CIRT Analyst - Bayer Corporation

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CIRT Analyst  

CIRT ANALYST – CREVE COEUR, MO

PURPOSE

The CIRT Analyst investigates complex cyberattacks and establishes defense measures if needed with guidance and direction from CIRT Team Leader. The person is responsible for analyzing system events, security incidents and potential malware, ensuring the security capabilities across the Bayer Group globally. In addition this role maintains and improves related processes and procedures to manage cyber defense and to investigate cyberattacks.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Investigate cyber security incidents (2nd Level) with low to medium complexity and guided by direction from CIRT Team Leader, determine the root cause to support the establishment of defense measures as part of the global Corporate Cyber Defense Center team;
• Analyze operational logs and event console activities to identify security related events and support team members in developing defense response measures;
• Support the creation of communication  for Major Incidents by providing relevant facts and analysis;
• Adhere to and maintain cyber defense related processes and procedures;
• Provide proficient technical expertise in operating and maintaining of cyber defense tools like SIEM, AEP, DLP or UEBA solutions;
• Participate in the "on-call" duty of the global incident response team, and provide the fallback ensurance for IT and SOC;
• Support international IT security projects as directed;
• Support  the preparation of system security reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in relevant field (computer science, IT, etc.) OR at least 6 years of relevant experience;
• Strong Analytical skills and ability to work under pressure;
• High degree of self-learning and self-motivation;
• Capable to conduct risk assessments in case of cyber attacks;
• Consulting, negotiation and relationship skills;
• Capabilities, like research and innovation;
• Experience in international project management;
• High degree of commitment to high performance culture;
• Ability to take action for continuous improvement;
• More than 2 years of professional experience e.g. in Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) analyzing and applying cyberattacks.