Senior Manager, Security Architecture – Innovation

Johnson & Johnson

. Serve as the lead cybersecurity architect for Innovative Medicine R&D Discovery .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $122,000 - $211,025 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity architecture, particularly in R&D laboratory and operational technology environments, with a strong focus on Zero Trust principles, risk management, and compliance with industry standards. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in developing and implementing secure, scalable solutions that enhance operational efficiency and data integrity.

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Cybersecurity ArchitectureZero Trust PrinciplesR&D Laboratory SecurityIncident Response IntegrationRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Security Solution ArchitectureThreat ModelingData Transfer SecurityCloud IntegrationAsset SecurityLaboratory AutomationMicro-SegmentationRisk ManagementLifecycle ManagementImplementation Patterns

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsFacilitation SkillsCollaborationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Laboratory SystemsIndustrial Control SystemsScientific InstrumentationProcess Automation

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSP-ISSAPSABSA Chartered Security ArchitectTOGAFAWS Certified Solutions Architect – ProfessionalMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect ExpertGoogle Cloud Professional Cloud ArchitectCCSPGDSAGICSPISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert

Industry Keywords

GxPIEC 62443ISA-95NIST GuidanceRoboticsIndustrial AutomationSafety-Critical Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the lead cybersecurity architect for Innovative Medicine R&D Discovery
Compose end-to-end security solution architecture
Partner with scientists and technology teams to translate R&D and laboratory workflows into requirements, architecture options, proofs of value and production-ready designs
Develop, maintain and review current-state, interim and target-state architectures, standards, decision records, threat models, control mappings and implementation patterns
Modernize R&D laboratory and OT security architecture
Design risk-tiered asset onboarding, secure instrument connectivity, controlled data exchange, laboratory automation and secure remote and third-party access
Apply Zero Trust principles, least privilege, continuous verification and micro-segmentation while accommodating legacy and non-agentable equipment
Set the modernization roadmap and recommend vendor-neutral solutions based on risk, value, scalability, cost and operability
Lead architecture reviews, govern exceptions and resolve material security, risk and operational gaps before implementation
Define ownership, support, monitoring, incident response, lifecycle management, validation, recovery, supplier responsibilities, service levels and production-readiness criteria
Align R&D, engineering, Quality, operations, product teams, sites and service providers across network, OT, identity, endpoint, data and laboratory initiatives
Establish baselines and communicate architecture adoption, risk reduction, delivery flow, operational health, customer experience and continual-improvement progress

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in technology, cybersecurity, engineering, computer science or a related field
At least seven years of multifaceted cybersecurity or technology experience, including security or solution architecture responsibilities
Proven success crafting security solutions in R&D laboratory and OT environments
Detailed experience generating, maintaining and reviewing reference architectures, standards, decision records, threat models and implementation guardrails
Ability to lead architecture from an ambiguous business need through requirements, design, implementation, production transition and lifecycle improvement
Solid understanding of Zero Trust, identity and privileged access, segmentation, endpoint and asset security, secure connectivity, cloud integration, data transfer, monitoring and incident-response integration
Experience in a highly regulated industry with exposure to robotics, industrial automation or other safety-critical environments
Hands-on familiarity with laboratory systems, scientific instrumentation, robotics, industrial control systems or process automation
Working knowledge of GxP, IEC 62443, ISA-95 and relevant NIST guidance
Relevant certifications valued, including CISSP-ISSAP, SABSA Chartered Security Architect, TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, CCSP, GDSA, GICSP, ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert or ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Specialist
Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to align scientists, engineers, business partners and senior leaders around practical decisions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Business accident insurance
Group legal insurance
Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – 56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member; 5 days for an extended family member
Caregiver Leave – 10 days
Volunteer Leave – 4 days
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours