Infrastructure and Security Director - Information Technology
Apply NowCompany: Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
Location: Washington, DC 20011
Description:
Overview
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) is seeking an Infrastructure and Security Director for the Information Technology department. Reporting to the CIO, the Infrastructure and Security Director provides leadership in managing and securing PhRMA's IT infrastructure, with a focus on cloud services. This role ensures the stability, integrity, growth, and performance of critical resources and plays a key part within the IT department, supervising three staff members.
The Director will:
Key Success Factors
PhRMA seeks a proactive, confident and action-oriented individual who is passionate about contributing to the health care challenges we face today. Key success factors for this role include a strong sense of team and collaborative focus. The preferred candidate will bring substantive health care communications expertise and be an organized, detail-oriented, self-starter with excellent writing skills and the ability to convey content in an audience-appropriate and compelling manner. Demonstrated consensus building, decision-making and interpersonal skills are essential. This is a highly visible, fast-paced position that is both internally and externally facing. Accordingly, the successful candidate should be adaptable, able to reprioritize and shift gears quickly, comfortable in a high-pressure environment and be politically savvy, diplomatic, responsive, and mature.
Professional Experience / Requirements
Preferred Experience
Potential Salary
Who we are
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) represents the country's leading innovative biopharmaceutical research companies, which are laser focused on developing innovative medicines that transform lives and create a healthier world. Together, we are fighting for solutions to ensure patients can access and afford medicines that prevent, treat and cure disease. Over the last decade, PhRMA member companies have invested more than $800 billion in the search for new treatments and cures, and they support nearly five million jobs in the United States.
Connect with PhRMA
For information on how innovative medicines save lives, please visit:
www.PhRMA.org
www.Innovation.org
www.MAT.org
www.Facebook.com/PhRMA
www.Twitter.com/PhRMA
What we offer
In addition to a highly competitive salary and bonus program, various opportunities for reward and recognition and a platform of extensive benefits, PhRMA is committed to the development and overall wellbeing of our team members. We offer traditional (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, life, AD&D, LTD, STD, LTC) and enhanced benefits such as parental leave, a wellbeing program, back-up care, health advocate service, employee assistance program and commuting benefits. We also offer a robust 401k plan with employer contributions upon the first day of hire and immediate vesting, a generous paid time off plan, seven paid holidays (plus inauguration day), half day Fridays preceding holidays, half day Fridays in the summer months and a paid winter break. As an organization, we work remotely on Mondays and Fridays and together in the office on Tuesday through Thursday. We also all work remotely in the month of August.
We are committed to the growth and development of our team members and offer many learning opportunities including an integrated on-boarding program, best-in-class leadership programming, tuition reimbursement, industry on-site and off-site training, and other management/professional development programs. Corporate social responsibility is also important to us at PhRMA. Our team members participate in organization-wide community service activities, fundraising drives and charitable athletic events.
We are committed to supporting our family of professionals at PhRMA and strive to create programs that help our team members manage the challenges of balancing a fast-paced career with their own personal goals.
Equal Opportunity Employer
PhRMA provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation, political affiliation or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.
The job description contains an overview of the activities and duties for this role. Responsibilities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time.
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) is seeking an Infrastructure and Security Director for the Information Technology department. Reporting to the CIO, the Infrastructure and Security Director provides leadership in managing and securing PhRMA's IT infrastructure, with a focus on cloud services. This role ensures the stability, integrity, growth, and performance of critical resources and plays a key part within the IT department, supervising three staff members.
The Director will:
- Lead the implementation, management, and security of cloud infrastructure, primarily focusing on Microsoft technologies.
- Manage operations and development for Microsoft services, including Microsoft 365, Entra (Azure AD), Intune, Defender, and Purview.
- Drive initiatives using Microsoft Enterprise Mobility and Security (EMS) features, including:
- Cloud identity governance through Identity and Access Management (IAM), Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
- Integration of identity providers and applications via protocols like SAML 2.0 and OAuth, alongside Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
- Information governance, including eDiscovery, Information Rights Management (IRM), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and Data Retention Policies (DRP).
- Mobile Device Management (MDM) via Intune.
- Advanced Threat Protection (APT) for endpoint security.
- Monitor and respond to security alerts and notifications.
- Provide expert technical support as needed.
- Occasionally perform after-hours or weekend maintenance, upgrades, or emergency response.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Key Success Factors
PhRMA seeks a proactive, confident and action-oriented individual who is passionate about contributing to the health care challenges we face today. Key success factors for this role include a strong sense of team and collaborative focus. The preferred candidate will bring substantive health care communications expertise and be an organized, detail-oriented, self-starter with excellent writing skills and the ability to convey content in an audience-appropriate and compelling manner. Demonstrated consensus building, decision-making and interpersonal skills are essential. This is a highly visible, fast-paced position that is both internally and externally facing. Accordingly, the successful candidate should be adaptable, able to reprioritize and shift gears quickly, comfortable in a high-pressure environment and be politically savvy, diplomatic, responsive, and mature.
Professional Experience / Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent knowledge and experience.
- 8+ years of progressive IT experience.
- Expertise in Entra (Azure AD) as an identity provider (IDP) and its integration with other systems.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, including advanced configuration and troubleshooting of Exchange and Defender.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Azure architecture and services, including diagnostics and problem resolution.
- Experience with Microsoft EMS, covering identity governance, endpoint security, MFA, and threat management.
- Familiarity with native security tools like Secure Score, Azure Security Center, and the Microsoft Security and Compliance Center for reporting and environment hardening.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.
- Excellent customer service orientation and teamwork abilities.
Preferred Experience
- Experience with Proofpoint and CrowdStrike.
- Familiarity with Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) products, preferably Microsoft Cloud App Security.
- Microsoft certifications such as MCSA, MCSE, Azure Administrator, Azure Security Engineer, or Solutions Architect.
- Proficiency with PowerShell scripting.
Potential Salary
- $110,500 - $151,900 per annum. Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.
Who we are
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) represents the country's leading innovative biopharmaceutical research companies, which are laser focused on developing innovative medicines that transform lives and create a healthier world. Together, we are fighting for solutions to ensure patients can access and afford medicines that prevent, treat and cure disease. Over the last decade, PhRMA member companies have invested more than $800 billion in the search for new treatments and cures, and they support nearly five million jobs in the United States.
Connect with PhRMA
For information on how innovative medicines save lives, please visit:
www.PhRMA.org
www.Innovation.org
www.MAT.org
www.Facebook.com/PhRMA
www.Twitter.com/PhRMA
What we offer
In addition to a highly competitive salary and bonus program, various opportunities for reward and recognition and a platform of extensive benefits, PhRMA is committed to the development and overall wellbeing of our team members. We offer traditional (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, life, AD&D, LTD, STD, LTC) and enhanced benefits such as parental leave, a wellbeing program, back-up care, health advocate service, employee assistance program and commuting benefits. We also offer a robust 401k plan with employer contributions upon the first day of hire and immediate vesting, a generous paid time off plan, seven paid holidays (plus inauguration day), half day Fridays preceding holidays, half day Fridays in the summer months and a paid winter break. As an organization, we work remotely on Mondays and Fridays and together in the office on Tuesday through Thursday. We also all work remotely in the month of August.
We are committed to the growth and development of our team members and offer many learning opportunities including an integrated on-boarding program, best-in-class leadership programming, tuition reimbursement, industry on-site and off-site training, and other management/professional development programs. Corporate social responsibility is also important to us at PhRMA. Our team members participate in organization-wide community service activities, fundraising drives and charitable athletic events.
We are committed to supporting our family of professionals at PhRMA and strive to create programs that help our team members manage the challenges of balancing a fast-paced career with their own personal goals.
Equal Opportunity Employer
PhRMA provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation, political affiliation or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.
The job description contains an overview of the activities and duties for this role. Responsibilities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time.