Director, Cloud Product Information Security - San Diego, CA

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At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Must be willing to relocate to, or currently live in, San Diego, CA.

Illumina is a leading innovator in the medical and genomic device industry, dedicated to improving patient care through cutting-edge technology. Our commitment to excellence extends to information security, and we are seeking an experienced Director of Information Security - Cloud Product Security with a strong focus on cloud solutions to lead our efforts in safeguarding our medical devices and cloud-based systems.

Position Summary

As the Director of Information Security Cloud Product Security, you will be the driving force behind ensuring the security and compliance of our cloud-based medical device systems. Your role is critical in protecting sensitive patient data and ensuring the reliability and resilience of our cloud infrastructure. In this role you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in protecting patient data and advancing healthcare technology. Further, this individual will ensure all processes are documented in work instruction procedures and process flows and integrated into quality management system for the product security, development, quality, management, and response teams as needed more broadly across the enterprise.  Routinely problem solve by leading the collaboration based on understanding of organizational capability, product development life cycle using compelling communication to engage stakeholder communities.   If you are a seasoned information security leader with a passion for securing cloud solutions and ensuring regulatory compliance, we encourage you to apply for this role and join us in shaping the future of medical device security and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the Information Security Product Security team, fostering a culture of security awareness and accountability.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive cloud security strategy for our medical device solutions, encompassing infrastructure, applications, and data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement secure cloud architectures and solutions, considering scalability, performance, and compliance requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability assessments for cloud-based systems, identifying and prioritizing security risks and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure that cloud solutions adhere to relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, FDA guidelines) and industry standards, and maintain a robust compliance program.
• Develop and lead an effective incident response program for cloud security incidents, including coordination with external partners when necessary.
• Oversee relationships with cloud service providers, evaluating their security measures and ensuring compliance with contractual agreements.
• Promote security awareness and best practices throughout the organization, ensuring that employees and stakeholders understand their role in maintaining security.
• Manage the information security budget, making strategic investments in tools, technologies, and personnel to enhance cloud security.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of cloud security measures, policies, procedures, and incident reports.
• Implements repeatable operations that generates regulatory and quality artifacts for quality systems to achieve compliance to all international regulations

Requirements

• Extensive experience in information security, with a focus on cloud security and medical device security.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and associated security best practices.
• Experience in securing cloud-based medical device systems is highly desirable.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Track record of successful collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements in the healthcare and medical device industry.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in information security, Cy