Cyber Security Architect - Innovation

At Bayer, our Cyber Innovation Hub drives cybersecurity excellence to advance our vision of "Health for all, Hunger for none."

We're seeking an innovative Cyber Security Architect who can bridge research and industry expertise to shape our security future.

Your experience in academic research or R&D will be instrumental in developing innovative approaches to complex security challenges

.
In this role, you'll translate business objectives and risk management strategies into actionable security controls, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and services

. Working with our experienced team, you'll design advanced security architectures for complex applications and platforms, ensuring Bayer stays at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation while protecting our critical infrastructur

e.
Key Responsibiliti

• es:Research & Innovation: Partner with academic institutions to drive early-stage research in areas relevant to Bayer's strategic interests; apply research methodologies to evaluate emerging security technologies; bring analytical rigor and research-based approaches to security architecture decisio

• ns.
  Stay Informed: Keep up with emerging cybersecurity threats and technologies, offering proactive recommendations for security measu

• res.
  Security Solutions Development: Utilize our comprehensive Security Controls Framework to specify security solutions across various technical domains, including network, cloud, application, platform, and AI secu

r

• ity. Tailored Cybersecurity Designs: Design and implement customized cybersecurity architectures to mitigate specific threats, ensuring integration with existing IT infrastructure and compliance with legal and regulatory stand

• ards.
  Alignment with Business Goals: Align IT security requirements with business objectives using industry-standard frameworks like TOGAF and SABSA, while integrating security into the Software Development Life Cycle (

• SDLC).
  Promote ‘Security by Default’: Contribute to the development of Security Standards and Architecture Patterns, making secure business practices the easiest

• option.
  Technical Guidance: Provide expert advice to engineering and development teams on secure system design, configuration, and impleme

• ntation.
  Unified Cybersecurity Approach: Collaborate across Bayer to promote a cohesive cybersecurity strategy, potentially leading initiatives focused on risk management and security arch

• itecture.
  Innovative Technology Relationships: Build connections within the cybersecurity technology landscape, including academic institutions and startups, to explore innovative solutions that align with Bayer's o

• bjectives.
  Proof of Value Execution: Conduct technical evaluations of key technology products and communicate findings to support strategic decis

• ion-making.
  Stakeholder Engagement: Understand and address stakeholder pain points, identifying innovative technologies to develop effectiv

e solutions.
Qualifications

& Skills:Ideal Background: While we require hands-on cybersecurity experience, we particularly value candida

• tes who have:Experience in academic or research
• environmentsPublished papers or conducted research in
• cybersecurityParticipated in security research projects or R&
• D initiativesDemonstrated ability to translate research concepts into practi

• cal solutions
  Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (equivalent experience may b

• e considered).
  Ideal Background: While we require hands-on cybersecurity experience, we particularly value candidates who have experience in academic or research environments; published papers or conducted research in cybersecurity; participated in security research projects or R&D initiatives; demonstrated ability to translate research concepts into prac

• tical solutions
  Experience: 3+ years in cybersecurity, with a strong preference for candidates with prior security enginee

• ring experience.
  Certifications: Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or those recognized by the NCSC a

• re highly valued.
  Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, IT infrastructure, and net

• work architecture.
  Risk Management Expertise: Proven ability to conduct risk assessments and develop strategi

• c mitigation plans.
  Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to convey cybersecurity policies and strategies to d

• iverse stakeholders.
  Creative Problem-Solving: Strong critical and creative thinking skills to tackle complex cybe

• rsecurity challenges.
  Framework Familiarity: Knowledge of relevant cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including the CIISec Skills Framewor

• k and NCSC guidelines.
  Specialized Experience: Extensive experience in architecture design and security implementation across areas such as OT security, AI securi

ty, and cloud security.
Join Bayer's Cyber Innovation Hub, where academic insight meets industry impact. If you have a background in security research and are ready to apply your expertise to real-world challenges, we'd l

ove to connect with you.
Our Commitment to Diversit

y, Equity & InclusionBayer Is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discr

imination and harassment.All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, natio