Information Security Engineer
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AI Summary
The Information Security Engineer will be responsible for safeguarding systems, networks, and data against threats by implementing security policies, managing controls, and leading incident response efforts. Key duties include conducting security audits, managing user access, monitoring security alerts, and ensuring secure configurations across infrastructure.
Company Information
Clinical Ink is the global life science company that brings data, technology, and patient science together to unlock clinical discovery. Our deep therapeutic-area expertise, coupled with Direct Data Capture, eCOA, eConsent, telehealth, neurocognitive testing, and digital biomarkers advancement, drive the industry standard for data precision and usher in a new generation of clinical trials. With offices in Philadelphia, PA, Winston Salem, NC, and Iowa City, IA, Clinical Ink is rewriting the clinical development experience.
Job Description
Clinical Ink is seeking an Information Security Engineer to join our IT team based remotely across the United States. The Information Security Engineer will be responsible for safeguarding Clinical Ink’s systems, networks, and data against internal and external threats. This role ensures compliance with security standards and established SOPs, manages security controls, leads incident response efforts, and supports security audits. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, a proactive approach to threat mitigation and system hardening, and the ability to collaborate across teams to maintain a robust security posture. The Information Security Engineer's responsibilities include:
Clinical Ink is the global life science company that brings data, technology, and patient science together to unlock clinical discovery. Our deep therapeutic-area expertise, coupled with Direct Data Capture, eCOA, eConsent, telehealth, neurocognitive testing, and digital biomarkers advancement, drive the industry standard for data precision and usher in a new generation of clinical trials. With offices in Philadelphia, PA, Winston Salem, NC, and Iowa City, IA, Clinical Ink is rewriting the clinical development experience.
Job Description
Clinical Ink is seeking an Information Security Engineer to join our IT team based remotely across the United States. The Information Security Engineer will be responsible for safeguarding Clinical Ink’s systems, networks, and data against internal and external threats. This role ensures compliance with security standards and established SOPs, manages security controls, leads incident response efforts, and supports security audits. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, a proactive approach to threat mitigation and system hardening, and the ability to collaborate across teams to maintain a robust security posture. The Information Security Engineer's responsibilities include:
- Implement and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with established security frameworks and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct internal and external security audits and risk assessments.
- Manage and maintain the IT risk register
- Manage user access controls, authentication mechanisms, and periodic access reviews.
- Monitor security alerts from tools such as Arctic Wolf, Sentinel One, and SIEM platforms.
- Lead incident response activities, including identification, containment, eradication, recovery, root cause analysis, and post-incident review.
- Maintain and improve incident response playbooks. Conduct and document Incident Response Tabletop exercises.
- Configure and maintain firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint protection solutions.
- Ensure secure configurations for servers, laptops, and mobile devices.
- Perform regular vulnerability scans and penetration tests
- Coordinate and manage annual penetration testing.
- Coordinate remediation efforts for identified vulnerabilities and risks.
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure timely patching and system updates
- Manage security awareness programs and phishing campaigns for employees and contractors.
- Maintain SOPs for security processes and incident response.
- Align security processes and practices with established security standards and frameworks.
- Document security architecture, processes, and incident reports for audits and management reviews.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in security engineering or related roles.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or AWS/Azure Security Specialty a plus.
- Hands-on experience with security tools such as firewalls, SIEM, and endpoint protection.
- Knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, and other security frameworks.
- Knowledge of AWS cloud center operations, network engineering, enterprise applications, security, and production support.
- Hands-on experience in AWS or Azure infrastructure and cloud management.
- Hands-on experience with scripting languages (e.g. Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.).
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD Pipelines and Terraform.
- Prior experience in the Life Sciences industry preferred.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to plan at a strategic, global level.
- Strong leadership and technical skills.
- Ability to communicate complex technical topics to a wide variety of audiences.
Additional Information
Clinical ink is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.
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