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The Opportunity

At Avantor, people are the most important part of our success because they drive our global performance. Thats why our Operations, Lab Services, Sales, and many other teams rely on our talent acquisition initiatives to attract, engage, and hire the right talent. Our IT Engineering vertical is a crucial part of this, enabling all our internal teams worldwide to grow beyond their limits.

We are seeking a Senior Incident Responder to join our growing Security Operations team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience identifying, containing, and resolving cyber threats in a fast-paced environment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop proactive threat mitigation strategies and enhance our cybersecurity posture.

What Were Looking For

• Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.


• Experience: 5+ years in incident response, SOC operations, or related cybersecurity roles.


• Proficient with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, LogRhythm) and endpoint protection tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, Carbon Black).


• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems (Windows, Linux), and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).


• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) for automation.


• Knowledge of threat intelligence platforms, vulnerability management, and penetration testing.


• Working knowledge of industry standards like NIST SP 800-61 and MITRE ATT&CK Framework.

Bonus Qualifications

• Certifications such as GCIH, GCFA, GCFE, ECIH.


• Experience with digital forensics tools (e.g., EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Volatility).


• Background in threat hunting and APT tactics.

Who You Are

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.


• Detail-oriented with good prioritization skills.


• Team player capable of effective collaboration.

How You Thrive And Create An Impact

Incident Detection & Analysis

• Monitor security events and alerts using SIEM and other tools.


• Perform threat triage to assess severity and scope.

Incident Response & Containment

• Lead containment, remediation, and recovery efforts.


• Coordinate with stakeholders for effective incident resolution.

Threat Intelligence & Hunting

• Work with threat intelligence teams to identify emerging threats.


• Proactively hunt for malicious activities.

Reporting & Documentation

• Develop incident reports and lessons learned.


• Present findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Process Improvement

• Improve incident response procedures and tools.

Collaboration & On-Call Support

• Participate in on-call rotations and support after-hours incidents.


• Collaborate with SOC analysts and other teams.

Why Join Avantor?

Be part of a global team of over 14,000 associates committed to advancing life sciences. Your work contributes to life-changing outcomes, from medical treatments to innovative devices. We foster a diverse, inclusive culture with opportunities for growth. Apply today!