Engineer, Cloud Security ( SSPM - SaaS security Posture Management ) at Nielsen

Pune, Maharashtra, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Cybersecurity, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

4+ years of experience in conducting cloud security posture assessments aligned to CIS Benchmarks, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC2, etc
Experience defining and maintaining cloud security policies, standards, baselines, and configuration hardening guides
Experience monitoring cloud environments for configuration drift and enforcing continuous compliance
Experience managing risk assessments and documenting security exceptions and remediation plans
Self-starter, technology and security hobbyist, enthusiast
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Lifelong learner with endless curiosity
Bonus Points
Experience with Cloud Workload Protection Platforms such as Azure Security Center, Wiz, Palo Alto Prisma, etc
Experience working on SSPM and CASB tools
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
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

Responsibilities

Manage, maintain and tune the cloud workload protection platform
Partner with the application security team to implement security controls aligned to business operations
Partner with SaaS apps owners to remediate misconfigurations across key SaaS apps
Review IaaS / PaaS architecture roadmaps for the cloud and recommend baseline security controls and hardening requirements
Recommend security guardrails to protect workloads within the cloud while maintaining deployment agility
Define security monitoring requirements with the Security Operations Center for Cloud based systems and applications
Partner with the threat intelligence teams to identify shadow IT and applications
Contribute to the security champions program for material related cloud infrastructure security

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Cloud SecurityMicrosoft AzureGCPAWSSSPMSaaS SecurityCloud Workload ProtectionIaaSPaaSSecurity ControlsSecurity MonitoringShadow IT

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or on-site?

The position is on-site.

What experience is required for this role?

Candidates need 4+ years of experience conducting cloud security posture assessments aligned to CIS Benchmarks, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC2, etc., along with skills in defining and maintaining cloud security policies, monitoring for configuration drift, and managing risk assessments.

What is the salary range for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the bonus qualifications for this role?

Bonus points for experience with Cloud Workload Protection Platforms such as Azure Security Center, Wiz, Palo Alto Prisma, etc., SSPM and CASB tools, and securing modern enterprise technologies including containers and virtual machines.

What kind of candidate stands out for this position?

A self-starter who is a technology and security hobbyist and enthusiast, with excellent presentation and communication skills, and a lifelong learner with endless curiosity will stand out.

Nielsen

Global measurement and data analytics provider

About Nielsen

Nielsen provides measurement and data analytics services to help businesses understand consumers and markets globally. The company operates through two main divisions: Nielsen Global Media, which offers reliable metrics for the media and advertising industries, and Nielsen Global Connect, which supplies consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers with actionable insights about the marketplace. Nielsen combines its proprietary data with other sources to give clients a comprehensive view of current trends and future opportunities. With a presence in over 100 countries, Nielsen aims to support companies in making informed decisions to drive innovation and growth.

Town of Clarkstown, New YorkHeadquarters

1963Year Founded

$45.1MTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, ConsultingIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Risks

Competition from digital-native analytics firms threatens Nielsen's market share.

Privacy regulations may impact Nielsen's data collection capabilities.

Private equity acquisition could lead to strategic shifts misaligned with client needs.

Differentiation

Nielsen offers comprehensive cross-platform measurement solutions, including mobile media markets.

The Diverse Media Equity program elevates diverse-owned media companies' visibility.

Nielsen Impact Score evaluates marketing value of university athletic programs.

Upsides

Acquisition of Telephia enhances Nielsen's mobile media measurement capabilities.

Partnerships with P&G and NMSDC support diverse media representation.

Collaboration with TikTok improves digital audience measurement services.

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