IT Security

For more than a century, our purpose has been to drive change to defeat serious chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity and rare blood and endocrine disorders. As we move into new therapy areas, including cardiovascular disease, our commitment to this ambition is unwavering.   

If you thrive on working in a challenging, complex environment while focused on delivering results through your team and positively impacting patient care, apply now and become an integral part of our ambition to improve health outcomes and create a healthier world.  

The position

You are an exceptional leader who excels in fostering an engaging and inclusive environment while providing leadership and direction in IT Security and Infrastructure at the Athlone site.

This role covers the Athlone site in Ireland, within the Emerging Technologies division of Novo Nordisk, and is ideally suited for candidates residing in the Midlands region of Ireland.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the Athlone site complies with current IT security regulations, aligned with Novo Nordisk's IT Security, Infrastructure, and Application Target Architectures.
• Overseeing the availability of a Single Point of Contact each day to monitor incoming IT security and infrastructure incidents, coordinating response efforts at the location. In the event of a security incident, you will promptly notify the ET IT Security group, PS IT security, and the system owner, following the IT Security incident response plan.
• Supporting GITO in managing Data Centre Operations at the Athlone site, including responsibility for the life cycle management of IT equipment and related infrastructure assets.
• Reviewing and approving local infrastructure and security requests while collaborating with local teams to minimize downtime.
• Acting as a liaison between your CVP area (Manufacturing Operations and OP Development) and the Emerging Technologies IT Security Group, Global IT Security, and Global IT Operations Groups.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will need to meet the following requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in IT security and infrastructure roles.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, security concepts, principles, and best practices.
• Expertise in network security, intrusion detection/prevention, and access control.
• Proficiency in security tools and technologies (e.g., firewalls, antivirus, encryption).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Certifications such as ITIL, CISSP, CISM, or CCSP are highly desirable.

This is a site-based role where we would normally expect attendance on site. Candidates will be expected to travel and stay overnight away from home from time to time. 

About the department

The team includes IT Managers, Analysts, Supporters and Project Managers supporting both run the business and project delivery activities for site Athlone. What sets us apart is our collaborative approach and determination to deliver IT systems that enable product supply to improve outcomes for patients.   

Working at Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is its people. We know that life is anything but linear and balancing what is important at different stages of our career is never easy. That’s why we make room for diverse life situations, always putting people first. We value our employees for the unique skills they bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.

Application support

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.  If you're a person with a disability, if you're neurodivergent, and need any adjustments to be made during the application and selection process, please send an email to Cormac: zcno@novonordisk.com.  Please include your name, the role you are interested in and the type of adjustment your need. 

Contact

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Deadline

Friday 4th of October 2024.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.