Sr. Engineer

Avantor is seeking an experienced and motivated Security Analyst to join our Global Information Security Team. The prospect will be responsible for detecting, investigating, and responding to cybersecurity incidents across the enterprise environment. This role requires strong technical knowledge of security tools, analytical thinking, and a proactive approach to threat detection and incident response.

Responsible for supporting all activities related to the Information Security process. Willing to work night shifts.

What we're looking for 

Education: Bachelor's /master's degree, preferably in Computer Science or an equivalent subject.

Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in SOC operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel, etc.) and security solutions such as:

• EDR: CrowdStrike, Defender for Endpoint, or equivalent

• Email Security: Proofpoint, Mimecast, or equivalent

• Web Proxy / DLP / IDS-IPS systems

• Deep understanding of incident response processes and best practices.

• Familiarity with log collection and analysis, network security monitoring, and threat intelligence.

• Sound knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP), Windows OS internals, and enterprise systems such as Active Directory, DNS, LDAP, VPN, and DHCP.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Good understanding of security threats, vulnerabilities, and malware behavior.

• Knowledge or experience in honeypot deployment and threat hunting methodologies is an added advantage. 

How will you thrive and create an impact:

• Handle and respond to security incidents, ensuring timely triage, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery.

• Support the development and maintenance of Avantor's business continuity and incident response processes and assist to develop playbook and runbook to support process.

• Analyzing alerts from SIEM, EDR, DLP, email security, and proxy systems, identifying false positives and real threats and experience in OT environments are preferable.

• Perform threat hunting activities to proactively identify potential compromises or malicious activities.

• Assist in Zero-day vulnerability process by validating scan results, tracking remediation, and assessing risk exposure and contribute to Emerging Threats, honeypot monitoring, and threat intelligence correlation.

• Support forensic investigations and root cause analysis for critical security incidents.

• Maintain documentation of incidents, findings, and corrective actions as part of the SOC's continuous improvement process.

• Ensure all operations comply with Avantor's Information Security policies and regulatory requirements.

• Work collaboratively with IT, GRC, and business units to improve overall security posture.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

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