Information Security Analyst

S&P Global Market Intelligence; Gurugram District, Dadri; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

S&P Global Market Intelligence is hiring a Cyber Security Analyst in Gurugram District, India. This role emphasizes hands-on experience in Application Security and Software Supply Chain Security, making it ideal for early-career professionals looking to enhance their skills.

Key responsibilities include conducting security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, and collaborating on secure development practices. The position requires familiarity with AppSec tools and Cloud Security concepts, alongside strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Cybersecurity focusing on Application Security.
• Practical experience in Software Supply Chain Security preferred.
• Basic understanding of Cloud Security.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on Application Security assessments (SAST, DAST, SCA).
• Identify and remediate vulnerabilities in applications.
• Support Software Supply Chain Security initiatives.
• Prepare security reports and risk assessments.

Skills

Application Security

Cloud Security

Vulnerability Management

Secure Coding Practices

Threat Modeling

CI/CD Pipeline Security

Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or equivalent

Tools

SonarQube

OWASP ZAP

Snyk

Docker

Job description

About the Role

We are hiring a Cyber Security Analyst with a strong hands-on focus on Application Security (AppSec) and Software Supply Chain Security. The role is ideal for candidates who have practical experience in securing applications and the software development lifecycle, along with basic knowledge of Cloud Security.

This position offers a great opportunity for early-career professionals to deepen their expertise in AppSec while contributing to secure development practices and supply chain risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on Application Security assessments including Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), Software Composition Analysis (SCA), and manual code reviews.
• Identify, analyze, and remediate vulnerabilities in web, mobile, and API applications (OWASP Top 10, API Security, etc.).
• Lead and support Software Supply Chain Security initiatives:
  • Dependency vulnerability management
  • SBOM (Software Bill of Materials) generation and analysis
  • Secure CI/CD pipeline security
  • Code signing, artifact repository security, and open-source risk assessment
  • Conduct threat modeling for applications and integration points
• Review and secure build pipelines, container images, and third-party libraries.
• Work closely with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to embed security into the SDLC.
• Monitor and triage security findings from various AppSec tools.
• Support Cloud Security posture reviews (basic knowledge required): IAM, network security, and cloud misconfigurations.
• Prepare clear security reports, risk assessments, and remediation guidance for stakeholders.
• Stay updated with emerging threats in application security and software supply chain attacks (e.g., SolarWinds, Log4j, dependency confusion).

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in Cybersecurity with strong hands-on exposure in Application Security.
• Practical experience in Software Supply Chain Security (SCA tools, dependency analysis, SBOM) is highly preferred.
• Basic to working knowledge of Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with AppSec tools:
  • SAST: SonarQube, Semgrep, Fortify, Checkmarx
  • DAST: OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite
  • SCA: Snyk, Black Duck, Dependabot, Trivy
  • Others: GitHub Advanced Security, GitLab Ultimate, etc.
• Good understanding of OWASP Top 10, CWE, CVE, and secure coding practices.
• Experience with Docker/container security and CI/CD pipeline security.
• Familiarity with SBOM formats (CycloneDX, SPDX).
• Basic knowledge of cloud platforms and services (IAM, Security Groups, CloudTrail, Security Hub, etc.).
• Basic scripting skills (Python or Bash) added advantage.

Education

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or equivalent.

Soft Skills

• Strong learning agility and willingness to explore new tools and attack techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication skills to explain security risks to non-technical audiences.
• Collaborative mindset with a security-by-design approach.