IT 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

• Serve as the subject matter expert on the assigned Cyber Security domain.
• Operate, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot cybersecurity solutions across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Work on fine-tuning and enhancing Novonesis overall security posture.
• Support the CDC team in completing daily, weekly, and monthly operational tasks.
• Participate in multidisciplinary projects as the cybersecurity expert.
• Manage IT ticket queues, addressing user requests, and dispatching incidents as needed.
• Participate in root cause analysis and post-incident review for major security incidents.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs), incident response playbooks, and knowledge base articles.
• Maintain proper documentation of incidents, investigations, and resolutions in ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow). Stay up to date with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.
• Contribute to user awareness by identifying recurring issues and recommending topics for security training or communication.
• 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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