Senior Expert – Vulnerability Management & Defensive Analytics

Job title: Senior Expert – Vulnerability Management & Defensive Analytics

Company: Octapharma


Job description: The IT DepartmentYou will report directly to the Group Director Information Security.
The Security team is responsible for the design and implementation of Octapharma’s group security strategy and program. As a privately owned company, we benefit from a stable organizational structure and a long-term strategic vision. This allows us to implement a security program that is genuinely focused on generating business value while protecting Octapharma.
Within our team, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in hands-on work, collaborate closely with internal IT teams and external partners, and develop strong business acumen through cross-functional initiatives.“There isn’t a more key role in Cyber that can orchestrate, conduct and derive a positive security effect from our various System Owners across the globe. In this role, the successful candidate can look forward to coaching the best Cyber performance out of teams.”
– Richard Kearney, Group Director Information SecurityWho are you?

• University Degree in Information Security, IT or equivalent
• Desirable: Relevant security certifications such as from ISC2, ISACA, CREST CCTIM or CCIM, SANS and Vendor Certifications.
• 8+ years of professional work experience in IT with relevant roles such as systems developer, network engineering and operations, or security engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in vulnerability management, preferably in organizations which have manufacturing business operations.
• Strong knowledge of vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Tenable, Qualys, Nexpose) and enterprise remediation workflows.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework, CVSS scoring, and threat modeling.
• Hands-on experience in scripting or automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to streamline detection and analysis tasks.
• Strong understanding of Windows, Linux, and network infrastructure vulnerabilities.
• Support Multiple environments: Apply vulnerability management and threat analysis skills across diverse and interconnected environments, including corporate IT, Cloud, and Operational Technology (OT), to ensure comprehensive risk visibility.
• Framework-Guided Hardening: Experience in using industry security benchmarks (such as CIS or NIST) as a reference to help measure security posture and contribute to the development of hardening standards that align with business risks.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present technical findings to diverse audiences.
• Experience in highly regulated industries (e.g., pharmaceutical, healthcare).
• Exposure to cloud security (AWS, Azure), and container security practices.

What’s the best thing about working with us?

• You help save lives – Every day is meaningful as we produce life-saving medicines
• Family values – Long-term perspective for employees and relationships
• Be rewarded with market-related salary and benefits package
• You will have a high level of influence where you can make a difference and leave your footprint
• Work with skilled and fun colleagues in a relatively informal organization
• Skills development – We offer various internal and external employee and leadership trainings, trainee programs and digital solutions

Apply Today!Please apply in English. If you have questions about the position, contact Ms. Claudia Vignau, Senior Expert Talent & Acquisition; +41 55 451 21 35.If you proceed in the process

• We will endeavor to review your profile as quickly as possible and provide you with feedback
• The next step is to conduct a phone interview, which takes about 30 minutes.

Would you like to get to know us better? Learn more about us on our website and follow us daily on LinkedIn!About OctapharmaOctapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing human proteins from human plasma and human cell lines. We employ more than 11,000 people worldwide to support the treatment of patients in 120 countries with products across three therapeutic areas: Immunotherapy, Haematology and Critical Care. With seven R&D sites and five state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Austria, France, Germany, and Sweden, Octapharma also operates over 195 plasma donation centres across Europe and the US. With four decades of experience, we are committed to advancing patient care worldwide.

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Location: Lachen, Schwyz

Job date: Sun, 20 Jul 2025 07:56:49 GMT

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