Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of an inquisitive team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world.
 

Location/Division Specific Information

This position is in the Cybersecurity Architecture team within Corporate Infrastructure & Security (CIS).
 

Discover Impactful Work:

As a Sr. Staff Security Architect, you’ll be a part of our global Cybersecurity Architecture team, responsible for overall enterprise security architecture, roadmaps and security solutions architecture. You’ll get to work with all things Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) related – ranging from the way certificate services are configured to the way the encryption keys are used, maintained and monitored.
 

A day in the Life:Lead all aspects of PKI related technologies, processes and operations, with a focus on overall process improvements.Work with other technical architects and engineers to understand various workflows to ensure private key material is handled properly and that PKI is used appropriately across the enterprise.Define and identify new use cases where PKI could be used and maintain relevant roadmaps on improving the way PKI and related technologies are being used.Be the primary technical lead for overall encryption and key management, making sure proper algorithms and approaches are used with an eye on future technical developments with, for example, quantum computing.
 Keys to Success:Deep understanding of underlaying cryptographic functions, algorithms and implementation details.Ability to design, develop and implement various workflows using PKI for encryption, authentication, connectivity bootstrapping and digital signatures.Experience with automating private key delivery and certificate renewals across a wide range of various target systems while maintaining the confidentiality of private keys.Ability to understand complex workflows and to define requirements and recommendations to improve the security of the technical landscape, especially for workflows related to authentication or encryption.Strong desire to learn more and to stay up to speed with the latest developments with PKI, while ensuring the company’s environment will proactively meet future industry requirements.
 EducationMaster’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or related field.Certifications not required, but encouraged: CISSP, or other PKI-related certifications a plus.
 Experience7+ years of hands-on experience with designing, managing and configuring public key infrastructure and related solutions.Programming and scripting experience, ideally in an infrastructure as code setting, focusing on certificate delivery automation.Past experience with various enterprise level PKI solutions and other relevant technologies, including monitoring and evolvement of said solutions.Experience with managing code-signing related workflows and appropriate delegation modes for the use of special purpose private keys.
 Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesStrong proactive analytical and problem-solving skills in both ambiguous and tactical situations with a bias for action.Ability to act both independently and as a part of a team.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Dedication to excellence, high-quality standards, and attention to detail.
 Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!