Cyber Security Specialist

Are you ready for a new beginning?

We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

Our purpose points the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity's biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It's how we've gotten so far. And it's how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

We're here to better our world with biology.

In this role you'll make an impact by:

• Serving as the subject matter expert (SME) on Infrastructure Security.

• Operating, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting cybersecurity solutions to protect Active Directory (AD), DNS, databases, web servers, network devices, and other infrastructure components across on-premises and cloud environments from evolving cyber threats.

• Ensuring that security controls and policies applied to the infrastructure environment are designed for maximum protection, compliance, and compatibility while continuously fine-tuning and enhancing Novonesis' overall security posture.

• Performing proactive security measures, including participating in the patching process, conducting system hardening, and evaluating IAM and network controls.

• Supporting the CDC team in completing daily, weekly, and monthly operational tasks.

• Participating in multidisciplinary projects as the cybersecurity expert.

• Managing IT ticket queues, addressing user requests, dispatching incidents as needed, and maintaining accurate documentation of incidents, investigations, and resolutions in ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow).

• Participating in root cause analysis and post-incident reviews for major security incidents.

• Contributing to the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs), incident response playbooks, and knowledge base articles.

• Staying up to date with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.

• Execute any other cybersecurity-related tasks as directed by the line manager.

To succeed you must hold:

• An Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field from a two- or four-year college or university is required.

• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in setting up, managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting various cybersecurity solutions.

• Proficient knowledge and hands-on experience in at least four of the following areas: Incident Handling; Endpoint and Mobile Security Solutions; DNS, Web Gateway (Proxy), and Email Security; Identity Security; Data Loss Prevention (DLP); File Sharing and Collaboration Platform Security; Active Directory (AD) and Azure AD; Network Security and Traffic Analysis; Microsoft Security Suite;

• Cybersecurity-driven mindset with responsibility and proactivity.

• Positive, solution-oriented attitude and Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to multitask.

• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today

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