Day Shift Global Security Watch Lead

Merck & Co.; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 96,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking a Day Shift Watch Officer within its Resiliency Center in Rahway, NJ. The role focuses on real-time threat monitoring, incident triage, and crisis escalation to protect people, operations, and assets.

Collaboration with cross-functional partners and AI-enabled platforms is expected. The candidate will conduct continuous global monitoring, draft concise reports, and coordinate with the Night Shift to ensure seamless continuity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 3 years of experience in a Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) or similar fast-paced monitoring environment.
• Experience using situational awareness and threat intelligence platforms.

Responsibilities

• Conduct real-time monitoring of global events using threat intelligence platforms.
• Perform initial triage, impact assessment, and rapid escalation of incidents.
• Draft and disseminate incident reports, travel security advisories, and intelligence summaries.
• Serve as primary contact for employee assistance and travel risk inquiries during daytime operations.
• Coordinate with Night Shift during handovers for continuity.
• Assist in improving watch desk workflows and adopt new tech with AI support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Alarm Management

Alarm Monitoring

Asset Protection

BCM/BCP

Contingency Planning

Crisis Management

Decision Making

Detail-Oriented

Incident Response

Incident Reporting

Incident Analysis

Real Time Monitoring

Investigation Techniques

IT Security Auditing

Project Risk Assessments

Contractor Management

Lease Administration

Real Estate Management

Interpersonal Relationships

Event Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Merck & Co. is seeking a Day Shift Watch Officer within its Resiliency Center in Rahway, NJ. The role focuses on real-time threat monitoring, incident triage, and crisis escalation to protect people, operations, and assets.

Collaboration with cross-functional partners and AI-enabled platforms is expected. The candidate will conduct continuous global monitoring, draft concise reports, and coordinate with the Night Shift to ensure seamless continuity.