Cybersecurity Technical Lead at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Brno, South Moravian Region, Czechia

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Scientific Instruments, Manufacturing, Life SciencesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (relevant certifications like CISSP, CEH, SANS are a bonus)
  • Solid understanding of Static Code Analysis, Dependency/Software composition analysis, Secrets scanning, Dynamic application Security testing, and SBOM creation and analysis
  • Knowledge of vulnerability and security risk management methods, DevSecOps security monitoring and response techniques
  • Proficiency with infrastructure as code and configuration management tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) including secure deployment patterns
  • Proficiency in Python, C#, PowerShell, or comparable language for automation and prototyping
  • Experience with DevSecOps tools: CI/CD (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI), SBOM generation (e.g., OWASP CycloneDX tools), and SBOM analysis tools (e.g., Dependency Track)
  • Demonstrated ability in DevSecOps and software development
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
  • Willingness to travel infrequently and work occasional early mornings for cross-time zone communication

Responsibilities

  • Craft the technical approach to security across engineering teams
  • Embed security practices into application development and DevOps environments
  • Assist engineers in applying DevSecOps tools, security procedures, and compliance standards, ensuring seamless integration into workflows
  • Craft and maintain comprehensive security documentation, including guidelines, procedures, and incident response plans
  • Provide organizational training on security practices
  • Bridge the gap between engineers and project leadership by providing deep technical direction, mentoring, and oversight of secure development and infrastructure practices
  • Work in close partnership with Cybersecurity project manager, Product Security Architect, and product owners to embed security into development workflows

Skills

Static Code Analysis
Software Composition Analysis
Secrets Scanning
Dynamic Application Security Testing
SBOM
DevSecOps
Vulnerability Management
Security Risk Management
Incident Response
Security Monitoring

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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