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Job Summary

We are hiring a full-time Information Security Analyst who is technical, dedicated to learning new things, security-minded, has strong initiative, and is able to manage projects autonomously. The Information Security team defends the company’s digital infrastructure by designing, implementing, and improving the company’s cybersecurity architecture. This is a critical role responsible for protecting infrastructure, cloud, edge devices, and data against unauthorized use, modification, exfiltration, or damage. If you’re excited to be part of a fast-growing, then Medpace is a great place to grow your career.

This role will be office-based in our central London Medpace office. You must be located within commuting distance to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

  • Engineer security solutions without oversight while collaborating with multiple internal departments and vendors;
  • Analyze security systems and seek continuous improvements;
  • Research vulnerabilities, perform vulnerability scanning and alleviate threats;
  • Mature security best practices and policies internal to the organization;
  • Develop new processes while cross-training coworkers and assisting employees on security-related matters;
  • Provide security awareness training and testing for employees to verify proper security protocols are being adhered to;
  • Performing cyber security incident triage, reviewing logs, and performing remediation activities; and
  • Review and reduce inappropriate/overprovisioned access to drive least privileged access.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of bachelor's degree, preferably in Cybersecurity or Information Technology’
  • Prior Internship/co-op experience within Information Security;
  • Understanding of security best practices and how to implement them at a business-wide level;
  • Experience with managing, configuring, and deploying enterprise-grade security solutions in some of the following:
    • SIEM
    • Privileged Access Management/Identity Access
    • Endpoint Detection & Response
    • Cloud based architecture such as Azure/AWS
    • Active Directory
  • Exceptional communication skills; and
  • Fundamental scripting skills, such as PowerShell/Python.

Nice to have:

  • Experience with vulnerability assessment tools such as Nessus and Tenable;
  • Experience with enterprise web proxy solutions, web filters, and VPN such as Zscaler;
  • Experience with governing Windows environment including GPO;
  • Previous employment or experience in a highly regulated industry such as healthcare, financial, or defense experience with standards such as ISO, NIST, HIPPA, and/or SOC2; and
  • Auditing and policy-writing experience.

Medpace Overview

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO). We provide Phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through its scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, employing more than 5,000 people across 40+ countries.

Why Medpace?

People. Purpose. Passion. Make a Difference Tomorrow. Join Us Today.

The work we’ve done over the past 30+ years has positively impacted the lives of countless patients and families who face hundreds of diseases across all key therapeutic areas. The work we do today will improve the lives of people living with illness and disease in the future.

Medpace Perks

  • Flexible work environment
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Competitive PTO packages
  • Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
  • Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
  • Employee health and wellness initiatives

Awards

  • Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
  • Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility

What to Expect Next

A Medpace team member will review your qualifications and, if interested, you will be contacted with details for next steps.


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