Unit Leader - Connectivity Security
Bayer
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Job summary
Bayer is seeking a senior Connectivity Security Unit Leader to shape and drive secure connectivity across a global enterprise. You will lead Zero Trust and SASE transformations, align with cybersecurity leadership, and modernize the security operations landscape in a highly regulated context.
The role requires 15+ years of leadership in network security, deep technical expertise, and strong global collaboration with engineering, cyber, cloud, and business teams.
Qualifications
- 15+ years of experience leading large-scale network and security organizations in global enterprises.
- Proven track record delivering enterprise-wide Zero Trust, SASE, and secure connectivity transformation.
- Strong leadership experience managing global engineering and operations across regions.
- Deep expertise in network security technologies including Zero Trust, ZTNA, SASE, CASB, SWG, DLP, secure DNS, microsegmentation, NGFW.
- Experience with network security automation and firewall policy management solutions such as AlgoSec, Tufin, or FireMon.
- Experience with infrastructure automation, network-as-code, and modern connectivity platforms.
- Strong understanding of hybrid/multi-cloud networking and modern security architectures.
- Experience operating in regulated environments and managing strategic vendor/MSP relationships.
- Relevant certifications (CISSP, CCIE Security, Zero Trust/SASE) are a plus.
- Ability to balance security, resilience, and operational continuity in complex environments.
- Exceptional stakeholder management, strategic thinking, and change leadership skills.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the global Connectivity Security strategy aligned with Bayer's infrastructure and cybersecurity vision.
- Lead the transformation toward a Zero Trust architecture and embed secure-by-design principles across the enterprise.
- Translate Bayer's Agentic Infrastructure vision into a secure connectivity road map.
- Drive adoption and optimization of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), including SWG, CASB, cloud-delivered firewall, ZTNA, DNS security, and DLP services.
- Own the secure connectivity technology landscape, including perimeter security, network segmentation, microsegmentation, secure remote access, DNS security, DDoS protection, and next-generation firewall services.
- Build and lead a high-performing global organization responsible for secure connectivity engineering, L2/L3 operations, service governance, and continuous improvement.
- Drive automation and operational excellence by modernizing security operations and leveraging AI-enabled capabilities where appropriate.
- Establish service reliability objectives, optimize operational performance, and balance security with availability and resilience.
- Partner with Cybersecurity Foundation, Infrastructure Platform leadership, cloud and platform teams, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable solutions.
- Govern strategic technology partners and MSPs, ensuring accountability, quality, performance, and value realization.
- Drive modernization and insourcing of secure connectivity operations.
- Lead organizational transformation initiatives that support technology modernization and capability building.
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At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.
The Connectivity Security Unit Leader will define and drive Bayer's global strategy for secure connectivity, bringing together networking and cybersecurity into a single, security-first operating model. This role will be responsible for modernizing the enterprise connectivity landscape, accelerating the adoption of Zero Trust and SASE capabilities, and ensuring secure, resilient, and scalable connectivity for a global organization operating in a highly regulated environment.
As a member of the Infrastructure Platform leadership team, you will lead a globally distributed organization, shape technology strategy, partner closely with cybersecurity leadership, and drive large-scale transformation initiatives that strengthen Bayer's security posture while enabling business growth and innovation. You will also help translate Bayer's Agentic Infrastructure vision into a secure connectivity roadmap that supports the future of intelligent and autonomous infrastructure operations.
- Define and execute the global Connectivity Security strategy aligned with Bayer's infrastructure and cybersecurity vision.
- Lead the transformation toward a Zero Trust architecture and ensure secure-by-design principles are embedded across the enterprise in alignment with Cybersecurity Foundation policies.
- Translate Bayer's Agentic Infrastructure vision into a secure connectivity and network security roadmap.
- Drive the adoption and optimization of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), including SWG, CASB, cloud-delivered firewall capabilities, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), DNS security, and data loss prevention services.
- Own the secure connectivity technology landscape, including perimeter security, network segmentation, microsegmentation, secure remote access, DNS security, DDoS protection, and next-generation firewall services.
- Build and lead a high-performing global organization responsible for secure connectivity engineering, L2/L3 operations, service governance, and continuous improvement.
- Drive automation and operational excellence by modernizing security operations, streamlining firewall policy management, and leveraging AI-enabled capabilities where appropriate.
- Establish service reliability objectives, optimize operational performance, and continuously improve security and service outcomes, balancing security posture with availability and resilience.
- Partner closely with Cybersecurity Foundation, Infrastructure Platform leadership, cloud and platform teams, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable solutions.
- Govern strategic technology partners and managed service providers, ensuring accountability, quality, performance, and value realization.
- Drive the modernization and insourcing of secure connectivity operations, strengthening internal capabilities while optimizing partner engagement models.
- Lead organizational transformation initiatives that support technology modernization, operational excellence, and long‑term capability building.
- Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, or a related field.
- 15+ years of experience leading large-scale network and security organizations within complex global enterprises.
- Proven track record delivering enterprise-wide Zero Trust, SASE, and secure connectivity transformation programs.
- Strong leadership experience managing global engineering and operations teams across multiple regions.
- Deep expertise in network security technologies, including Zero Trust, ZTNA, SASE, CASB, SWG, DLP, secure DNS, microsegmentation, next‑generation firewalls, proxies, and DDoS protection.
- Experience with network security automation and firewall policy management solutions such as AlgoSec, Tufin, or FireMon.
- Experience with infrastructure automation, network‑as‑code practices and modern connectivity platforms.
- Strong understanding of hybrid and multi‑cloud networking, enterprise infrastructure, connectivity services and modern security architectures.
- Experience operating in regulated environments and managing strategic vendor and managed service provider relationships.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCIE Security, or recognized Zero Trust / SASE certifications are considered an advantage.
- Ability to balance security, resilience, and operational continuity in complex enterprise environments, while making effective decisions during critical incidents.
- Exceptional stakeholder management, strategic thinking, and change leadership skills with the ability to influence across organizational boundaries.
At Bayer, we are committed to transparency, equal pay for equal work or work of equal value, and objective reward practices in line with EU and local regulations. The minimum monthly gross compensation for this role is 41 200 PLN, with final pay determined based on objective factors such as experience, qualifications, scope of responsibility, and internal alignment.
This position is eligible for variable pay components, such as performance‑based bonuses, awarded in accordance with the applicable employee group, role scope, and compensation structure.
In addition, Bayer offers a competitive and holistic benefits package, including:
- Medical care above statutory requirements
- Flexible benefits supporting leisure, and well‑being/sports programs
- Life, accident, and disability insurance through group coverage
- Employer‑supported pension plans with regular company contributions
- Home office allowance to support hybrid or remote work
- Extra Paid Holidays
Benefits may vary depending on country, role, and employment conditions.
Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.
Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.
Bayer offers the possibility of working in a hybrid model. We know how important work‑life balance is, so our employees can work from home, from the office or combine both work environments. The possibilities of using the hybrid model are each time discussed with the manager.
Bayer respects and applies the Whistleblower Act in Poland.
Poland : Mazowieckie : Warszawa
Enabling Functions
885319
Poland : Mazowieckie : Warszawa
Enabling Functions
885319
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