Novo Nordisk · 9 hours ago
Information Technology Security Specialist I
Plainsboro, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$83K/yr - $150K/yr
2+ years expNovo Nordisk is a global healthcare company dedicated to defeating serious chronic diseases. The IT Security Specialist I will participate in Global Security Operations activities, focusing on prevention, detection, and response to IT security incidents while supporting various IT security activities such as monitoring alerts and incident response.
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Responsibilities
Demonstrates high knowledge in a domain of IT Security such as incident response, vulnerability assessment, or administration of security systems and infrastructure
Works independently or just need occasional guidance from manager/senior colleagues
Handles complex tasks such as security event analysis, vulnerability assessment, reporting, or systems fault isolation with few defined procedures in place
Sets directions and delivers results in own role which have direct impact to Global Security Operations - Americas. Within the role the individual recognizes and responds to stakeholder needs and ensures commitments are delivered upon
Leverages knowledge of topics such as networking, operating systems, application architecture, log management, log management, SIEM, SOAR, cryptography, scripting, case management, configuration management, and change management
Supports routine work such as incident response, vulnerability management, threat intelligence, and systems administration through application of knowledge and established process within these domains
Operates common tools for vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, network intrusion detection, intrusion prevention, network analysis, log management, SIEM, and SOAR
Supports operations through activities such as renewals of software and hardware support. Contributing to the IT Security planning and budgeting process. Supports planning for systems licensing, lifecycle management, and capacity. Participates as needed in the IT Security planning and budgeting process
Handles problems which require solution through a choice between known alternatives, within the area of expertise and direct manager will evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of the solution
Participates in evaluation of new security tools, techniques, and technologies
Applies fundamental knowledge of programming, scripting, and markup languages such as C++, Java, Perl, Ruby, Python, PHP Visual Basic, ASP, HTML, XML, XSS, .Net/C# and shell scripting
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Information Security is required; relevant experience may be substituted for degree when appropriate
2+ years of hands on systems administration and technology management experience is required
Demonstrates high knowledge in a domain of IT Security such as incident response, vulnerability assessment, or administration of security systems and infrastructure
Works independently or just need occasional guidance from manager/senior colleagues
Handles complex tasks such as security event analysis, vulnerability assessment, reporting, or systems fault isolation with few defined procedures in place
Sets directions and delivers results in own role which have direct impact to Global Security Operations - Americas
Leverages knowledge of topics such as networking, operating systems, application architecture, log management, log management, SIEM, SOAR, cryptography, scripting, case management, configuration management, and change management
Supports routine work such as incident response, vulnerability management, threat intelligence, and systems administration through application of knowledge and established process within these domains
Operates common tools for vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, network intrusion detection, intrusion prevention, network analysis, log management, SIEM, and SOAR
Handles problems which require solution through a choice between known alternatives, within the area of expertise and direct manager will evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of the solution
Participates in evaluation of new security tools, techniques, and technologies
Applies fundamental knowledge of programming, scripting, and markup languages such as C++, Java, Perl, Ruby, Python, PHP Visual Basic, ASP, HTML, XML, XSS, .Net/C# and shell scripting
Ability to influence others and manage multiple stakeholders
The ability to effectively communicate in a verbal or written context essential
Preferred
Vendor neutral technical certifications desired
Experience working in an enterprise scale IT operations environment desirable
Experience performing systems administration in a regulated corporate environment desirable
Experience working in a multinational organization attractive
Experience with incident response and computer forensics desirable
Experience with cloud computing technology, IaaS, and PaaS desired
Functional knowledge of network security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, intrusion prevention systems desired
Knowledge of identity and access management systems a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) savings plan
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Tuition reimbursement program
Voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance
Time off pursuant to its sick time policy
Flex-able vacation policy
Parental leave policy
Company
Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is a healthcare company that produces and distributes insulin and other diabetes drugs to treat chronic diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$22M2018-12-05Post Ipo Equity· $22M
1981-07-09IPO
Leadership Team
Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen
President and CEO
Lars Sorensen
President & CEO
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