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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 Cyber Security Analyst/CIRT Analyst CIRT Analyst The CIRT 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, the analyst maintains and improves related processes and procedures to manage cyber defense and to investigate cyberattacks. YOUR TASKS AND 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; • Create 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, XDR, DLP or UEBA solutions for incident response 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; • The preferred location for this role is Creve Coeur, MO (St. Louis, MO metro area). At least one day per week will be required in the Creve Coeur office and travel to the site for that purpose will not be funded. WHO YOU ARE: Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following: Required Qualfications: • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (computer science, IT, etc.) or equivalent combination of education and experience; • Significant and relevant experience investigating complex cyberattacks and establishing defense measures; • 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; • Good IT and business understanding; • 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 act for continuous improvement; • Significant professional experience conducting root cause analyses. Preferred Qualifications: • At least 6 years of relevant experience investigating complex cyberattacks and establishing defense measures; • More than 6 years of professional experience conducting root cause analyses. This posting will be available for application until at least 09/24/2026. Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $122,892.00 - $184,338.00. 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: 858891 Contact Us Email: hrop_usa@bayer.com

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Sr Cyber Security Analyst/CIRT Analyst
CIRT Analyst
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;
Create 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, XDR, DLP or UEBA solutions for incident response 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;
Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (computer science, IT, etc.) or equivalent combination of education and experience;
Significant and relevant experience investigating complex cyberattacks and establishing defense measures;
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;
Good IT and business understanding;
Capable to conduct risk assessments in case of cyber attacks;
Consulting, negotiation, and relationship skills;
Capabilities, like research and innovation;

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The preferred location for this role is Creve Coeur, MO (St. Louis, MO metro area). At least one day per week will be required in the Creve Coeur office and travel to the site for that purpose will not be funded.
This posting will be available for application until at least 09/24/2026.
Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $122,892.00 - $184,338.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant).

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