Associate Specialist, Cybersecurity Operations

MSD

Operational Technology Cyber Security Analyst contributing to cybersecurity risk management in manufacturing. Collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders to strengthen cybersecurity posture.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRahway • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,100 - $102,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including vulnerability management and incident response, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance OT security posture. Proficient in utilizing enterprise tools for tracking and managing vulnerability remediation tasks and executing cyber hygiene activities.

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Vulnerability ManagementIncident ResponseNetwork SecurityCybersecurity GovernanceData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Vulnerability ScanningThreat AnalysisThreat HuntingCyber Hygiene ActivitiesBaseline OT Security Controls

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsEffective CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ServiceNowSIEMEndpoint ProtectionLogging Platforms

Industry Keywords

OT SecurityCybersecurityManufacturing EnvironmentsCyber Fusion Center

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the identification and remediation of OT vulnerabilities and misconfigurations in alignment with internal prioritization and remediation guidelines
Collaborate with manufacturing sites, engineering teams, and cybersecurity teams to improve OT security posture
Assist with vulnerability scanning and assessment activities across OT assets, applications, and infrastructure
Monitor and analyze potential cyber threats and escalate issues to senior team members or incident response teams as appropriate
Support threat analysis and threat hunting activities under guidance from senior analysts
Assist in preparing reports and communications on OT risk, vulnerabilities, and remediation progress
Support OT cybersecurity governance, metrics, and reporting activities within the Cyber Fusion Center
Utilize enterprise tools (e.g., ServiceNow) to track and manage vulnerability remediation tasks
Execute cyber hygiene activities across manufacturing environments, including asset inventory validation, patching coordination support, backup validation checks, endpoint hardening activities, account and access reviews, and identification of unnecessary services or network communications
Support implementation and maintenance of baseline OT security controls such as network segmentation, firewall rule hygiene, and secure remote access
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and help identify opportunities for automation and process enhancements

Requirements

What you’ll need

0–3 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT operations, or related technical fields
Foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts including vulnerability management, incident response, and network security
Exposure to security tools such as SIEM, endpoint protection, or logging platforms
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and stakeholders
Basic experience with data analysis and working with multiple data sources
HS Diploma required

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
retirement benefits, including 401(k)
paid holidays
vacation
compassionate and sick days