SOC Analyst II

About the Department

The Finance & Operations department brings insights and intelligence to inform decision making & drives digitalization and business solutions to attain NNI goals. Finance & Operations works closely across the organization to guide enterprise-wide resource allocations, investment choices, drive core operations and develop insights to drive growth and operational excellence across the value chain while innovating for future capabilities. Our focus on innovation ensures we're constantly building future capabilities. We're responsible for regulating accounting, upholding workplace safety, managing our supply chain and sampling, supporting technological and data innovation, maintaining our facilities and assuring the integrity and completeness of all business transactions. At Novo Nordisk, you will have the opportunity to build a career in a global business environment. We encourage our employees to make the most of their talent, and we reward hard work and dedication with opportunities for continuous learning and personal development. Are you ready to maximize your potential with us?

The Position

Security Operations Specialist II will identify and respond to IT Security incidents. The individual will conduct threat hunting to identify otherwise undetected threats in the environment. The individual will identify opportunities for improving Novo Nordisk infrastructure security and serve as IT Security Architect for assigned services.

Relationships

Reports to the Senior Manager - Global Security Operations - Americas. Will support the Advanced Security Operations function lead by the Director Global Security Operations - EMEA as a member of the Security Operations Center.

Will interface internally with Global Information Security and Global Security Operations management, Global IT Operations Infrastructure Service Managers and Architects, IT users in all business areas, HR organization, Group Internal Audit, and Legal.

Will interface externally mainly with suppliers including Trellix, Mandiant, Crowdstrike. Domain Tools, Microsoft (M365 EXO, Security & Compliance center, eDiscovery, Defender, etc.) and security organizations.

Essential Functions

Security Incident identification, handling, and management

Detection and response to IT security incidents using available tools and technology

Development and implementation of technology and tools to strengthen the detection and identification of threats and adapt to changing and developing threats

Perform forensic investigations

Investigation and response to security incidents

Assistance and training to GSO-Americas and APAC in analyses of security incidents

Data analyses to identify indicators of compromise and identify areas of improvement concerning IT Security in Novo Nordisk

Threat Hunting

Conduct threat hunting activities utilizing search techniques and well known TTP of threat actors

Utilize threat intelligence indicators and Mitre ATT&CK framework to form hunt searches looking for malicious activity

Inform and conduct triage of any findings

Contribute to and / or develop content (SIEM) recommendations

Engage in improving Novo Nordisk infrastructure security

Establishment and maintenance of relationships with internal security organizations (vendors, infrastructure, and security departments)

Engage with Infrastructure Service Managers and Architects to improve Novo Nordisk infrastructure security

Identify and communicate opportunities for improving Novo Nordisk infrastructure security

Physical Requirements

0-5% overnight travel required.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, and or Electrical Engineering is required; relevant experience may be substituted for degree when appropriate

A minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible relevant experience

Excellent operational IT Security experience

Experience in handling of major incidents

Expert in incident response

Ability to work independently and take ownership of all job assignments

Ability to develop and maintain relationships within the global organization

Ability to balance many concurrent tasks and deliver on agreed deadlines

The base compensation range for this position is $81,010 to $145,820 Base compensation is determined based on a number of factors. This position is also eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance.

Novo Nordisk offers long-term incentive compensation and or company vehicles depending on the position's level or other company factors.

Employees are also eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs including medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement program; and voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto / home insurance. The Company also offers time off pursuant to its sick time policy, flex-able vacation policy, and parental leave policy.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

We're not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.