Lead Security Manager

With over 35 nationalities and a range of backgrounds represented in our Benevolent team, we aim to build an inclusive environment where our people can bring their authentic selves to work, be respected for who they are and the exceptional work they do. We welcome and actively encourage applications from all sections of society and are committed to offering equal employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, disability, age, citizenship, or any other basis. We see our diversity as an asset as we tackle challenging problems that bridge the gap between drug discovery and technology.

The Role

Benevolent AI is looking for an IT Security Manager to lead the security team and optimise the security program for the organisation.

The lead security manager will be responsible for managing all our GRC programs and Security engineering. The successful candidate will be responsible for information security across our three sites; our large AWS cloud infrastructure and hybrid backoffice cloud services. You will lead programs in Risk Management, Supply chain security, policy development and maintenance and compliance frameworks.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop security roadmaps and strategies to reduce the organisational risk posture.
• Manage the cyber risk program
• Manage security awareness training program.
• Develop and improve security-related policies and procedures.
• Maintain alignment or compliance with Information security frameworks.
• Assess and monitor the security posture of data service providers.
• Act as the subject matter expert for Information security controls and services.
• Manage security audits and compliance with security regulations or certification.
• Manage and maintain all security tools and technology.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Support the Data Protection team, monitoring technical controls mapped to data protection risks
• Support the Data Governamce team, alignment of technical controls in accordance to data governance requirements

We are looking for someone with:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related experience.
• 7+ years experience in a hands-on cloud security role.
• Experience maintaining a cyber risk management program.
• Strong comprehension of ISO 27001 ISMS requirements.
• Good understanding of compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, Cyber Essentials)
• Experience in cyber security awareness programs.
• Demonstrable experience in developing security roadmaps and strategies.
• Good Understanding of Data protection regulations.
• Good understanding of Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Experience operating supplier security programs.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Must be easily adaptable and able to work in a changing environment

Nice to haves:

• CISSP, CISM or CRISC certifications
• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related.
• Experience working in Healthcare, Financial, or another regulated environment
• Any of the AWS associate certifications

About us

BenevolentAI (AMS: BAI) is a leading, clinical-stage AI-enabled drug discovery and development company listed on the Euronext Amsterdam stock exchange. Through the combined capabilities of its AI platform, scientific expertise, and wet-lab facilities, BenevolentAI is well-positioned to deliver novel drug candidates with a higher probability of clinical success than those developed using traditional methods. The Benevolent Platform™ powers a growing in-house pipeline of 13 named drug programmes and over 10 exploratory programmes, and it maintains successful collaborations with AstraZeneca, as well as leading research and charitable institutions. BenevolentAI is headquartered in London, with a research facility in Cambridge (UK) and a further office in New York.

We share a passion for being part of a mission that matters, and we are always looking for curious and collaborative people who share our values and want to be part of our journey. If that sounds like a fit for you, hit the ‘apply’ button and join us.

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