Cybersecurity Engineering Co-op

Bayer AG; Indianola (PA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Bayer is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineering Co-op in the Radiology Cybersecurity group in Indianola, PA. You will help secure Bayer Radiology medical devices and software, review vulnerabilities, assess exploit likelihood, and evaluate impacts on safety and effectiveness.

You will design and develop mitigation solutions, learn about product interfaces, and participate in design reviews under supervision. This is a part-time co-op with potential benefits and a structured program.

Qualifications

• Fulfills requirements defined by others.
• Working knowledge of PC operating systems and MS Office.
• Familiarity with vulnerability analysis, testing and security assessments.
• Familiarity with penetration testing tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill requirements defined by others.
• Support the development of one design element at a time within a selected discipline.
• Learn about the product and clinical applications.
• Develop a guided understanding of interfaces within processes.
• Participate in cybersecurity design reviews.
• Receive defined objectives from a lead engineer or supervisor.
• Accurately follow directions.
• Contact and gather information from suppliers.

Skills

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Vulnerability analysis

PC operating systems & MS Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity Engineering or related field

Tools

Wireshark

Metasploit

Nessus

Job description

Cybersecurity Engineering Co-op

In this role within the Radiology Cybersecurity group, you will be tasked with securing Bayer Radiology medical devices and medical device software against potential cyber threats. This includes reviewing cybersecurity vulnerabilities, assessing their likelihood of exploitation, and evaluating any potential impacts on the safety and effectiveness of Bayer Radiology medical devices. You will also design and develop solutions to mitigate cybersecurity risks associated with Bayer Radiology medical devices, medical device software, and IT software products.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role include:

• Fulfill requirements defined by others;
• Support the development of one design element at a time within a selected discipline;
• Learn about the product and clinical applications;
• Develop a guided understanding of direct interfaces (inputs/outputs) within the relevant processes;
• Participate in cybersecurity design reviews;
• Receive clearly defined objectives and instructions from a more experienced lead engineer, cybersecurity engineer, or supervisor;
• Accurately follow directions;
• Contact and gather information from suppliers;

Key Working Relationships:

• Supervisor, Peers, External/Internal Customers, Vendors, and Suppliers.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED;
• Pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity Engineering or related field;
• Academic understanding of cybersecurity principles (2+ years);
• Fulfills requirements defined by others;
• Working knowledge and proven skills of PC computer operating system including Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint);
• Awareness of other technical disciplines;
• Understanding of basic tools and technologies;
• Supports development of one design element at a time within a selected discipline;
• Familiarity, experience, or coursework on performing vulnerability analysis, vulnerability testing, security risk analyses, and security assessments;
• Familiarity, experience, or coursework with penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and associated tools (Wireshark, Metasploit, Nessus, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior internship experience at Bayer;
• Prior cybersecurity internship experience;
• Familiarity, experience, or coursework with cybersecurity incident response and investigations;
• Familiarity, experience, or coursework reviewing security architecture and designs;
• Familiarity, experience, or coursework with cybersecurity regulations and standards such as NIST Framework, ISO 27001;
• Familiarity, experience, or coursework with data privacy standards such as HIPAA, GDPR.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately between $24.00 to $45.50. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits may include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc (if relevant). This salary (or salary range) is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least March 19, 2027

YOUR APPLICATION

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.
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Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
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Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.

Location:

United States : Pennsylvania : Indianola