Staff Cloud Information Security Engineer

AppDirect; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AppDirect is seeking a Staff Cloud Information Security Engineer in India to safeguard cloud-based assets and lead security initiatives across engineering and support teams.

Expect 6-8 years of relevant experience, strong incident response capabilities, and deep knowledge of security tools and cloud platforms. The role emphasizes proactive risk management, collaboration, and autonomy in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in a similar role in information security.
• Experience with cloud security posture management for AWS/Azure.
• Proven ability in vulnerability management and risk remediation.
• Experience building and operating SOC activities and incident response.
• Strong knowledge of security tools (SIEM, EDR, DLP, CSPM, CASB, CWPP, IPS/IDS, threat intel).
• Comfortable working with Linux and Windows environments.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, containers, CI/CD pipelines and their security.

Responsibilities

• Join the Information Security team as a Staff Cloud Information Security Engineer.
• Keep cloud-based assets secure and prioritize mitigation activities with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering, support, and other teams to maintain security programs.
• Provide recommendations to improve security capabilities of AppDirect’s platform.

Skills

Cloud security posture management

Vulnerability management

SOC activities

Incident detection and response

Security tools proficiency

Linux/Windows administration

Kubernetes/containers security

Tools

SIEM

EDR

DLP

CSPM

CASB

CWPP

IPS/IDS

Threat intelligence

Job description

About AppDirect

Become a digital, global citizen and enable the new generation of digital entrepreneurs around the world. AppDirect offers a subscription commerce platform to sell any product, through any channel, on any device - as a service. We power millions of subscriptions worldwide for organizations. We do this by our values-driven culture—one that enables you to Be Seen, Be Yourself, and Do Your Best Work.

About You

We’re looking for talented yet humble individuals who are smart, passionate, and want to drive disruption in the Information security industry. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative workplace, AppDirect provides an environment where you will be challenged and inspired every day. If you relish the freedom to bring creative, thoughtful solutions to the table that reflect your experience and personality, there\'s no limit to what you can accomplish here.

• Work within the Information Security team as a Staff Cloud Information Security Engineer.
• Ensure the company\'s assets—primarily cloud-based—are kept as secure as possible.
• Prioritize mitigation activities in collaboration with various stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, support, and company-wide teams to maintain security and compliance programs.
• Provide recommendations to improve the security capabilities of the company’s platform.

What we’re looking for

• 6-8 years of experience in a similar role, even if partially meeting the listed requirements below:
• Cloud security posture management (AWS/Azure)
• Vulnerability management (risk classification, remediation, false positive analysis)
• Building and maintaining Security Operations Center (SOC) activities
• Strong skills in incident detection and response, including spotting malicious activity.
• Solid knowledge of security tools: SIEM, EDR, DLP, CSPM, CASB, CWPP, IPS/IDS,Threat intelligence, etc.
• Comfortable working with Linux and Windows environments.
• Understanding of modern infrastructure: Kubernetes, containers, CI/CD pipelines, and their security.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and own initiatives end-to-end.
• Creative, risk-aware, and solution-oriented mindset with strong prioritization and autonomy.
• Any Information Security Certification (CEH, Security+, OSCP, etc.) is an asset.

At AppDirect, we believe that innovation thrives in an environment that houses diversity of excellence, experience and thought. We respect each AppDirector as their own fingerprint; unique with no one alike. We foster an environment of inclusion without regard to race, religion, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity enabling AppDirectors to embrace their uniqueness to do their best work. As such, we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities.

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