Bachem Americas, Inc.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Bachem Americas, Inc. Bachem is a leading, innovation-driven company specializing in the development and manufacture of peptides and oligonucleotides. With over 50 years of experience and expertise Bachem provides products for research, clinical development and commercial application to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide and offers a comprehensive range of services. Bachem operates internationally with headquarters in Switzerland and locations in Europe, the US and Asia. The company is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. For further information, see www.bachem.com.
A brief overview The Security Engineer is part of the Global IT, Security & Compliance (CISO) team, supporting security across IT, OT, and cloud environments. This role involves managing internal security platforms, partnering with our 24/7 MDR provider, responding to incidents, and integrating security into company-wide initiatives. The Security Engineer also contributes to the design and enhancement of security tools and promotes best practices throughout the organization.
What you will do
Act as the primary interface with our external MDR team for alerts, investigations, and incident handling.
Lead and support internal incident management, including triage, containment, remediation, and post-incident reviews.
Onboard and integrate new log/data sources into security monitoring.
Monitor vulnerabilities and support patch management coordination.
Design, manage, maintain, and optimize internal security applications such as EDR/XDR, SIEM, SOAR, IAM, PAM, vulnerability management, and DLP.
Develop and automate operational processes, playbooks, and response workflows.
Partner with IT, OT, and business teams to embed security into projects (cloud, infrastructure, workplace, OT).
Support OT security initiatives, including securing industrial control systems, legacy systems, and production environments.
Contribute to security architecture and roadmap initiatives.
Act as a security advocate to promote best practices and raise awareness across teams.
Design modern, user-friendly security solutions that balance usability, compliance, and risk reduction.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree information security, computer science, or engineering
Master's degree information security, computer science, or engineering (preferred)
Experience working within an SOC or MDR environment
Strong understanding of incident response processes and digital forensics basics
Knowledge of security frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, MITRE ATT&CK)
Ability to design and implement modern, user-friendly security solutions that drive adoption across business and IT/OT stakeholders
Excellent communication skills to collaborate with IT, OT, and business stakeholders
Analytical mindset with problem-solving ability
Relevant certifications are a plus (e.g., GCIA, GCIH, GCED, Azure Security Engineer, CISSP, Security+)
EDR/XDR and endpoint security (Microsoft Defender)
SIEM/SOAR administration and tuning (Microsoft Sentinel)
Understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM, PAM, MFA)
Vulnerability management tools and remediation workflows
Cloud security (Azure, AWS, GCP)
Scripting/automation
OT security (ICS/SCADA, IIoT, legacy systems) desirable
Base salary range $83,120 - $114,290
Total Rewards We offer all Team Members a total rewards package including competitive pay, annual performance bonus, a generous benefit package with comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 401(k) plan with employer contribution, and paid vacation, personal and sick days.
Corporate Social Responsibility Bachem takes responsibility for future generations by a careful handling of resources and avoiding environmental risks. We continually improve our ecological performance and develop and implement new approaches for enhancing employees' environmental awareness.EcoVadis has awarded Bachem Gold Medal status in their assessment of Bachem.
Bachem Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate the diversity of our team and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where individuals are hired and advanced based on merit, skills, and qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Bachem Americas, Inc. Bachem is a leading, innovation-driven company specializing in the development and manufacture of peptides and oligonucleotides. With over 50 years of experience and expertise Bachem provides products for research, clinical development and commercial application to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide and offers a comprehensive range of services. Bachem operates internationally with headquarters in Switzerland and locations in Europe, the US and Asia. The company is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. For further information, see www.bachem.com.
A brief overview The Security Engineer is part of the Global IT, Security & Compliance (CISO) team, supporting security across IT, OT, and cloud environments. This role involves managing internal security platforms, partnering with our 24/7 MDR provider, responding to incidents, and integrating security into company-wide initiatives. The Security Engineer also contributes to the design and enhancement of security tools and promotes best practices throughout the organization.
What you will do
Act as the primary interface with our external MDR team for alerts, investigations, and incident handling.
Lead and support internal incident management, including triage, containment, remediation, and post-incident reviews.
Onboard and integrate new log/data sources into security monitoring.
Monitor vulnerabilities and support patch management coordination.
Design, manage, maintain, and optimize internal security applications such as EDR/XDR, SIEM, SOAR, IAM, PAM, vulnerability management, and DLP.
Develop and automate operational processes, playbooks, and response workflows.
Partner with IT, OT, and business teams to embed security into projects (cloud, infrastructure, workplace, OT).
Support OT security initiatives, including securing industrial control systems, legacy systems, and production environments.
Contribute to security architecture and roadmap initiatives.
Act as a security advocate to promote best practices and raise awareness across teams.
Design modern, user-friendly security solutions that balance usability, compliance, and risk reduction.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree information security, computer science, or engineering
Master's degree information security, computer science, or engineering (preferred)
Experience working within an SOC or MDR environment
Strong understanding of incident response processes and digital forensics basics
Knowledge of security frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, MITRE ATT&CK)
Ability to design and implement modern, user-friendly security solutions that drive adoption across business and IT/OT stakeholders
Excellent communication skills to collaborate with IT, OT, and business stakeholders
Analytical mindset with problem-solving ability
Relevant certifications are a plus (e.g., GCIA, GCIH, GCED, Azure Security Engineer, CISSP, Security+)
EDR/XDR and endpoint security (Microsoft Defender)
SIEM/SOAR administration and tuning (Microsoft Sentinel)
Understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM, PAM, MFA)
Vulnerability management tools and remediation workflows
Cloud security (Azure, AWS, GCP)
Scripting/automation
OT security (ICS/SCADA, IIoT, legacy systems) desirable
Base salary range $83,120 - $114,290
Total Rewards We offer all Team Members a total rewards package including competitive pay, annual performance bonus, a generous benefit package with comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 401(k) plan with employer contribution, and paid vacation, personal and sick days.
Corporate Social Responsibility Bachem takes responsibility for future generations by a careful handling of resources and avoiding environmental risks. We continually improve our ecological performance and develop and implement new approaches for enhancing employees' environmental awareness.EcoVadis has awarded Bachem Gold Medal status in their assessment of Bachem.
Bachem Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate the diversity of our team and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where individuals are hired and advanced based on merit, skills, and qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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