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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.

Sr Principal Cyber Security Analyst

In this pivotal role, you are responsible for assessing, managing, and enhancing the security measures of Bayer’s systems, networks, and data, particularly in the area of infrastructure security. You will leverage data analytics to monitor Bayer's security systems and applications, ensuring robust protection against potential threats.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Oversee security alerts and incidents, executing timely responses to mitigate potential risks and minimize operational impact;

+ Collaborate with IT and security personnel to implement and verify the effectiveness of comprehensive security protocols;

+ Stay updated on current cybersecurity developments, threats, and industry best practices to enhance the organization's security framework;

+ Monitor and evaluate operational logs, event console activities, intelligence feeds, and pertinent data to detect security-related occurrences and trends, ensuring compliance with established industry standards and regulations such as ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR;

+ Develop and refine cybersecurity processes and protocols, ensuring adherence to relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements;

+ Perform analysis and testing to identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, or other security exposures;

+ Conduct root cause analyses and investigations to recommend prevention strategies and configuration modifications;

+ Execute penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities within infrastructure, web applications, and other systems, differentiating between vulnerability assessments and penetration testing methodologies;

+ Investigate incidents and respond to events in real time;

+ Spearhead and advance strategic initiatives and discussions, providing guidance to the CSF leadership team;

+ Oversee policies and processes ensuring appropriate infrastructure security controls like advanced malware protection for office, production, and R&D facilities;

+ Develop and align a roadmap to implement the infrastructure security strategy in alignment with the global IT architecture and Bayer’s business requirements;

+ Manage the appropriate cybersecurity communities to inform, align, and create buy-in.

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

WHO YOU ARE:

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

+ Master's Degree with 12+ years of applicable business experience OR Bachelor's Degree with 15+ years of applicable business experience;

+ Demonstrated leadership and extensive experience in IT audit, network operations, enterprise risk management, penetration testing, red team/incident response, or as a junior security operations analyst;

+ Demonstrated leadership and extensive experience with regulatory compliance and information security management frameworks, such as ISO 27000, COBIT, and NIST 800;

+ Professional certifications such as CCPSIRA (Senior), CISSP, and ISACA certifications, along with familiarity with standards like BSI ISO 27001 and PCI DSS.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Further certifications, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA),

+ Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), CompTIA, EC-Council (CSA) SOC;

+ Demonstrated leadership and extensive experience in monitoring SIEM systems and tools.

This posting will be available for application until at least 12/22/2025.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $170,080.56 - $255,120.84. 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:** 859314

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**Email:** [email protected]