The Principal IT/OT Infrastructure and Security Architect will lead the creation and maintenance of the IT/OT roadmaps, and joint strategies for the mission critical infrastructure, this will be based on global alignment with all relevant stakeholders. They with drive the cybersecurity capabilities and roadmaps globally across IT and OT and ensure alignment with established standards such as NIST 800-82, ISA/IEC62443, CIS-20, and ISO27001.  The role will lead on the solution design and delivery on all FDB complex projects regarding technical and security requirements on a global scale. The role will have a high degree of influence over technology strategies, and you will be expected to navigate the organization across both IT, OT & QA globally to ensure common ground and alignment. Because of the specialized nature of the role, it will be integral in not only enterprise architecture, but also in the project estimation/delivery/management, vendor selection, outsourcing activities, transitioning to operations, and in ongoing dialogues with our key stakeholder in OT, Business, and leadership.

We are a dynamic global company and our focus is to combine technical leadership in cell culture, microbial fermentation and gene therapies with world class cGMP manufacturing facilities to advance tomorrow’s medicines.

With sites in Billingham & Wilton UK, Hillerod Denmark, North Carolina and Texas USA, the size and breadth of our business will open up huge opportunities for you, whether you want to move to a different role in the UK, relocate, or progress and take on more responsibility.

Our teams are proud to partner with innovative companies reimagining what’s possible in biopharmaceuticals. Every day at FDB is a day for improvement, each challenge is an opportunity for growth, and every moment is a chance to evolve together.

The Principal IT/OT Infrastructure and Security Architect will lead the creation and maintenance of the IT/OT roadmaps, and joint strategies for the mission critical infrastructure, this will be based on global alignment with all relevant stakeholders. They with drive the cybersecurity capabilities and roadmaps globally across IT and OT and ensure alignment with established standards such as NIST 800-82, ISA/IEC62443, CIS-20, and ISO27001. The role will lead on the solution design and delivery on all FDB complex projects regarding technical and security requirements on a global scale. The role will have a high degree of influence over technology strategies, and you will be expected to navigate the organization across both IT, OT & QA globally to ensure common ground and alignment. Because of the specialized nature of the role, it will be integral in not only enterprise architecture, but also in the project estimation/delivery/management, vendor selection, outsourcing activities, transitioning to operations, and in ongoing dialogues with our key stakeholder in OT, Business, and leadership.

• Responsible for the creation, management and governance of the IT/OT architecture, strategy and 5-year roadmaps. Responsible for the governance and running of the global FDB Architectural Review Board (ARB) to ensure standards and alignment are maintained - 30%
• Perform cross-functional, multidisciplinary technical oversight to include evaluation of project work, staff, methods, and associated procedures related to enterprise-level IT/OT systems. Compile technology related documentation for GxP and critical IT technologies. Participate in system validation and testing processes as required. Approve validation documentation together with relevant ITQ. Represent IT system in connection with audits and inspections - 35%
• Consult with system administrators, vendors, and other department personnel to provide guidance and technical direction for proposed enterprise technical solutions ensuring alignment with overall business strategy and vision statements - 15%
• Design enterprise-wide systems architecture and integration strategies across multiple platforms, technologies, or software systems - 20%
• And other job duties that may be assigned from time to time

The breadth of knowledge/skills/experience required to successfully perform the job

• 5+ years in a Principle/ Lead Architect role in a global enterprise business, or 10+ Years in a 4th Line / Architect role
• Solid business acumen and at-ease when engaging with senior leadership
• Experience of tracking emerging issues, strategies, roadmaps, patterns, and technologies over time to assess opportunities and risks to the business
• Adept at communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels, and across organizations, using architecture communication techniques
• Adept at gaining support from business and technical stakeholders for architectural initiatives with high levels of risk, impact and complexity
• Able to use architectural governance and assurance to make design decisions and manage technical risks at the appropriate level
• Experience of enabling the implementation of strategies or visions across the organization by advocating for resources and removing blockers
• Experience of defining strategies or visions across teams that align with organizational objectives
• In depth knowledge of how to direct the implementation of a strategy and or visions, by creating appropriate long/short term roadmaps or plans
• Good understanding of security regarding open-source technologies
• Experience of creating technical designs characterized by high risk, impact, and complexity
• Experience of representing architectural governance as part of wider governance, for example, legal or commercial

Minimum Education Requirements

• Master’s or higher in Computer Science or Information Technology

Minimum Experience Requirements

• Experience in a senior IT 4th line or Architect position with proven track record in an enterprise IT Architecture design environment. or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

At FDB, your passion – your Genki – is your power and we empower you to define what Genki means to you.

When you join us, we will train, develop and support you to become the best you can possibly be. We offer a structured new starter induction programme as well as on-going development training. In addition to this, we offer:

• Competitive salary plus company bonus scheme
• 35 days of holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Salary Sacrifice scheme offering, healthcare, bikes, dental etc.
• Generous pension scheme
• Free parking and electric charging points 

Closing date (xxth Month Year) 

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