Bachem Holding AG
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 Sr. 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 Senior SOC Engineer drives threat detection engineering, response automation, and security visibility across endpoints, networks, and cloud infrastructure. They are responsible for the technical leadership of SOC activities, mentoring junior engineers, optimizing integrations (Zscaler, Sentinel, Vulnerability management tools), and contributing to the global security roadmap and incident response program.
What you will do
Lead and support internal incident management, including triage, containment, remediation, and post-incident reviews.
Act as the primary interface with our external MDR team for alerts, investigations, and incident handling.
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 in information security, computer science, or engineering
Master’s degree in information security, computer science, or engineering (preferred)
5 years' experience working in or with a 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 abilityRelevant 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:
$112,640 - $154,880
Placement of new hires in this wage range is based on several factors including education, skill sets, experience, and training.
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.
Please note: unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be considered.
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A brief overview The Sr. 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 Senior SOC Engineer drives threat detection engineering, response automation, and security visibility across endpoints, networks, and cloud infrastructure. They are responsible for the technical leadership of SOC activities, mentoring junior engineers, optimizing integrations (Zscaler, Sentinel, Vulnerability management tools), and contributing to the global security roadmap and incident response program.
What you will do
Lead and support internal incident management, including triage, containment, remediation, and post-incident reviews.
Act as the primary interface with our external MDR team for alerts, investigations, and incident handling.
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 in information security, computer science, or engineering
Master’s degree in information security, computer science, or engineering (preferred)
5 years' experience working in or with a 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 abilityRelevant 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:
$112,640 - $154,880
Placement of new hires in this wage range is based on several factors including education, skill sets, experience, and training.
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.
Please note: unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be considered.
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