Head of Security Engineering at S&P Global

Gurugram, Haryana, India

S&P Global  Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Finance, AIIndustries

Requirements

  • 12–15 years of progressive experience in security engineering, with 5+ years in leadership roles
  • Certifications: CISSP, Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP), CSSLP, AWS/GCP Security Specialty, or equivalent
  • Deep expertise in: Cloud security (AWS, GCP, Azure); Application security (OWASP Top 10, SAST/DAST/SCA); Container security; API security; AI/ML security (adversarial ML, model integrity and hardening)
  • Proven ability to remediate vulnerabilities end-to-end, not just identify them
  • Hands-on experience with threat modeling (STRIDE, DREAD), red teaming, and incident response
  • Programming skills (Python, Go, or similar) for scripting and automation
  • Experience with secure SDLC, DevSecOps, and shift-left practices
  • Preferred: Experience securing RAG architectures, vector databases, and prompt engineering workflows
  • Hands-on leader who codes, configures, and responds to alerts alongside the team
  • Strong communicator who translates complex risks into business impact
  • Builder who automates repetitive tasks and scales security with infrastructure
  • AI-native thinker with understanding of LLMs, embeddings, and emerging attack surfaces
  • Accountable owner of outcomes, not just outputs

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the technical security roadmap across cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) and AI/ML systems, while architecting secure-by-design patterns
  • Lead threat modelling, red team exercises, and adversarial simulations for generative AI, promoting secure SDLC adoption across engineering teams
  • Secure the ML model lifecycle against various threats and implement guardrails for generative AI, ensuring data protection through encryption and differential privacy
  • Build and mentor a team of cloud, AppSec, and AI security engineers, conducting regular performance coaching and establishing KPIs for vulnerability management
  • Lead incident response for security events and maintain security observability, ensuring thorough post-mortems and remediation
  • Collaborate with AI, Data, and Product leaders to embed security in roadmaps and represent security in executive forums and audits
  • Ensure compliance with security standards through automated evidence collection

Skills

Security Engineering
Cloud Security
AWS
GCP
Azure
AppSec
AI/ML Security
Threat Modelling
Red Team
Secure SDLC
ML Model Security
Incident Response
Encryption
Differential Privacy
CISSP
ISSEP
CSSLP

S&P Global

Provides financial information and analytics services

About S&P Global

S&P Global provides financial information and analytics to a wide range of clients, including investors, corporations, and governments. The company offers services such as credit ratings, market intelligence, and indices, which help clients understand and navigate the global financial market. S&P Global's products work by utilizing advanced data analytics and research to deliver insights that assist clients in making informed decisions and managing risks. Unlike many competitors, S&P Global has a diverse range of divisions, including S&P Global Ratings and S&P Dow Jones Indices, which allows it to cater to various financial needs. The company's goal is to support clients in driving growth while also committing to corporate responsibility and positive societal impact.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1917Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Professional Development Budget
401(k) Company Match
Family Planning Benefits
Employee Discounts

Risks

Integration challenges with new acquisitions like ProntoNLP may cause operational issues.
Increased competition from AI-driven platforms like Brooklyn Investment Group.
Dependence on volatile credit ratings market could impact revenue stability.

Differentiation

S&P Global integrates advanced AI tools for superior financial analytics capabilities.
The company offers comprehensive ESG solutions, meeting growing sustainability demands.
S&P Global's diverse divisions provide a wide range of financial services globally.

Upsides

Acquisition of ProntoNLP boosts data analytics and sentiment scoring capabilities.
Rising demand for ESG data enhances S&P Global's market position.
Expansion into India strengthens S&P Global's research and insights offerings.

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