At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Cyber Security Officer 

As the Cyber Security Officer (CSO) at Bayer, you will be responsible for effectively delivering on all regulatory, compliance, and customer requirements. Your primary goal will be to protect Bayer’s information assets and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data while enabling the business to operate effectively. 
 
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
The primary responsibilities of this role are to:  

• Ensure compliance with all cyber security regulatory, legal, and industry requirements to maintain Bayer’s license to operate. 

• Engage with Cyber Security Framework (CSF), IT, Legal, Compliance (LPC), external partners, and other stakeholders to assess and communicate requirements and associated risks. 

• Act as a liaison for CSF, delivering globally developed products and capabilities, ensuring local readiness and adoption while minimizing business disruption. 

• Lead efforts to comply with emerging cyber security laws, including the US Agriculture Compliance Program, US Payment Card Industry (PCI), and State Privacy laws to avoid business disruption and financial penalties. 

• Identify, assess, and resolve locally driven cyber security and compliance risks. 

• Proactively communicate overall risk posture and deliver mitigation measures, escalating issues to senior management as necessary. 

• Build and maintain trust by responding to requests for information related to Bayer’s Cyber Security Program. 

• Lead efforts to obtain necessary security certifications to enable operations within specified countries, industries, and governments. 

• Promote a strong cybersecurity culture across Bayer globally. 

• Establish and conduct leadership reviews to communicate critical exposures and risks, equipping leaders with necessary information to drive action. 

• Deliver key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of risk and compliance efforts, providing regular reports to leadership and stakeholders. 

• Work closely with IT and other departments to ensure a cohesive approach to information security across the organization. 

WHO YOU ARE 

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following: 

Required: 

• A bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a specialist degree in cybersecurity or related field with 2+ years of industry experience. Relevant professional experience may be considered an equivalent for the educational requirement. 

• Strong understanding of network security, encryption, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security protocols. 

• Ability to analyze complex security issues and develop effective solutions. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. 

• Strong analytical skills to assess security vulnerabilities, identify threats, and develop countermeasures. 

• Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including IT, legal, and compliance departments. 

Preferred: 

• Obtained the following certifications:  

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) 

• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) 

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) 

Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately between $101,343 to $152,014.  Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant).  Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc..  This salary (or salary range) is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors. 

This posting will be available for application until at least March 28th.