Security Operations Specialist I

McKinsey & Company; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinsey in Gurgaon seeks a senior cybersecurity professional to act as a frontline technical authority, protecting the firm’s global digital ecosystem across on-prem, cloud, AI, and endpoints.

You will lead vulnerability management lifecycle, optimize scans and configurations, and architect automation and API integrations to streamline asset inventory and remediation. Collaboration with global engineering, product leads, and offensive security teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, information security or related field.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CEH or SANS/GIAC preferred.
• 5+ years in enterprise security/vulnerability management and related experience.
• Experience administering/integrating CSPM, KSPM, vulnerability tools, SOAR.
• Cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, GCP; networking and servers knowledge.
• Container/Kubernetes security and secrets management a plus.
• Familiarity with Wiz, Prisma AIRS, GitGuardian, Koi or similar tools.
• Experience using AI tools to scale impact (MCPs, Cursor, Claude).
• Understanding of Cyber Kill Chain, MITRE ATT&CK; apply NIST/ISO27001.
• API-based automation and integrations; CI/CD experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as frontline technical authority safeguarding McKinsey’s global digital ecosystem.
• Shrink the firm’s attack surface across on-prem, cloud, AI, and endpoints.
• Drive the lifecycle of vulnerability management platforms; optimize scans and configurations.
• Architect automation and API integrations to streamline inventory and remediation.
• Partner with global engineering, product, and security teams to embed security-by-design.

Skills

Enterprise security

Vulnerability management

Security automation

API integrations

CI/CD

Cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Kubernetes security

Threat intelligence frameworks (NIST/M

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Security certifications (CISSP/CISM/CRISC/CEH/SANS-GIAC)

Tools

CSPM

KSPM

Vulnerability Management tools

SOAR

Wiz

Prisma AIRS

GitGuardian

Koi

AI tools (MCPs, Cursor, Claude)

Job description

Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges? You’ve come to the right place.

YOUR IMPACT

You will serve as a frontline technical authority safeguarding McKinsey’s global digital ecosystem. You will actively shrink the firm’s attack surface across on-premises, cloud, AI, and endpoint environments by translating complex cyber telemetry into actionable business defense. Operating with high autonomy within the Product & Platform Security group, you will drive qwn the lifecycle of our vulnerability management platforms—optimizing scan coverage, fine-tuning configurations, and integrating systems across cloud infrastructure, containers, and modern AI workloads. You will synthesize threat intelligence and vulnerability data using frameworks such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, and the Cyber Kill Chain to contextualize residual risk, prioritize remediation, and advise business stakeholders. You will be involved in architect automation & tooling design and build resilient API integrations and automations that streamline asset inventory, vulnerability prioritization, and operational efficiency. You will partner globally with engineering, product leads, and offensive security teams (Red Team, Threat Intel, Pen Testing) to embed security-by-design into everyday system delivery. You will have the opportunity to work in advanced agile security workflows, and mentor emerging talent across our distributed team spanning Prague, Gurgaon, and San José.

YOUR GROWTH

You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference. When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning:Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters:From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community:With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Exceptional benefits:On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, information security or a related field, or equivalent work experience, required
• Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CEH or SANS/GIAC preferred
• 5+ years in enterprise security/vulnerability management and relevant technical degrees or equivalent practical experience
• Advanced, hands-on experience administering and integrating security solutions such as CSPM, KSPM, Vulnerability Management tools, SOAR tools, etc
• Solid understanding of multiple technologies, including networking, server operating systems, application platforms and workstations, and cloud environments such as AWS, Azure & GCP
• Working knowledge of container and Kubernetes security, with exposure to application security and secrets management a plus
• Familiarity with platforms such as Wiz, Prisma AIRS, GitGuardian, Koi, or comparable tools is beneficial
• Knowledge and experience leveraging/using AI tools and technologies MCPs, Cursor, Claude etc. to optimize and scale impact in work is a plus
• Strong understanding of the Cyber Kill Chain, MITRE ATTACK, common attack methods and remediation approaches, with the ability to apply risk frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001 in practical ways
• Experience building automation and integrations using APIs, with CI/CD experience a plus

FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites.