Enterprise Data Security Architect

**Make your mark for patients**

To strengthen our **Information Technology** team, based at the HQ, in Brussels, Belgium we are looking for a talented individual to fill the position of**:Enterprise** **Data Security Architect.**

The global role of Data Security Architect is a Senior role within the department of IT Security, Risk management, Data Privacy and Compliance.

The Data Security architect is expected to have a thorough understanding of complex IT systems and stay up to date with the latest data security standards, systems and best practice security products.

As a senior member of the IT Security team, the Data Security Architect’s everyday responsibilities includes cultivating a culture of data security awareness and arranging continuing education of personnel and project teams to ensure data security policies are up-to-date and always adhered to.

As a Data Security Architect you will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing robust security solutions to safeguard UCB’s assets and information.

The Data Security Architect will have to collaborate and work with different departments in and outside IT.

**What you’ll do**
- Design data infrastructure patterns to extract and organize data, ensuring compliance with UCB Access Management systems, standards, and policies.
- Evaluate internal and external data sources and flows for security considerations, implementing necessary measures to safeguard data integrity.
- Collaborate with various departments to understand their data security requirements and establish effective data security protocols.
- Support data office domain leads in implementing and maintaining data security measures.
- Enhance security team competencies by planning solution delivery and providing technical guidance.
- Develop and maintain security architecture aligned with business objectives and industry best practices, including defining policies, standards, and best practices for data governance and leakage prevention.

**Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills**
- Master’s degree with a Computer Science background or Cyber Security degree. Security related certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, etc.
- Over 10 years of IT experience, specializing in cyber security
- Deep understanding and expertise in data security, leakage, and protection
- Proficient in creating and analyzing data flows, as well as implementing Data Leakage Prevention programs
- Knowledgeable in ISO 27001/27002, NIST, NIS2, and other frameworks
- Extensive background in information and cyber security, including risk management and defense strategies
- Skilled in translating IT threats into actionable, risk-based plans, with strong communication and problem-solving abilities

**Why you should apply**

At UCB, we strive to attract passionate and outstanding talents who thrive on change and are ready to bring real value to patients. Working for us you’ll discover a place where you can grow and express your full potential. We place an emphasis on innovation, collaboration and impact. Through meaningful recognition and a motivating work atmosphere, we aim to provide an optimal experience by caring about and valuing our employees - just as we do for the patients we serve.

Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you

**About us**
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8,500 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

**Why work with us?**
At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equitable opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

UCB and its subsidiaries encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity.