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Principal Cyber Security Architect AI

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Principal Cyber Security Architect AI are to:

This role contributes technically in defining and assessing Bayer’s security strategy, technical architecture and practices.

They translate business objectives and risk management strategies into specific security controls enabled by security technologies and services. Provide advanced technical security architectural design for complex applications and platforms.

• Design, develop and maintain a robust Security Controls Framework to ensure the specification of Security Solutions across Bayer is done in a controlled and rational way over applicable technical domains, such as network, cloud, application, platform and AI security;

• Lead the design and development of tailored cybersecurity designs that address specific threats, oversee the selection and deployment of security technologies, ensuring proper integration into existing IT infrastructure. Anticipate and maintain compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and best practice frameworks, including the CIISecSkills Framework;

• Strategic alignment IT security requirements with business goals using industry standard architecture frameworks, such as TOGAF and SABSA; integrating security into the SDLC, while leading the design and review of complex security architectures to meet business needs;

• Realise‘Security by Default’ by curating,creating and maintaining the relevant Security Standards and Security Architecture Patterns to ensure doing business securely is the easiest way to do business;

• Overseeadvanced technical guidance and expertise to engineering and development teams on secure system design, configuration, and implementation, assuring quality deliver and customer satisfaction;

• Staying abreast of emerging cyber security threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies, and furnishing recommendations for proactive security measures and defensive strategies;

• Work across Bayer to foster a unified cyber security approach, leading Key Tasks: cybersecurity initiatives or teams with a focus on risk management and security architecture;

• Act as the focal point and lead for security architecture topics within strategic initiatives across Bayer;

• Maintain security control sets, Standards and Architecture Patterns specific to AI & ML use cases, ensuring the business has the guidance to deploy such systems securely and safely;

• Support the business through the design of secure AI & ML platforms, incorporating protection for threats such as adversarial AI and model poisoning, inference & theft, considering both domains of 'Security for AI', and 'AI for Security'.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated extensive experience in cybersecurity architecture, risk management, and the design of secure networks and systems is crucial. Technical Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, IT infrastructure, and network architecture is required;

• Strong Proven expertise in conducting risk assessments and developing strategic mitigation plans to address identified vulnerabilities;

• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities to clearly articulate cybersecurity policies, strategies, and risks to stakeholders at all levels;

• Creative and critical thinking is necessary to address complex cyber security challenges effectively;

• Familiarity with relevant cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including the CIISecSkills Framework and guidelines provided by the NCSC, is essential;

• VACC Leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, previous experience in a security engineering role highly desired;

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information technology, cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field is essential, though relevant working experience may be considered an equivalent;

• Holding advanced certifications such as CISSP-ISSAP or SANS GIAC Security Architect (GDSA) are advantageous;

• Holding professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or certifications recognized by the NCSC is highly regarded.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $161,981 to $242,972. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.. This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least 1/17/2025.

YOUR APPLICATION

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.

To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.

Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.

Location: United States : California : Berkeley || United States : Missouri : Creve Coeur || United States : Missouri : St. Louis || United States : New Jersey : Whippany || United States : Pennsylvania : Indianola || United States : Residence Based : Residence Based

Division: Enabling Functions

Reference Code: 834367

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Email: hrop_usa@bayer.com

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