MAIN JOB PURPOSE:

The CIRT Jr Analyst investigates complex cyberattacks and establishes defense measures if needed with minimal to no supervision/direction. The person is responsible for analyzing system events, security incidents and potential malware, ensuring the security capabilities across the Bayer Group globally. In addition he supports to maintains and improves related processes and procedures to manage cyber defense and to investigate cyberattacks

YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Investigate high complexity cyber security incidents (2nd Level) with minimal direction, determine the root cause and establish defense measures as part of the global Cyber Defense Center team.
• Analyze operational logs and event console activities to identify security related events; Develop targeted defense response measures for implementation
• Prepare Management communication for Major Incidents and drive and facilitate Communication bridges/briefs to upper management as necessary
• Improve and maintain cyber defense related processes and procedures
• Provide strong technical expertise in using and customizing of cyber defense tools like SIEM, AEP, DLP or UEBA solutions for CIRT actions
• Participate in the "on-call" duty of the global incident response team, and provide the fallback insurance for IT and SOC
• Participate in international IT security projects
• Represent Bayer in external technical user groups.
• Prepare and design system security reports by framing data, insights, and trends to support the proposal of proactive cyber defense capabilities.

YOUR KEY SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (computer science, IT, etc.) or with at least 4 years of relevant experience
• Good technical skills and understanding e.g. Web, SQL, Scripting, Endpoints, Client Management, Server
• 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 3 years of professional experience e.g. in Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) analyzing and applying cyberattacks