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February 13, 2026
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Information Technology Security Specialist I

Plainsboro, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
$83K/yr - $150K/yr
Entry Level
Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company dedicated to defeating serious chronic diseases. The IT Security Specialist I will participate in Global Security Operations activities, focusing on prevention, detection, and response to IT security incidents while supporting various IT security activities such as monitoring alerts and incident response.
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Responsibilities

  • Demonstrates high knowledge in a domain of IT Security such as incident response, vulnerability assessment, or administration of security systems and infrastructure
  • Works independently or just need occasional guidance from manager/senior colleagues
  • Handles complex tasks such as security event analysis, vulnerability assessment, reporting, or systems fault isolation with few defined procedures in place
  • Sets directions and delivers results in own role which have direct impact to Global Security Operations - Americas. Within the role the individual recognizes and responds to stakeholder needs and ensures commitments are delivered upon
  • Leverages knowledge of topics such as networking, operating systems, application architecture, log management, log management, SIEM, SOAR, cryptography, scripting, case management, configuration management, and change management
  • Supports routine work such as incident response, vulnerability management, threat intelligence, and systems administration through application of knowledge and established process within these domains
  • Operates common tools for vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, network intrusion detection, intrusion prevention, network analysis, log management, SIEM, and SOAR
  • Supports operations through activities such as renewals of software and hardware support. Contributing to the IT Security planning and budgeting process. Supports planning for systems licensing, lifecycle management, and capacity. Participates as needed in the IT Security planning and budgeting process
  • Handles problems which require solution through a choice between known alternatives, within the area of expertise and direct manager will evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of the solution
  • Participates in evaluation of new security tools, techniques, and technologies
  • Applies fundamental knowledge of programming, scripting, and markup languages such as C++, Java, Perl, Ruby, Python, PHP Visual Basic, ASP, HTML, XML, XSS, .Net/C# and shell scripting

Qualification

Required

  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Information Security is required; relevant experience may be substituted for degree when appropriate
  • 2+ years of hands on systems administration and technology management experience is required
  • Demonstrates high knowledge in a domain of IT Security such as incident response, vulnerability assessment, or administration of security systems and infrastructure
  • Works independently or just need occasional guidance from manager/senior colleagues
  • Handles complex tasks such as security event analysis, vulnerability assessment, reporting, or systems fault isolation with few defined procedures in place
  • Sets directions and delivers results in own role which have direct impact to Global Security Operations - Americas
  • Leverages knowledge of topics such as networking, operating systems, application architecture, log management, log management, SIEM, SOAR, cryptography, scripting, case management, configuration management, and change management
  • Supports routine work such as incident response, vulnerability management, threat intelligence, and systems administration through application of knowledge and established process within these domains
  • Operates common tools for vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, network intrusion detection, intrusion prevention, network analysis, log management, SIEM, and SOAR
  • Handles problems which require solution through a choice between known alternatives, within the area of expertise and direct manager will evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of the solution
  • Participates in evaluation of new security tools, techniques, and technologies
  • Applies fundamental knowledge of programming, scripting, and markup languages such as C++, Java, Perl, Ruby, Python, PHP Visual Basic, ASP, HTML, XML, XSS, .Net/C# and shell scripting
  • Ability to influence others and manage multiple stakeholders
  • The ability to effectively communicate in a verbal or written context essential

Preferred

  • Vendor neutral technical certifications desired
  • Experience working in an enterprise scale IT operations environment desirable
  • Experience performing systems administration in a regulated corporate environment desirable
  • Experience working in a multinational organization attractive
  • Experience with incident response and computer forensics desirable
  • Experience with cloud computing technology, IaaS, and PaaS desired
  • Functional knowledge of network security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, intrusion prevention systems desired
  • Knowledge of identity and access management systems a plus

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee assistance program
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance
  • Time off pursuant to its sick time policy
  • Flex-able vacation policy
  • Parental leave policy
Novo Nordisk is a healthcare company that produces and distributes insulin and other diabetes drugs to treat chronic diseases.
Glassdoor
4.3
Founded in 1923
Bagsværd, Hovedstaden, DNK
10001+ employees
https://www.novonordisk.com
Novo Nordisk is a healthcare company that produces and distributes insulin and other diabetes drugs to treat chronic diseases.
Glassdoor
4.3
Founded in 1923
Bagsværd, Hovedstaden, DNK
10001+ employees
https://www.novonordisk.com