Day-Shift Global Security Watch Lead

MSD Malaysia; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 96,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ, is seeking a Day Shift Watch Officer to support the Resiliency Center. You will monitor real-time events, triage incidents, and prepare concise intelligence and travel advisories for leadership and business units.

The role requires 3+ years in a fast-paced security operations environment, familiarity with threat intelligence platforms, and strong communication and teamwork skills. Regular day shift with potential weekend coverage is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• At least 3 years in GSOC or similar fast-paced monitoring environment.
• Experience with threat intelligence platforms and situational awareness tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct real-time monitoring of global events to identify risks.
• Perform triage, impact assessment and rapid escalation for incidents.
• Draft incident reports, advisories and daily intelligence summaries.
• Serve as primary contact for employee assistance and travel risk inquiries.
• Coordinate handovers with Night Shift for continuity.
• Help improve watch desk workflows and test AI-driven platforms.
• Perform other duties as required based on business needs.

Skills

Threat monitoring

Real-time analysis

Incident reporting

Decision making under pressure

Communication skills

Collaboration

Alarm management

Crisis management

Teams coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ, is seeking a Day Shift Watch Officer to support the Resiliency Center. You will monitor real-time events, triage incidents, and prepare concise intelligence and travel advisories for leadership and business units.

The role requires 3+ years in a fast-paced security operations environment, familiarity with threat intelligence platforms, and strong communication and teamwork skills. Regular day shift with potential weekend coverage is expected.