• Principal Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Architect

    Bayer (Creve Coeur, MO)


    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.

     

    Principal Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Architect

     

    The Principal Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Architect will lead the infrastructure and cybersecurity architecture for AI-driven transformation, ensuring secure operations and compliance. You will drive innovation and automation across global platforms, focusing on security and optimization for connectivity, API management, and data integration. This role is crucial in shaping the future of our global infrastructure services.

    YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Define AI strategy for infrastructure optimization and automation;

    + Implement predictive analytics for proactive infrastructure management;

    + Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies for future-ready infrastructure;

    + Develop security architecture for cloud, network, connectivity, API, and data platforms;

    + Lead risk analysis, remediation, and compliance with global standards;

    + Govern security for manufacturing, R&D, and lab environments;

    + Establish secure connectivity and access controls for hybrid networks;

    + Ensure secure API and data exchange with regulatory compliance;

    + Drive identity and access management and data leakage prevention;

    + Mentor teams and foster collaboration across technology domains.

    + The primary location for this role is Creve Coeur, MO.

    WHO YOU ARE:

    Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

    Required Experience:

    + Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity or equivalent experience;

    + Significant experience designing, building, and securing large-scale enterprise infrastructure;

    + Expert-level OS administration & hardening: Windows Server + Linux (RHEL, Suse, Ubuntu), CIS/STIG baselines, patching at scale;

    + Deep Cisco experience (routing/switching + security: ASA/Firepower, ISE, ACI or SD-WAN);

    + Proven cybersecurity delivery of security controls across endpoint, network, identity, cloud, and OT environmentsHands-on leadership of incident response, vulnerability management programs, and pen-test remediation;

    + Infrastructure-as-code and automation (Terraform, Ansible, Bash/Perl/Python);

    Preferred Experience:

    + RHCE or legacy Red Hat certifications; AIX/UNIX experience a plus;

    + Oracle middleware experience (WebLogic, Application Server);

    + Cloud security expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid/multi-cloud environments;

    + Zero-trust implementation + mastery of NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, CIS Controls;

    + Technical leadership on major transformation projects;

    + Advanced tooling: EDR/XDR, SIEM, PAM (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Splunk, CyberArk, etc.);

    + Container security (Kubernetes/Docker) and DevSecOps practicesCisco CCNA/CCNP Security or Enterprise Infrastructure

     

    This posting will be available for application until at least 11/29/2025.

     

    Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $136,762 - $205,143. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant).

     

    Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. If selected for this role, the offer may vary based on market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

    YOUR APPLICATION

    Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.

     

    To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

     

    Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

     

    Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.

     

    Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.

     

    **Location:** United States : Missouri : Creve Coeur

    **Division:** Enabling Functions

    **Reference Code:** 857254

    Contact Us

    **Email:** [email protected]