**Work Schedule** Standard (Mon-Fri) **Environmental Conditions** Office **Job Description** When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of an inquisitive team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world. The Sr. Staff Remote Access Security Architect will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure remote access solutions. This role includes ensuring the security and integrity of remote access systems, developing security protocols, and collaborating with various teams to improve security measures. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cybersecurity, particularly in remote access security, and a solid background in security architecture. **Key Responsibilities:** + Design and implement secure remote access solutions, including VPNs, VDI, and other remote access technologies. + Develop and enforce remote access security policies and procedures. + Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security standards. + Collaborate with IT and business teams to integrate security measures seamlessly into remote access systems. + Monitor security information and event management (SIEM) systems to detect and respond to security incidents. + Investigate and mitigate security incidents related to remote access. + Stay informed about the latest in emerging security threats and technologies, and suggest improvements to improve security posture. + Provide technical leadership and guidance to the security team. + Prepare and present regular reports on the status of remote access security to senior management. **Knowledge, Skills, Abilities** + **Proficient in evaluating sophisticated remote access designs and identifying risks using a deep understanding of common attack patterns, architectural weaknesses, and secure design principles.** + **Good interpersonal skills with the ability to translate remote access security concepts into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical partners.** + **Proven track record of effectively partnering with diverse teams, encouraging positive relationships with engineering, IT, and leadership customers to achieve secure remote access outcomes.** + **Demonstrable experience in applying security principles within remote access technologies, including RDP, VNC, Cloud-based access, and 3rd party solutions.** **Qualifications:** + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Equivalent work experience also accepted. + 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on remote access security. + Proficient in remote access technologies (RDP, VNC, 3rd party solutions etc.) and standard methodologies for security. + Proficiency in using security tools and technologies (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM). + Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are highly desirable. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.