OT Security Response Engineer
Norwood, MN - USA
Job Summary
The Role:
Moderna is seeking an Operational Technology (OT) Response Engineerto strengthen our enterprise defense andincident responsecapabilitieswith afocus on protecting and responding to threats across OT environments.
This rolebrings together incident responseexpertiseandOTCybersecuritycenteredon protecting the systems thatmonitor control and support critical manufacturing sit on theCybersecurityIncident Response team and collaborate acrossCybersecurity teams and OT-related teamsall whilesupportingcontainment and responseactions that account for the unique constraints of industrial systems.
The idealcandidatewill combine incident responseexpertisewith a deep technical understanding of OT environmentsand OT-specific threats. They will be skilled at balancing cyberincidentswith operationalcontinuityin mind ensuring that response activities are practicaltimelyand aligned with theappropriate cross-functionalpartnersto help keep Moderna secure.
Heres What Youll Do
Incident Response & Investigation
Strong understanding of incident response processes including triage containment eradicationrecoveryand post-incidentreview.
Experience investigating security alerts related to malware endpoint threatsidentitybasedattacks etc.
Hands-on experience with security tools such as Splunk SIEM Nozomi CrowdStrike Falcon
Understanding of regulatory concerns in an OT environment
Experience coordinating response efforts across multiple teams like cybersecurity OT and IT teams
Strong communicationskills with the ability to clearly summarize technical findings business impactand necessaryresponse actions
Knowledge of OT-specific threats
Comfortable investigating security events by analyzing alerts and digging into logs about network traffic and system behavior
Heres What Youll Need (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelors orMasters degree in Computer Science Information Security ora relateddiscipline.
6yearsof experience incybersecurity software engineering and/orIT withsubject matterexpertiseinareassuch asthreat detectiondetectionsengineeringresponse or threat hunting.
Strong hands-onexpertisein Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) DefenderandCrowdStrike Falcon.
Knowledge of OT/ICSenvironments manufacturing networks equipmentconnectivityand operational constraints in these environments.
Understanding ofcloud security architectures (AWS Azure GCP) and modern detection telemetry.
Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK NIST and CIS frameworks for threat mapping and control alignment.
Pay & Benefits
At Moderna we believe that when you feel your best you can do your best work. Thats why our benefits and well-being resources are designed to support youat work at home and everywhere in between.
- Competitive healthcare plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
- A holistic approach to well-being with access to fitness mindfulness and mental health support
- Family planning benefits including fertility adoption and surrogacy support
- Generous paid time off including vacation volunteer days sabbatical global recharge days and a discretionary year-end shutdown
- Savings and investments to help you plan for the future
- Location-specific perks and extras
The salary range for this role is $145900.00 - $234200.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individuals position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to specific competencies relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills performance and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus other incentive compensation or equity award subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.
About Moderna
Since our founding in 2010 we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.
By living our mission values and mindsets every day our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients our employees the environment and our communities.
We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.
If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine we invite you to visit to learn more about our current opportunities.
Our Working Model
As we build our company we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation teamwork and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn contribute and make a meaningful impact.
Moderna is a smoke-free alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.
Equal Opportunities
Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a persons race color sex gender identity or expression age religion national origin ancestry or citizenship ethnicity disability military or protected veteran status genetic information sexual orientation marital or familial status or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day please apply!
Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements.
Accommodations
Were focused on attracting retaining developing and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences backgrounds and ideas we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best.
Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations team at .
Export Control Notice This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such employment is contingent upon the applicants ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens permanent residents asylees or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role Moderna is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license. #LI-CK1-
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