IT Security Operations Specialist I

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

This highly technical position directly participates in Global Security Operations activities including prevention, detection, and response to IT security incidents worldwide. The IT Security Operations Specialist I will support a wide range of IT security activities including monitoring of alerts, investigation of alerts, incident response, vulnerability response, threat intelligence, and digital forensics. Individuals in this position will also have additional duties assisting with the implementation of IT security strategy. Individuals in this position will demonstrate expertise of current enterprise technologies and will also be responsible for performing technical risk and vulnerability assessments at the network, system, and application level.  Some responsibilities developing and implementing security controls and formulating operational risk mitigations.

Relationships

Reports directly to the manager of Global Security Operations - US. Will work closely with IT operations staff, application development teams, system managers, and line of business representatives. This role will interface routinely with key stakeholders including senior security operations personnel, Global Security Operations management team, line of business personnel as well as third party technology service providers.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates high knowledge in Information Technology and at knowledge of IT Security domains such as incident response, vulnerability assessment, and threat intelligence
• Works under general direction and collaborates to determine and develop new approaches and solutions
• Handles complex tasks such as security event analysis, vulnerability assessment, and reporting frequently with defined procedures in place
• Often delivers results in own role which have a significant impact to the security operations functions such as incident response, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence through application of expertise and established process in these functions
• Leverages knowledge of topics such as networking, operating systems, application architecture, cloud, log management, SIEM, SOAR, case management, and investigative techniques
• Serves as area specialist within one function within Global Security Operations.  Within this function the individual takes accountability for closure of their assigned tasks and commitments
• Engages in frequent internal and cross-organizational contact. Represents organization in providing solutions to technical issues associated with specific projects
• Operates common tools and systems for vulnerability assessment, network intrusion detection, intrusion prevention, network analysis, log management, SIEM, and SOAR.  Applies subject matter knowledge to solve common needs such as verifying vulnerabilities, confirming security incidents, developing reports, and resolving system errors
• Proactively works to sustain operations through activities such as procurement and renewals for software and hardware support.  Plan for systems licensing, lifecycle management, and capacity.  Gathers quotes and request purchasing of software, services, and hardware as needed for projects.  Participate in the IT Security planning and budgeting process
• Demonstrates ability to identify better practice and create improvements in methods, techniques, approaches, etc.
• Participates in evaluation of new security tools, techniques, and technologies
• Applies knowledge of common enterprise IT architectures, platforms, and services such as client/server, SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS
• Applies knowledge of information security of common threats, vulnerabilities, and exposures applicable to IT systems

Physical Requirements

5% overnight travel required.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Information Security is required; relevant experience may be substituted for degree when appropriate
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships within the global organization
• Strong attention to detail is required
• Knowledge of incident response is required
• Vendor neutral technical certifications (CISSP, CISM, GCIH) desirable
• Vendor sponsored and professional certifications (Microsoft, AWS, etc.) ) desirable

The base compensation range for this position is $70,400 to $123,200. 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.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

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.