Data Se­cur­ity Ana­lyst

The Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) is an international research unit focusing on human genomics and personalised medicine at the Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE) of the University of Helsinki - a leading Nordic university with a strong commitment to life science research. As part of Academic Medical Center Helsinki in Meilahti campus FIMM collaborates locally with the Faculty of Medicine, Helsinki University Hospital and National Institute for Health and Welfare. FIMM is part of the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine, composed of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and the centres for molecular medicine in Norway, Sweden and Denmark, and the EU-LIFE Community.

FIMM is currently seeking a

Data Security Analyst

We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Data Security Analyst to join the FinnGen project (https://www.finngen.fi/en ) at the Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM). You will become a member of our group of world-class scientists, data managers, and bioinformaticians.

FIMM is the leading genomics research and bioinformatics unit in Finland. We manage petabytes of human genomic and health data and collaborate internationally with researchers, research institutes, pharmaceutical companies, and healthcare providers to improve health and well-being on a global scale.

The FinnGen research project combines genome information with digital health care data from hundreds of thousands of individuals. It is one of the largest studies of its kind in the world. FinnGen aims to improve human health by using genetic research to identify new therapeutic targets and diagnostics for treating numerous diseases. The project brings together Finnish universities, hospitals and hospital districts, THL, biobanks and international pharmaceutical companies to work on this common goal.

A data security analyst in FinnGen protects sensitive human data stored in FinnGen’s secure computing environment (Sandbox) running in the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Designated researchers of the project can access this data for purposes of scientific research.

Main tasks for this postition include:

• evaluate and improve the security posture of the Sandbox by participating in architectural planning from the security perspective
• identify and manage new security threats
• maintain an information security risk register and security policies (e.g. for password reset)
• monitor for attacks, intrusions and unusual, unauthorised or illegal activity and provide incident response
• monitor identity and access management, including abuse of permissions
• organize yearly Sandbox penetration testing
• check the security of new Sandbox applications
• support Findata and other security audits
• give advice and guidance to staff on data security together with FinnGen Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Depending on the candidate’s qualifications, the job may also include:

• cloud billing
• cloud administration including user management
• cloud cost attribution and optimization
• Sandbox application testing

FinnGen is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of a new wave of big data applications that will improve our healthcare and well-being. We are a dynamic, vibrant and highly motivated international team with a friendly, flexible, and supportive working culture.

We will consider applications from experienced Data Security Analysts. Previous cloud experience is highly valued.

Essential qualifications and skills include:

• relevant higher-level education (Bachelor's degree or higher)
• good oral and written English skills (working language is English and Finnish language skills are not required)
• ability to explain complex topics clearly
• passion for data security
• strong IT skills, including knowledge of computer networks, operating systems and software
• knowledge of security technologies such as firewalls, host intrusion prevention and malware scanning
• willingness to proactively fill any gaps in knowledge

An ideal candidate:

• has worked in the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and is familiar with VPC Service Controls (or similar technologies in other public clouds)

Contract period, salary and benefits

The salary will be in accordance with the University salary (YPJ) system on previous qualifications, experience and performance in the position. The contract will be offered until the end of August 2023. Depending on the performance, it is possible to get continuation to the positions, and there is always opportunities opening in FinnGen!

The University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and health insurance, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development.
The University provides support for internationally recruited employees and their family members with their transition to work and life in Finland. For more on the University of Helsinki as an employer, please see https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers .

How to apply

Please submit as a single pdf file:

• Free formatted Motivation letter with highlighted previous experience (1-2 pages)
• Detailed CV
• Two reference letters and/or contact details of two potential referees who agreed to provide letters of recommendation

Please submit your application via the University of Helsinki Recruitment System by clicking on the “Apply for the position” link below.

Applicants who are employees of the University of Helsinki are requested to leave their application via SAP Fiori at https://msap.sap.helsinki.fi .

The deadline for applications is May 8, 2022. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Additional information

For more information on the position, please contact the E-science team leader ([email protected] ) or Finngen project manager ([email protected] ).

For more information on the Finngen project, see https://www.finngen.fi/en

Due date

08.05.2022 23:59 EEST