OT Security Response Engineer

Biopharma Careers; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Well-being program

Family planning

Generous PTO

Equity & bonus

Job summary

Moderna is seeking an Operational Technology Response Engineer to strengthen enterprise defense and incident response across OT environments. You will join the Cybersecurity Incident Response team, balancing cyber containment with operational continuity to protect critical manufacturing systems.

The role requires 6+ years in cybersecurity or IT with OT/ICS knowledge, hands-on Splunk ES, Defender, and CrowdStrike Falcon experience, and collaboration with OT/IT teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related discipline.
• 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity, software engineering, and/or IT with threat detection, detections engineering, response, or threat hunting.
• Hands-on expertise in Splunk Enterprise Security (ES), Defender, and CrowdStrike Falcon.
• Knowledge of OT/ICS environments, manufacturing networks, equipment connectivity and operational constraints in these environments.
• Understanding of cloud security architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern detection telemetry.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, and CIS frameworks for threat mapping and control alignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead incident response activities across OT and IT environments, coordinating containment and recovery.
• Investigate security alerts related to malware, endpoint threats, identity-based attacks, etc.
• Perform hands-on analysis using Splunk ES, Defender, and CrowdStrike Falcon.
• Assess regulatory concerns in OT environments and ensure compliant response.
• Coordinate across cybersecurity, OT, and IT teams for rapid containment.
• Communicate findings and business impact clearly to stakeholders.

Skills

Incident response

OT security

Splunk ES

Defender

CrowdStrike Falcon

OT/ICS knowledge

Cloud security

MITRE ATT&CK

NIST/CIS frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related discipline

Tools

Splunk Enterprise Security

Nozomi

CrowdStrike Falcon

Job description

The Role:

Moderna is seeking an Operational Technology (OT) Response Engineerto strengthen our enterprise defense andincident responsecapabilitieswith afocus on protecting and responding to threats across OT environments.This rolebrings together incident responseexpertiseandOTCybersecurity,centeredon protecting the systems thatmonitor, control, and support critical manufacturing operations.Thispositionwill sit on theCybersecurityIncident Response team and collaborate acrossCybersecurity teams and OT-related teamsall whilesupportingcontainment and responseactions that account for the unique constraints of industrial systems.The idealcandidatewill combine incident responseexpertisewith a deep technical understanding of OT environmentsand OT-specific threats. They will be skilled at balancing cyberincidentswith operationalcontinuityin mind, ensuring that response activities are practical,timelyand aligned with theappropriate cross-functionalpartnersto help keep Moderna secure.

Here’s What You’ll Do

Incident Response & Investigation

• Strong understanding of incident response processes, including triage, containment, eradication,recoveryand post-incidentreview.
• Experience investigating security alerts, related to malware, endpoint threats,identitybasedattacks, etc.
• Hands‑on experience with security tools such as Splunk SIEM, Nozomi, CrowdStrike Falcon
• Understanding of regulatory concerns in an OT environment
• Experience coordinating response efforts across multiple teams, like cybersecurity, OT, and IT teams
• Strong communicationskills, with the ability to clearly summarize technical findings, business impact,and necessaryresponse actions
• Knowledge of OT-specific threats
• Comfortable investigating security events by analyzing alerts and digging into logs about network traffic and system behavior

Here’s What You’ll Need (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s orMaster’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, ora relateddiscipline.
• 6+yearsof experience incybersecurity, software engineering, and/orIT withsubject matterexpertiseinareassuch asthreat detection,detectionsengineering,response, or threat hunting.
• Strong hands‑onexpertisein Splunk Enterprise Security (ES), Defender,andCrowdStrike Falcon.
• Knowledge of OT/ICSenvironments, manufacturing networks, equipmentconnectivityand operational constraints in these environments.
• Understandingofcloud security architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern detection telemetry.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, and CIS frameworks for threat mapping and control alignment.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive healthcare, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
• A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
• Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Savings and investments to help you plan for the future
• Location-specific perks and extras

The salary range for this role is $145,900.00 - $234,200.00. 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 individual’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award, subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world‑class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.

Our Working Model

As we build our company, we have always believed an in‑person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in‑office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment.

Equal Opportunities

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non‑discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law.Moderna is a place where everyone can grow.

Moderna is an E‑Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Accommodations

We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best.Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations team at [e-mail] .

Export Control Notice

This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, employment is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to access export‑controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role Moderna is unable to sponsor non‑U.S. persons to apply for an export control license.