Associate Specialist, Cybersecurity Operations

Merck

West Point (PA)

Hybrid

USD 65,000 - 103,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Job summary

Merck in San Francisco is seeking an OT Cyber Security Analyst to identify, analyze, and remediate cyber risks across manufacturing and OT environments. The role supports vulnerability management, threat monitoring, incident response, and governance to strengthen cyber hygiene and protect operations.

This position collaborates with sites and engineering teams, uses ServiceNow for tracking, and offers a hybrid work arrangement with opportunities to grow in OT security expertise.

Qualifications

HS Diploma required.
0–3 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT operations, or related technical fields.
Foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts including vulnerability management, incident response, and network security.
Exposure to security tools such as SIEM, endpoint protection, or logging platforms.

Responsibilities

Support the identification and remediation of OT vulnerabilities and misconfigurations in alignment with internal prioritization and remediation guidelines.
Collaborate with manufacturing sites, engineering teams, and cybersecurity teams to improve OT security posture.
Assist with vulnerability scanning and assessment activities across OT assets, applications, and infrastructure.
Monitor and analyze potential cyber threats and upscale issues to senior team members or incident response teams as appropriate.
Support threat analysis and threat hunting activities under guidance from senior analysts.
Assist in preparing reports and communications on OT risk, vulnerabilities, and remediation progress.
Support OT cybersecurity governance, metrics, and reporting activities within the Cyber Fusion Center.
Utilize enterprise tools (e.g., ServiceNow) to track and manage vulnerability remediation tasks.
Execute cyber hygiene activities across manufacturing environments, including asset inventory validation, patching coordination support, backup validation checks, endpoint hardening activities, account and access reviews, and identification of unnecessary services or network communications.
Support implementation and maintenance of baseline OT security controls such as network segmentation, firewall rule hygiene, and secure remote access.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and help identify opportunities for automation and process enhancements.

Skills

Cybersecurity

OT Security

Incident Response

Vulnerability Management

Threat Monitoring

Data Analysis

Communication

Team Collaboration

SIEM

Analytical Thinking

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

Job Description

As part of the Cyber Fusion Center (CFC), the Operational Technology (OT) Cyber Security Analyst supports efforts to identify, analyze, and remediate cyber security risks across manufacturing and OT environments. This role works closely with internal teams and stakeholders to strengthen cybersecurity posture, improve cyber hygiene, and support operational activities across OT infrastructure. The OT Cyber Security Analyst assists with cyber security operations including vulnerability management, threat monitoring, incident response, and stakeholder coordination. The role provides an opportunity to develop technical expertise in OT security while contributing to the protection of manufacturing environments. This role works under the supervision of the FORT Lead, specifically the OT Security Lead.

Key Responsibilities

Support the identification and remediation of OT vulnerabilities and misconfigurations in alignment with internal prioritization and remediation guidelines
Collaborate with manufacturing sites, engineering teams, and cybersecurity teams to improve OT security posture
Assist with vulnerability scanning and assessment activities across OT assets, applications, and infrastructure
Monitor and analyze potential cyber threats and upscale issues to senior team members or incident response teams as appropriate
Support threat analysis and threat hunting activities under guidance from senior analysts
Assist in preparing reports and communications on OT risk, vulnerabilities, and remediation progress
Support OT cybersecurity governance, metrics, and reporting activities within the Cyber Fusion Center
Utilize enterprise tools (e.g., ServiceNow) to track and manage vulnerability remediation tasks
Execute cyber hygiene activities across manufacturing environments, including asset inventory validation, patching coordination support, backup validation checks, endpoint hardening activities, account and access reviews, and identification of unnecessary services or network communications
Support implementation and maintenance of baseline OT security controls such as network segmentation, firewall rule hygiene, and secure remote access
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and help identify opportunities for automation and process enhancements

Position Qualifications

Education Minimum Requirement

HS Diploma required.

Required Experience And Skills

0–3 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT operations, or related technical fields
Foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts including vulnerability management, incident response, and network security
Exposure to security tools such as SIEM, endpoint protection, or logging platforms
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and stakeholders
Basic experience with data analysis and working with multiple data sources

Preferred Experience And Skills

Exposure to Industrial Control Systems (ICS), including PLCs, SCADA, or DCS environments
Basic understanding of OT network protocols (e.g., Modbus, OPC, DNP3)
Familiarity with cybersecurity tools or platforms used in OT or enterprise environments
Awareness of cyber threats and vulnerabilities in OT/ICS environments
Exposure to vulnerability management or ticketing tools (e.g., ServiceNow)
Interest in pursuing cybersecurity certifications (e.g., Security+, GICSP)

Required Skills

Adaptability
Adaptability
Analytical Thinking
Cybersecurity
Cyber Security Governance
Cybersecurity Risk Management
Cyber Threat Hunting
Cyber Threat Intelligence
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Digital Forensics
Incident Response Management
Industrial Control System
Information Technology Operations
Insider Threat Mitigation
IT Operation
IT Project Lifecycle
Log Analysis
Manufacturing Environments
Network Segmentation
Operational Technology (OT)
Oral Communications
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Security Monitoring
Security Operations
SLA Management {+ 2 more}

US And Puerto Rico Residents Only

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.

San Francisco Residents Only:

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Los Angeles Residents Only:

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Requirements

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

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Pay

The salary range for this role is

$65,100.00 - $102,500.00

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 employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

Location and Working Conditions

Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Shift

Not Indicated