Associate Manager, D&T, Cybersecurity Engineer

dsm-firmenich; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

dsm-firmenich is seeking a motivated Cybersecurity Engineer in Hyderabad to join our Digital & Technology Cyber Security Unit. This role focuses on enhancing email security and developing PKI solutions within a diverse atmosphere.

Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of hands-on experience with email security gateways and strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles. Join us to create an inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong and has the opportunity to excel.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience with email security gateways like Proofpoint or Microsoft Defender.
• Strong experience in PKI with OCSP and CRL.
• Strong knowledge of email security threats and phishing techniques.
• Experience designing PKI solutions for hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Ability to conduct security assessments and provide recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Enhance identity security using Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD Conditional Access.
• Advance Email Security to mitigate phishing and other email threats.
• Improve email protocol security with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC configurations.
• Develop PKI architecture for secure identity and encryption across enterprise systems.
• Automate Certificate Lifecycle Management for efficient certificate processes.

Skills

Email security gateways

PKI with OCSP and CRL

Email security threats

Microsoft Azure cloud services

MFA with EntraID

Job description

Associate Manager, D&T, Cybersecurity Engineer

Location: Hyderabad

Purpose of the job

As part of Digital & Technology Cyber Security Unit we are seeking to recruit a motivated Cybersecurity Enginer specialized in collaboration security and email security to join the CyberSecurity Engineering team. You’ll play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing security controls to protect our organization against email-based threats, phishing attacks, and other collaboration security risks. You will also contribute to the continuous enhancement of our security capabilities across IT, OT, and R&D environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Enhance Identity Security by continuously improving Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD Conditional Access policies to support Zero Trust principles, including phishing-resistant MFA and passwordless authentication.Strengthen Entra ID Components such as Enterprise Applications and App Registrations through improved access controls and security configurations.
• Advance Email Security using Microsoft Defender for Office 365 and ProofPoint by enforcing and refining policies to mitigate phishing and other advanced email-based threats.
• Improve Email Protocol Security by enhancing SPF, DKIM, and DMARC configurations for all company domains to reduce spoofing and domain misuse.
• Develop and Improve PKI Architecture to support secure identity, authentication, and encryption across enterprise systems, ensuring alignment with X.509, RFC 5280, and internal governance standards.
• Automate Certificate Lifecycle Management by designing and implementing PKI automation solutions (including ACME-based processes) for efficient certificate issuance, renewal, and revocation, in collaboration with internal teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience with email security gateways like Proofpoint or Microsoft Defender for O36
• Strong experience in PKI with OCSP and CRL (related to certificates)
• Strong knowledge of email security threats, phishing techniques, and mitigation strategies and conditional Access policies, MFA with EntraID (mandatory skill)
• Experience designing PKI solutions for hybrid and multi-cloud environments
• Ability to conduct security assessments and provide recommendations based on industry standards
• Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and security frameworks

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

If you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.