Information Technology Security 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 Specialist I will support a wide range of IT security activities including monitoring of alerts, investigation of alerts, incident response, vulnerability response, threat intelligence, digital forensics, and administration of IT Security systems.

Relationships

Reports directly to the Senior Manager Global Security Operations - Americas. Will work closely with IT operations staff, application development teams, project 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 a domain of IT Security such as incident response, vulnerability assessment, or administration of security systems and infrastructure
• Works independently or just need occasional guidance from manager/senior colleagues
• Handles complex tasks such as security event analysis, vulnerability assessment, reporting, or systems fault isolation with few defined procedures in place
• Sets directions and delivers results in own role which have direct impact to Global Security Operations - Americas. Within the role the individual recognizes and responds to stakeholder needs and ensures commitments are delivered upon
• Leverages knowledge of topics such as networking, operating systems, application architecture, log management, log management, SIEM, SOAR, cryptography, scripting, case management, configuration management, and change management
• Supports routine work such as incident response, vulnerability management, threat intelligence, and systems administration through application of knowledge and established process within these domains
• Operates common tools for vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, network intrusion detection, intrusion prevention, network analysis, log management, SIEM, and SOAR
• Supports operations through activities such as renewals of software and hardware support. Contributing to the IT Security planning and budgeting process. Supports planning for systems licensing, lifecycle management, and capacity. Participates as needed in the IT Security planning and budgeting process
• Handles problems which require solution through a choice between known alternatives, within the area of expertise and direct manager will evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of the solution
• Participates in evaluation of new security tools, techniques, and technologies
• Applies fundamental knowledge of programming, scripting, and markup languages such as C++, Java, Perl, Ruby, Python, PHP Visual Basic, ASP, HTML, XML, XSS, .Net/C# and shell scripting

Physical Requirements

10-20% 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
• Vendor neutral technical certifications desired
• 2+ years of hands on systems administration and technology management experience is required
• Experience working in an enterprise scale IT operations environment desirable
• Experience performing systems administration in a regulated corporate environment desirable
• Experience working in a multinational organization attractive
• Experience with incident response and computer forensics desirable
• Experience with cloud computing technology, IaaS, and PaaS desired
• Functional knowledge of network security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, intrusion prevention systems desired
• Knowledge of identity and access management systems a plus
• Ability to influence others and manage multiple stakeholders
• The ability to effectively communicate in a verbal or written context essential

The base compensation range for this position is $83,400 to $150,200. 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.