Senior Engineer, SaaS Security Posture Management at NielsenIQ

Pune City, maharashtra, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cloud Security, Automation, IaC, DevSecOps, Container Security, Threat Detection, Monitoring, Data Protection, Compliance, Risk Assessment, Documentation, Stakeholder Management, Security Policies, Continuous Compliance, SaaS Security, Security Orchestration

Industry

Software Development

Description

Job Description Senior Engineer, SaaS Security Posture Management NielsenIQ is maturing its Cloud Infrastructure Security programs and is recruiting a Cybersecurity Engineer who will be responsible for evaluating the tools, processes and procedures used to secure applications within the cloud focused on Microsoft Azure, but includes GCP and AWS. You will be supporting programs across all geographies and business units. As the Cloud Infrastructure Security, Sr. Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining the tools and technologies that secure cloud applications and platforms. You will oversee cloud security tools and technologies within a multi-national matrixed environment. The cloud infrastructure security engineer will have the opportunity to replace the current Cloud Workload Protection Platform and advocate for the tech stack used for monitoring. This position will involve working closely with application development teams, business units, technical and non-technical stakeholders to drive the adoption and maturity of the NIQ’s Cloud security programs. Responsibilities Oversee development of cloud-native security controls and guardrails. Implement scalable automation and security orchestration using IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep). Integrate security throughout CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps workflows. Design and manage container/Kubernetes security (EKS, AKS, GKE). Implement advanced logging, threat detection, and monitoring architectures. Partner with SaaS apps owners to remediate misconfigurations across key SaaS apps Review IaaS / PaaS architecture roadmaps for the cloud to and recommend baseline security controls and hardening requirements Deploy, configure, and manage CASB solutions to secure access to cloud applications and enforce data protection controls. Implement policies for DLP, threat protection, access control, and anomaly detection across sanctioned and unsanctioned cloud apps. Monitor user behavior and cloud application usage to detect risky activities, shadow IT, and data exfiltration attempts. Implement and manage SSPM tools to monitor, assess, and remediate security misconfigurations across SaaS applications. Continuously evaluate SaaS platforms for compliance with security policies, data protection requirements, and industry standards. Contribute to the security champions program for material related cloud infrastructure security Qualifications 10+ years of overall cybersecurity experience with significant focus on cloud security. Deep knowledge of compliance frameworks: NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, SOC2, and GDPR Advanced experience in automation, IaC, policy-as-code. Proven experience leading or mentoring teams. Excellent documentation, presenting, and stakeholder management skills. Define and maintain cloud security policies, standards, baselines, and configuration hardening guides Monitor cloud environments for configuration drift and enforce continuous compliance Manage risk assessments and document security exceptions and remediation plans Self-starter, technology and security hobbyist, enthusiast Excellent presentation and communication skills Lifelong learner with endless curiosity Bonus Points if you: Experience with Cloud Workload Protection Platforms such as Azure Security Center, Wiz, Palo Alto Prisma, etc. Experience working with and securing modern enterprise technologies including containers, virtualization, cloud, secrets management, orchestration, authentication, SSO, MFA, federation in multi-cloud environments, passwordless, zero trust architecture Hands-on experience with top CASB solutions (e.g., Netskope, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, Zscaler, Palo Alto Prisma SaaS, Skyhigh). Certifications such as AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security, AZ-303: Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, vendor specific training Demonstrated engagement in security conferences, training, learning, associations is highly desired and fully supported Additional Information Enjoy a flexible and rewarding work environment with peer-to-peer recognition platforms. Recharge and revitalize with help of wellness plans made for you and your family. Plan your future with financial wellness tools. Stay relevant and upskill yourself with career development opportunities Our Benefits Flexible working environment Volunteer time off LinkedIn Learning Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP) 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. For more information, visit NIQ.com Want to keep up with our latest updates? Follow us on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion

Responsibilities

The Senior Engineer will oversee the development of cloud-native security controls and implement scalable automation and security orchestration. This role involves working closely with application development teams and business units to enhance the maturity of cloud security programs.