Deputy Chief Info Security Officer

Bayer - Creve Coeur, MO

Full-time

Creve Coeur, MO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) supports the CISO in developing, implementing, and managing the organization's information security program. This role encompasses a broad range of activities including policy development, security operations oversight, risk management, and ensuring compliance with relevant security standards and regulations. The DCISO plays a critical role in protecting the organization's information assets and technologies from cyber threats, aligning security initiatives with business objectives, and promoting a culture of security awareness across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Input, along with CISO & CSRM LT in the development and implementation of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy and vision that aligns with business goals and objectives.
• Provide routine updates to Bayer's Executive Risk Committee and Assurance Committee on identified compliance and risk topics.
• Ensure security programs comply with applicable country, federal, and state laws, regulations, and policies to reduce or eliminate risk and audit findings.
• Assume divisional cyber responsibilities and partner with the CIO Leadership Team.
• Accountable for oversight of the cyber security operations performance for cyber security foundations.
• Serve as the Executive Security Officer for Bayer NA, including The Climate Corporation, Pharma, and Consumer Health.
• Collaborate with Bayer US Divisions to drive a business-aligned strategy that achieves business objectives while strengthening the security posture.
• Responsible for fostering strong connections with the Legal department to uphold the relationship with the USDA.
• Interact with the US Board and Security Committee, as well as engaging with the Senior Bayer Representative, Global Leadership Council, and Board of Management and Assurance Committee.
• Permanent member of the Divisional Chief Information Officer (CIO) Leadership Team, and other Divisional Executive boards.
• Lead the partnership with Crop Science to maintain relationship with US Homeland Security.
• Accountable for the oversight and reporting of security posture of the critical Global Bayer affiliates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.
• Proven experience in an executive cybersecurity role.
• Comprehensive understanding of information security principles, frameworks, and standards.
• Familiarity with the CIISec Skills Framework.
• Strong leadership abilities with excellent communication skills.
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to identify and address security vulnerabilities and threats proactively.
• Deep knowledge of information security technologies and frameworks.
• A collaborative mindset, capable of working effectively across different departments and with external partners.

Nice-to-haves

• Able to achieve US Government background clearance.
• Relevant experience in a digital native organization (Cloud, DevSecOps, AI).