be feasible to implement considering the nature of applications or infrastructure landscape because of different reasons (Business-Legacy, Proprietary etc). Document and then recommend manual baseline configurations applicable for that (Ring-fencing, Isolation, etc)
-Baseline recommendations for the Emerging technologies virtualization, BYOD, Mobile Computing, IAAS, SAAS, etc based on the applicability in Companies Landscape.
-Arranging workshops and weekly meeting with the concerned stakeholders (IGM, GIS internal teams, Divisions SPOCs, Group IT Security team, Business IT, Application Portfolio, etc) with respect to implementation, Awareness and compliance towards the baseline.
-Liaison with divisions, Business units to enforce and comply with Security Baseline for the High Risk System/Applications and Classified Systems/Applications on priority.
-Creation or recommendations towards Baseline Audit Checklist and User Guide/Playbook to ensure the sustainability aspect from long term view and to ensure the automation of compliance check with respect to baseline in long run.

Responsible for establishing cooperation among the members of a project team who are involved in internal information security functions. Champions standards and recommendations for security measures. Works operating budgets, identifies project controls, prioritizes team functions and direction, assigns tasks and reviews subordinates' work. Manages the information security team to develop and implement security processes and procedures. Manages the risk assessment resolution process. Responsible for coordinating any security auditing procedures. Ability to develop security protection and auditing policies and procedures. Responsible for promoting information security awareness.. Will determine new methods and develop new procedures for accomplishing work. May interface with department/business to identify and coordinate security projects.. Ability to supervise staff and make personnel decisions. Effective decision-making capabilities. Ability to work within operating budgets, identify project controls, and prioritize and direct team functions. Stay abreast on the latest industry trends and best practices in IT information security. Interfaces with all levels of management to negotiate project priorities and outcomes. Is able to effectively relate his/her technical expertise to varying organizational needs. Ability to work independently to define, manage, and complete activities. Takes action to resolve customer problems or concerns in a timely manner that exceeds normal expectations. Maintains clear and open communications with project teams members and customers. Strong verbal and written communications skills.

LOCATION: BASEL - SWITZERLAND
DURATION: Asap - 30.09.2014  (evtl.option for extension)

Assistance will be provided for obtaining Swiss Work Permit, Housing, and opening Swiss Bank account.

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