24x7 Security Operations Analyst

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp

Rahway, NJ, USA
Not specified; competitive salary pyckage mentione...
Hybrid
24x7 rotational shift availability
It security platform management
L1 alert triage and resolution
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp is seeking a 24x7 Security Operations Analyst to join their global security operations team in Rahway, NJ. The ideal candidate will be technically proficient in security operations and incident handling, able to manage security platforms and collaborate with engineering and operations teams

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the first line of defense to detect, contain, and remediate security risks across identity, endpoint, network, and cloud platforms.
  • The team combines ITIL-driven process discipline with hands-on technical troubleshooting to ensure critical applications and enterprise security tooling remain operational.
  • Candidates will work in a hybrid environment with competitive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and clear escalation paths within a collaborative team.

Matching Summary

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Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp is seeking a 24x7 Security Operations Analyst to join their global security operations team in Rahway, NJ. The ideal candidate will be technically proficient in security operations and incident handling, able to manage security platforms and collaborate with engineering and operations teams.

Salary

Not specified; Competitive salary package mentioned; Benefits included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 24x7 rotational shift availability
  • IT security platform management
  • L1 alert triage and resolution
  • ServiceNow case management
  • ITIL framework familiarity

Nice-to-have

  • Vendor experience with McAfee or CrowdStrike
  • Mentoring junior analysts
  • Runbook improvement initiatives
  • Strong written English communication
  • Regulatory knowledge like GDPR

Key Requirements

  • BS in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent
  • Solid understanding of security operations workflows
  • Experience correlating signals across multiple platforms

Work Rights

Not specified

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