Company Description

At Lifebit, we carve our own path. Trusted by Governments and world-leading pharma institutions and funded with $70m, we are on a mission to harness the power of connected data and bring precision medicine to life globally. The key to saving human lives is providing researchers across the globe with the right data to develop more precise drugs faster.

Generating large amounts of biomedical data has become relatively straightforward. The challenge now is finding, accessing and analysing this sensitive data stored across thousands of disconnected locations. It is frustrating and painfully difficult for researchers.

Lifebit has created a patented, federated technology that brings analysis and computation to where data resides. This enables researchers to run analyses on multiple, distributed datasets in-situ, avoiding the risky movement of highly-sensitive data.

Our Federated AI Platform is trusted by federal agencies, national health systems, and global pharma to securely unlock sensitive biomedical and real-world data at scale. We help federal health institutions modernize data utilization and analytics in highly protected environments, supporting mission-critical federal programs and transforming how secure health data drives public health and research.

Our technology is unmatched and momentum is on our side - and we need an exceptionally strong team to help boost Lifebit to incredible new heights.

Your Impact

We are seeking a Security Operations Manager to lead Lifebit’s global security operations — ensuring that our systems, infrastructure, and data remain protected, resilient, and compliant.

This role sits at the intersection of engineering, security, and leadership (L4–L5 equivalent) and is ideal for someone who combines deep technical expertise in network and cloud security with strategic insight and operational excellence.

You’ll be responsible for leading Lifebit’s security operations function, defining and enforcing security standards, and working closely with our engineering and compliance teams to manage risk and maintain trust across our global infrastructure.

Your Role and Responsibilities

Security Operations & Incident Management

• Lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of security operations systems, including intrusion detection, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Act as the incident manager during security events — coordinating cross-functional responses, root cause analysis, and long-term mitigation.
• Maintain a proactive stance on system security through continuous assessment, patching, and configuration hardening.
• Define and manage an on-call rotation for security operations and establish robust documentation and response playbooks.

Architecture & Risk Management

• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure secure design principles are integrated into system architecture and development pipelines.
• Lead threat modelling and risk assessments across Lifebit’s federated platform and infrastructure.
• Establish and monitor KPIs around security performance, incident resolution, and compliance coverage.
• Ensure ongoing alignment with certifications and frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, and FedRAMP (where applicable).

Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with DevOps, Cloud, and Data Engineering teams to implement secure CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Work closely with Compliance and Legal teams to support audits and policy development.
• Mentor and guide engineers on secure coding, data protection, and vulnerability management.
• Communicate complex security concepts clearly across both technical and executive audiences.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to automate security monitoring, detection, and remediation workflows.
• Stay informed of emerging threats and evolving best practices in cybersecurity, cloud security, and data privacy.
• Drive a culture of security awareness, ownership, and accountability across all engineering disciplines.

Requirements

• Education: MSc in Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related advanced technical field.
• Experience: 5+ years in information security for a product-based company.
• Deep understanding of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and network security architectures.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, endpoint protection, and log aggregation systems.
• Strong background in incident response, risk assessment, and vulnerability management.
• Familiarity with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) and secure DevOps practices.
• Proven ability to design and operate in highly regulated, compliance-driven environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing global security operations in a cloud-first or federated data organization.
• 2+ years of experience in a managerial position.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCSP.
• Experience working with privacy-preserving technologies and encrypted computation.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, capable of influencing without direct authority.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across technical and executive levels.

What We Offer

Lifebit is synonymous with a dynamic work culture that encourages both personal and professional growth. Our mission-driven organization is dedicated to making a significant impact in science and healthcare.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Compensation: Your work is rewarded with a competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Professional Development: You are granted an annual personal development budget of £1,000 and access to leading industry conferences, training, and certifications.
• Flexible Working: Receive 21-25 days of annual leave and fully remote work to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Diverse Team Culture: Join an international and diverse team passionate about transforming healthcare through data.
• Deep Technology & Science: Get exposure to problems and applications in the cloud, data analysis, ML, life sciences, and big data fields.

Join us at Lifebit for a career that promises to be your next significant venture, dedicated to advancing the scientific and healthcare fields by delivering transformative platforms for aging, defense health, and biomedical research. Don't miss the chance to be part of our mission!

Life at Lifebit

Lifebit is dedicated to fostering an environment where employees can flourish, valuing individual strengths, skills, and passions. We prioritize health and well-being, offering comprehensive benefits and support. Our remote-first work model encourages virtual collaboration to maximize creativity and innovation, with flexibility for remote work as needed. Lifebit is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Join us in reshaping the future of data analysis and technology integration.

Location: Greece (Remote)