Sr Architect, Cloud/App/AI Security

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. 

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. 

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission. 

Your role at Baxter

• This position will help secure Baxter by maturing and updating tools and services related to development and usage of cloud services and solutions.
• This leadership role will work closely with Global IT portfolio, Infrastructure teams as well as Baxter’s business segments to ensure alignment with business needs without sacrificing Baxter’s security posture.
• Successful candidates will need a strong foundation in Information and Data security for large enterprises, excellent communication skills and strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts for large regulated enterprises with global cloud footprints.

Your team

• Your problem solving, technical and collaboration skills will be necessary to protect Baxter from cyber threats globally through well implemented technical controls. Defending the company’s 60,000+ employees, data and systems is the focus of your day to day activities.
• Your ability to adapt and learn in this forward-thinking environment will achieve success both personally and professionally, while being surrounded by like minded people that work together as a team. If you're looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career with a team that has a commitment to success, we would like you on our team!
• Join our dedicated information technology team in Deerfield, IL.
• Baxter offers dental and medical insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and more.

What you'll be doing

• Design cybersecurity controls based on set policies/standards.
• Perform technical reviews with various IT team to ensure compliance with Baxter standards and policies.
• Assist other teams with implementation of security controls as the need arises
• Collaborate with cross functional IT and business segment technology team to provide effective technical controls
• Represent the cyber security function in multiple forums
• Provide input and recommendations on cybersecurity policy, risk, and overall security best practices
• Ability to travel as needed

What you'll bring

• High school diploma or GED required
• 8+ years’ experience in Cyber Security required
• Strong knowledge of cloud architectures (AWS, Azure) and integration with enterprise applications and services.
• Experience with the following Cybersecurity frameworks: NIST 800-53 Rev 5, AI – OWASP Top10 for LLM, NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF), ENISA Framework for Good Cybersecurity Practices for AI, MITRE ATLAS
• Cloud Security - Understanding of Cloud Platform, Cloud Security Tools, shared responsibility model
• Proficiency in at least one of the leading AI platforms, such as Azure OpenAI, AWS, and the Meta Llama2 framework which includes a deep understanding of hardening and configuration processes specific to the respective platform
• Familiarity with enterprise security architecture for Cloud and SaaS applications
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, R, and SQL which are used for manipulating, analyzing, and visualizing data
• Knowledge of Open Systems Interconnection Basic Reference Model
• Ability to perform threat modeling
• Possess excellent communication skills
• Ability to establish positive working relationships and garner influence with other functions. Ability to work within a diverse global team. Ability to manage expectations, bring together and align different points of view.
• Strong desire and interest in continuous learning and keeping abreast of new and emerging technology

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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