Cybersecurity Analyst, Offensive Security

McCormick & Company; Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormick & Company is hiring a Cybersecurity Analyst for our Offensive Security product team in Gurgaon on a hybrid (50/50) basis. You’ll perform penetration testing support, vulnerability assessments, and security testing across web, cloud, identity, and network domains under senior guidance.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field with 1–5 years in cybersecurity, and certifications such as Security+, CEH, or PNPT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, related field, or measurable knowledge from serving in industry/military/government unit.
• Certifications such as Security+, eJPT, PNPT, CEH, cloud security certifications, or equivalent demonstrated knowledge are preferred.
• 1-5 years’ professional experience working in cybersecurity or information technology.
• Foundational knowledge of penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, threat modeling, or security testing methodologies.
• Working knowledge of operating systems, networking, web technologies, cloud platforms, and enterprise identity concepts.
• Ability to analyze technical issues, validate security findings, and communicate risk clearly to technical audiences.
• Familiarity with common security tools and scripting languages, such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Support authorized penetration testing, purple team, and AI security assessment activities under senior team direction.
• Perform reconnaissance, vulnerability validation, basic attack-path analysis, and controlled testing within approved rules of engagement.
• Assist with testing web applications, cloud environments, identity platforms, networks, endpoints, and assigned technologies.
• Collect and document technical evidence, findings, affected assets, and recommended remediation actions.
• Support validation of detection use cases and control gaps with Threat Detection and Response partners.
• Maintain testing tools, scripts, documentation, and awareness of emerging vulnerabilities and offensive security techniques.

Skills

Penetration testing knowledge

Threat modeling

Analytical thinking

Communication of risk

Security tooling familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, related field, or measurable knowledge from serving in industry/military/government unit

Tools

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Job description

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.

We are looking to hire an Cybersecurity Analyst, Offensive Securityimmediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

What We Bring To The Table:

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth opportunities
• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

About The Job

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started on our journey to create flavors for the globe. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique perspective to our team.

McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.

We are looking to hire a Cybersecurity Analyst for our Offensive Security product team immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Gurgaon office.

What We Bring To The Table

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth opportunities
• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

Responsibilities

• Support authorized penetration testing, purple team, and AI security assessment activities under senior team direction.
• Perform reconnaissance, vulnerability validation, basic attack-path analysis, and controlled testing within approved rules of engagement.
• Assist with testing web applications, cloud environments, identity platforms, networks, endpoints, and assigned technologies.
• Collect and document technical evidence, findings, affected assets, and recommended remediation actions.
• Support validation of detection use cases and control gaps with Threat Detection and Response partners.
• Maintain testing tools, scripts, documentation, and awareness of emerging vulnerabilities and offensive security techniques.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, related degree, or measurable knowledge from serving in industry/military/government unit.
• Relevant certifications such as Security+, eJPT, PNPT, CEH, cloud security certifications, or equivalent demonstrated knowledge are preferred.
• 1-5 years’ professional experience working in cybersecurity or information technology
• Foundational knowledge of penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, threat modeling, or security testing methodologies.
• Working knowledge of operating systems, networking, web technologies, cloud platforms, and enterprise identity concepts.
• Ability to analyze technical issues, validate security findings, and communicate risk clearly to technical audiences.
• Familiarity with common security tools and scripting languages, such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar.
• Exposure to application, cloud, network, identity, OT, or AI security is preferred.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.