Senior Security Specialist

Nokia; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Health & well-being support

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Career growth

Continuous learning

Recognition programs

Ergonomic support

Job summary

Nokia is seeking a Senior Security Specialist to enhance our cybersecurity posture across IT and business operations. You will conduct in-depth security assessments, implement secure-by-design principles, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate strategies into actionable initiatives.

You will also mentor colleagues, promote best practices, and act as a trusted advisor to protect Nokia’s critical assets in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Broad cyber security expertise across endpoints and apps.
• Experience with multi-cloud environments.
• Knowledge of network security architecture and controls.
• Experience with vulnerability testing and remediation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments and audits to implement secure-by-design.
• Translate strategies into actionable requirements with threat modeling.
• Advise teams to ensure Nokia security policy compliance.
• Evaluate supplier security measures and provide feedback.
• Mentor colleagues and promote security excellence.

Skills

Cyber security expertise

Multi-cloud experience

Network security

Vulnerability testing

Education

Degree in CS or related field

Job description

As a Senior Security Specialist in Nokia's Information Security SAS Analysis & Advisory team, you will be at the forefront of enhancing our cybersecurity posture. Your role involves conducting in-depth security assessments and implementing a secure-by-design approach across IT and business operations. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will translate security strategies into actionable initiatives while acting as a trusted advisor to promote best practices.

As a Senior Security Specialist in Nokia's Information Security SAS Analysis & Advisory team, you will be at the forefront of enhancing our cybersecurity posture. Your role involves conducting in-depth security assessments and implementing a secure-by-design approach across IT and business operations. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will translate security strategies into actionable initiatives while acting as a trusted advisor to promote best practices. The work environment is dynamic and collaborative, where innovation thrives and continuous learning is encouraged. You'll engage with cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, tackling real-world security challenges. Mentoring less experienced colleagues will also be part of your journey, fostering a team culture committed to security excellence and proactive solutions that protect Nokia’s critical assets.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Conduct comprehensive security assessments and audits for IT and business solutions to implement a secure-by-design framework.
• Translate security strategies into actionable requirements, prioritizing threat modeling and alerting protocols.
• Provide expert security consulting to various teams, ensuring compliance with Nokia Security Policies and guidelines.
• Evaluate supplier security measures, delivering constructive feedback and recommended improvements.
• Serve as a Trusted Security Advisor, advocating for best practices to enhance protection of critical assets.
• Identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities in digital solutions through proactive assessments and research.
• Develop and implement innovative security solutions within Nokia’s Corporate Infrastructure, emphasizing design and validation.
• Mentor less experienced team members, fostering a collaborative culture focused on security excellence.

Key Skills And Experience

Must-Have

• Solid technical expertise in cyber security domains (e.g., endpoint security, application security testing)
• Strong experience with public cloud solutions in multi-cloud environments
• Practical knowledge of network security and architectural implementations
• Experience in vulnerability testing and remediation strategies

Nice-to-Have

• A degree or master’s in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber Security, or related field
• Cyber security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, CRISC, GCP Cloud Security Engineer)
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
• The ability to convey technical security concepts to non-technical audiences

About Us

Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

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Our recruitment process

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If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

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About The Team

Some of our benefits in India:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work–life balance
• Health and well-being support – medical insurance for you and your family, health check-ups, life and accident insurance, well-being programs, and employee resource groups
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibility
• Personal Support Service 24/7 – a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
• Career growth & mobility – technical career paths, job rotations, international assignments, and relocation support
• Continuous learning – technical certifications, mentoring programs, coaching, and digital learning platforms
• Opportunities to innovate and contribute through Nokia’s research and development environment
• Recognition programs that celebrate outstanding contributions
• Workplace support – ergonomic working support and mobile device programs based on eligibility