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# Sr Cyber Security Analyst/CIRT Analyst

- **Company:** Bayer SAS
- **Location:** Creve Coeur, MO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $122,892.0 - $184,338.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Security Information and Event Management, SQL Databases, Scripting, Information Technology, Cyber Warfare
- **Published:** September 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://career.bayer.ch/en/?search_result=false&8f_pid=562949975214609

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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., * 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.


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