Operations Technology Associate

Bayer; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement

PTO

Sick leave

Etc.

Job summary

Bayer is seeking an Operations Technology Associate in the United States (Arizona, Tucson) to be the site OT information security focal point. The role drives cybersecurity for manufacturing, greenhouse, lab, and facility systems, ensuring secure, reliable and compliant operations.

You will lead vulnerability remediation, incident response support, and governance-aligned changes across OT infrastructure. The role requires a BS degree in a related field or 4+ years' experience, strong data-driven

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Cyber Operations, Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field OR 4+ years applicable business experience
• Strong analytical skills with data and metrics to back up assumptions and recommendations
• Ability to convince teams to test new processes and methods regularly
• Experience orchestrating programs across functions and coordinating resources
• Proven ability to grow relationships with partners and suppliers
• Innovative consulting mindset to drive digital business strategies
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work on site in manufacturing, greenhouse, and laboratory environments and follow safety/PPE requirements

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain cybersecurity standards, baselines, and hardening for site OT.
• Ensure new systems comply with cybersecurity policies; document exceptions.
• Support engineering and capital projects with cybersecurity guidance across design and implementation.
• Review and execute firewall, network security, and remote access changes per governance.
• Manage identity and access for OT systems including provisioning and audits.
• Maintain OT infrastructure security and maintenance; support cybersecurity platforms.
• Coordinate vulnerability management, patching, configuration management, and remediation.
• Monitor cyber alerts, risks, incidents; participate in incident response and recovery.
• Serve as a technical resource for cybersecurity and infrastructure initiatives.
• Coordinate with vendors and enterprise tech teams to ensure secure service delivery.
• Maintain cybersecurity documentation, asset inventories, risk assessments, and compliance records.
• Prepare status reports and risk updates for leadership.
• Identify and address OT risks; escalate significant issues as needed.

Skills

Cyber Operations

Information Technology

Computer Science

Software Engineering

Data analysis

Process improvement

Communication skills

On-site work

Security concepts

Education

B.S. degree in Cyber Operations

B.S. degree in related field

Job description

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.

Operations Technology Associate

As a Digital Operations Technology Associate, you are the site point of contact for OT information security, ensuring manufacturing, greenhouse, laboratory, automation and facility systems remain secure, reliable, highly available and compliant with Bayer cybersecurity and risk management standards. The role manages hardening assets, vulnerability remediation, maintain documentation and procedures, supports incident response, and helps ensure regulatory and audit requirements are met.

Your Tasks And Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain cybersecurity standards, security baselines, and hardening requirements for site operational technologies.
• Ensure new systems, technologies, and infrastructure changes comply with corporate cybersecurity policies and standards; document and track approved exceptions.
• Support engineering, operations, and capital projects by providing cybersecurity and infrastructure guidance throughout design, implementation, and commissioning.
• Review, administer, and execute approved firewall, network security, and remote access changes in accordance with established governance processes.
• Perform identity and access management activities for OT systems, including account provisioning, deprovisioning, access reviews, and audit support.
• Support the security, availability, and maintenance of OT infrastructure, cybersecurity platforms, and site-critical operational systems.
• Coordinate vulnerability management, patching, configuration management, and remediation activities across the OT environment.
• Monitor cybersecurity alerts, risks, and incidents; participate in incident response, troubleshooting, and recovery efforts.
• Serve as a technical resource for cybersecurity and infrastructure-related initiatives, supporting site operations and continuous improvement efforts.
• Coordinate with vendors, service providers, and enterprise technology teams to ensure secure and reliable service delivery.
• Maintain cybersecurity documentation, asset inventories, risk assessments, and compliance records.
• Prepare and communicate status reports, risk updates, and technical recommendations to site and technology leadership.
• Independently identify and address cybersecurity and operational technology risks while escalating significant issues as appropriate.

Who You Are

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required

• B.S. degree in Cyber Operations, Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field OR 4+ years applicable business experience
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions and recommendations to drive actions
• Ability to convince teams to test out new processes and methods regularly
• Wide experience in orchestrating programs across different functional organizations and allocated resources to ensure continuous engagement
• Proven ability to grow relationships with key partners and suppliers
• Ready to think, behave and act in an innovative consulting manner to drive the organization's digital business strategies
• E xcellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to work on site in manufacturing, greenhouse, and laboratory environments and follow site safety and PPE requirements.

Preferred

• B.S. degree in related field with 3+ years relevant professional experience OR Master's degree in related field with 1+ years relevant professional experience
• Foundational knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing/switching, firewalls, wireless) and information security principles (access control, patching, system hardening).
• Hands-on exposure to network or security work through internships, co-ops, coursework labs, or personal projects.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximate ly $90k-135k. Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive program (if relevant).

• health care
• vision
• dental
• retirement
• PTO
• sick leave
• etc.

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 10/12/26.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

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Location

United States : Arizona : Tucson

Division

Crop Science

Reference Code

888842

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