Cyber Security Expert (all genders)

at  Merck Group

Work Your Magic with us!
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That’s why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
Your Role:
The Cyber Security Expert position is an integral member of our Group Cyber Security organization. In this role, you will lead the identification of Cyber Security risks related to suppliers, promote Cyber Security awareness and conduct Cyber Security audits and control effectiveness reviews. This role requires a strategic thinker with a robust technical background and excellent communication skills.
You will provide ongoing assessments of our Cyber Security suppliers, assist business in answering requests related to our Cyber Security organization and work closely with procurement and legal teams to incorporate Cyber Security requirements into vendor contracts and service level agreements. You will promote Cyber Security awareness on the Governance Policies and Controls to guide good Cyber Security hygiene and staff behaviors across all domains of IT, OT, IoT and software-based products. You will partner with management and assist them in implementing a sustainable Cyber Security Governance program. You will conduct Cyber Security audits and control effectiveness reviews (also with external partners) to verify and ensure that stakeholders throughout Merck adhere to relevant Cyber Security requirements

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in intelligence studies, computer science, engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience with a focus on Cyber Security or equivalent following industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g. ISO27000, NIST CSF, NIS2, PCI DSS, KRITIS / B3S PHARMA)
• Strong analytical and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and build consensus with teams across organizational lines
• Demonstrated experience across multiple information security domains preferred (e.g. IT, OT, IoT and Digital Products)
• 1 or more industry-recognized security, or audit professional certifications (e.g. CISA, CISM, CISSP, CCSP)
• Professional with a positive attitude and capable of contributing to a dynamic and team-oriented culture
• Fluent in English, additional language skills (e.g. German) considered as an advantage

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!

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