Information Security Engineer

Medpace, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization is seeking a cybersecurity professional to protect their digital infrastructure. This technical role involves engineering security solutions, analyzing and improving systems, and providing security awareness training. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Information Technology and two years' experience in implementing security solutions. Located in central London, this position offers a flexible work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Structured career paths

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in implementing Information Security solutions.
• Understanding how to implement security best practices at a business-wide level.
• Experience with managing and deploying enterprise-grade security solutions.

Responsibilities

• Engineer security solutions without oversight.
• Continuously analyze and improve security systems.
• Document new processes and assist employees on security-related matters.
• Stay current with cybersecurity knowledge and participate in training.

Skills

Security best practices

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Basic scripting (PowerShell, Python)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Tools

SIEM

Privileged Access Management

Multifactor Authentication

Cloud architecture (Azure/AWS)

Active Directory

Job description

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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. This role identifies threats, manages projects and engineers solutions that impact the entire company. An ideal candidate for this role is technical, dedicated to learning new collega, security-minded, strong initiative, and able to manage projects autonomously.

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

Responsibilities

• Engineer security solutions without oversight and collaborate with multiple departments
• Analyze security systems and seek improvements on a continuous basis
• Research vulnerabilities, perform vulnerability scanning, and mitigate threats
• Develop security best practices and policies for the organization
• Document new processes, cross‑train coworkers, and assist employees on security‑related matters
• Provide security awareness training and testing for employees to verify proper security protocols are being followed
• Stay current with cybersecurity knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and participating in professional organizations
• Perform cyber security incident response and remediation activities
• Facilitate access reviews of company data and revoke inappropriate/overprovisioned access to drive least privilege access

Qualifications

• Require at least a bachelor's degree preferably in Information Technology
• Require a minimum of 2 years of experience in implementing Information Security solutions
• 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 Management / Multifactor Authentication
  • Endpoint honing & her detection and Response
  • Network Access Control
  • Cloud based architecture such as Azure/AWS
  • Active Directory
• Soft skills including excellent communication skills, critical thinking skills with the ability to solve problems as they arise, and ability to prioritize projects
• Basic scripting skills, such as PowerShell and Python scripting

Nice to have

• Experience with vulnerability assessment tools such as Nessus and Tenable
• Experience with enterprise web proxy solutions, web filters, and VPN
• Experience with email security solutions
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• Experience with firewall and network architecture
• Experience with peaked Windows environment, including GPO and servers
• Previous employment or experience in a highly regulated industry such as healthcare, financial, or defense (standards such as répondre , ISO, NIST, HIPAA, GDPR, SOC Type 2, etc)
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Medpace Overview

Medpace is a full‑service clinical 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 utrolig
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What to Expect Next

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