Cybersecurity Engineer

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs.  With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

Responsibilities

· Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive cybersecurity measures for safeguarding systems,

networks, and sensitive data.

· Administer and optimize cybersecurity infrastructure including firewalls, intrusion

detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), endpoint detection and response (EDR), privileged access

management (PAM), and cloud security posture management (CSPM) platforms.

· Perform regular security assessments and audits to proactively identify vulnerabilities, prioritizing and

addressing remediations.

· Continuously monitor network and system activity for suspicious behavior or potential threats,

performing detailed risk analysis and incident investigation.

· Serve as a vital member of the Incident Response Team, effectively addressing cybersecurity

breaches and minimizing business impact.

· Develop, document, and execute emergency response plans, disaster recovery protocols, and

incident playbooks.

· Collaborate closely with IT teams and various business units to integrate robust security practices

across the organization.

· Partner actively with the Security Operations team to stay ahead of emerging ransomware, phishing

campaigns, and zero-day vulnerabilities, and implement appropriate preventive measures.

· Contribute to the creation, review, and enforcement of cybersecurity policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards. · Generate clear, concise, and timely reports on security posture, threats, incidents, and mitigation measures for senior management. · Stay abreast of industry developments, emerging threats, innovative technologies, and best practices to continually enhance cybersecurity defenses. · Recommend improvements to security architecture, technology adoption, and procedures based on threat intelligence and industry advancements. · Perform additional cybersecurity-related duties as required.

Basic Qualifications

· Minimum 3 years of experience in cybersecurity roles, with a solid understanding of network

infrastructure and database security.

· Demonstrated proficiency in security technologies including firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS, endpoint

protection, encryption, and cloud security.

· Hands-on experience working in diverse environments such as cloud, hybrid-cloud, multi-cloud, and

on-premises systems.

· Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and regulatory standards (e.g.,

GDPR, HIPAA).

· Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with proven ability to collaborate

effectively across teams.

· Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+) strongly preferred.

· Ability to travel domestically or internationally up to 10% as needed.

Preferred Characteristics

· Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related technical fields.

· Experience securing Operational Technology (OT) systems in global manufacturing environments.

· Expertise in defending against sophisticated threats, including nation-state threat actors.

· Prior U.S. Security Clearance or experience in highly regulated environments.

· Familiarity and experience conducting audits and maintaining compliance with standards such as

SOC, ISO 27001/27017/27018/27701, FedRAMP, SOX 404, HITRUST CSF, HIPAA, GxP, 21 CFR Part 11,

EU Annex 11, and NIST guidelines.

· Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Shell, Ruby, or Perl.

· Previous experience in corporate IT, help desk, or infrastructure support roles.