Senior Engineer, Cloud security

NielsenIQ; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

Job summary

NIQ is seeking a Senior Engineer, Cybersecurity to secure cloud applications across Azure, AWS, and GCP. You will deploy, manage, and optimize CWPP, CNAPP, and CSPM tools, define guardrails, and collaborate with global teams to protect cloud workloads.

You will apply hands-on expertise with Docker and Kubernetes, support IaC validation, and contribute to security best practices and training across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
• 6-8 years of cybersecurity experience with focus on cloud security.
• Experience deploying CWPP, CNAPP, and CSPM technologies.
• Strong cloud tech knowledge including containers, virtualization, and multi-clouds.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Bitbucket, Gitlab, Jenkins, Terraform.
• IaC validation using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Terraform, and Kubernetes.
• Proficient with cloud security tools such as Wiz, Orca Security, or Palo Alto Prisma.
• Knowledge of CASB and SSPM tools; familiarity with Zero Trust and secrets management.
• Certifications such as AZ-500, AWS Security – Specialty, or GCP certifications are a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, self-starter attitude, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, manage, and optimize cloud security technologies (CWPP, CNAPP, CSPM).
• Partner with cloud platform and app security teams to implement controls.
• Provide security recommendations for cloud IaaS/PaaS/SaaS roadmaps.
• Define and enforce security guardrails for workloads and agility.
• Collaborate with development, infra, and security teams to address vulnerabilities and ensure compliance.
• Automate security monitoring and IaC validation using CI/CD tools.
• Collaborate with Security Operations Center to define monitoring needs.
• Drive cloud security best practices across Azure and AWS environments.
• Work with architecture teams on WAF and API security patterns.
• Contribute to the security champions program and design discussions.
• Apply hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes to container security.

Skills

Cloud security

Security architecture

CI/CD pipelines

IaC validation

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Security monitoring

Cloud trust frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

Bitbucket

Gitlab

Jenkins

Terraform

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Wiz

Orca Security

Palo Alto Prisma

CNAPP

CWPP

CSPM

Job description

NIQ is seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer, Cybersecurity to join our growing cybersecurity team. In this role, you will be responsible for evaluating, deploying, and managing tools, processes, and procedures to secure cloud applications across multiple platforms, including Microsoft Azure, AWS, and GCP. The successful candidate will be proficient in Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP), and Cloud Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) technologies. Additionally, you will be responsible for collaborating with teams across geographies and playing a key role in securing cloud infrastructure within a multi-national environment.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, manage, and optimize cloud security technologies, including CWPP, CNAPP, and CSPM solutions, to secure cloud platforms and applications.
• Partner with the cloud platform and app security teams to implement security controls aligned with business operations.
• Provide security recommendations for cloud IaaS/PaaS/SaaS architecture roadmaps, including baseline security controls and hardening requirements.
• Define and enforce security guardrails that protect workloads while maintaining deployment agility.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and security teams to identify vulnerabilities, implement security controls, and ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Automate security monitoring, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) validation using tools such as GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Terraform, and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with the Security Operations Center to define monitoring requirements for cloud-based systems and applications.
• Drive cloud security best practices across Azure/AWS environments, including identity management, secrets management, workload protection, and secure configuration baselines.
• Partner with architecture teams on Web Application Firewall (WAF) and API security protection patterns.
• Contribute to the security champions program by providing expertise and training on cloud infrastructure security.
• Assist in design and architecture discussions, ensuring that security is embedded in the design of cloud infrastructure.
• Apply hands-on experience with container technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes, to address security concerns related to containerized environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related technical field; equivalent work experience will be considered.
• 6-8 years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on cloud security and infrastructure.
• Proficiency in deploying and managing CWPP, CNAPP, and CSPM technologies.
• Expertise cloud technologies, including container technologies, virtualization, and orchestration within multi-cloud environments.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Bitbucket, Gitlab, Jenkins, and Terraform.
• Experience in infrastructure-as-code (IaC) validation using tools such as GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Terraform, and Kubernetes
• Strong experience in managing cloud security tools such as Wiz, Orca Security, or Palo Alto Prisma.
• Strong knowledge of CASB and SSPM tools
• Familiarity with cloud security best practices and industry frameworks (Zero Trust, passwordless authentication, secrets management, etc.).
• Certifications such as AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, or GCP certifications are a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, capable of addressing complex security challenges with innovative solutions.
• Self-starter with a passion for technology, cybersecurity, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated engagement in security conferences, training, and continuous learning is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a global, matrixed environment.

Additional Information

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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