Senior Engineer, Product Security at Nielsen

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Cybersecurity, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

4+ years of experience working in a technical/hands-on application security, development, or DevOps professional environment
Working knowledge of web stack, web security, and common vulnerabilities (e.g., SQLi, XSS, & beyond)
Experience deploying containers using CI/CD pipeline tools like GitHub Actions, Gitlab Pipelines, Jenkins, and Terraform or Helm
Self-starter, technology and security hobbyist, enthusiast
Lifelong learner with endless curiosity

Responsibilities

Collaborate within Product Security Engineering and Cybersecurity teams to support delivery of its strategic initiatives
Work with engineering teams (Developers, SREs & QAs) to ensure that products are secure on delivery and implement provided security capabilities
Actively contribute to building and maintaining Product Security team security tools and services, including integrations security tools in the CI/CD process
Report on security key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive improvements across engineering teams’ security posture
Contribute to Product Security Engineering team security education program and become an advocate within the organization’s DevSecOps and application security community of practice
Review IaaS / PaaS architecture roadmaps for the cloud and recommend baseline security controls and hardening requirements, supporting threat modelling of NIQ’s products
Support the rollout of DevSecOps capabilities and practices across all geographies and business units
Integration, maintenance, and analyses of the tools and technologies used in securing NIQ products/application throughout their development
Oversee application security capabilities within a multi-national matrixed environment
Opportunity to replace the current Static and Dynamic Application Security Tool and advocate for the tech stack used for monitoring
Work closely with development/engineering teams, business units, technical and non-technical stakeholders, educating them and driving the adoption and maturity of the NIQ’s Product & Application Security programs

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

DevSecOpsApplication SecurityStatic AnalysisDynamic AnalysisCI/CDSASTDASTSecurity ToolsKubernetesProduct Security

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or on-site?

The position is on-site in Chennai/Pune, India.

What experience is required for this Senior Engineer role?

Candidates need 4+ years of experience in application security, development, or DevOps.

What key skills are needed for this product security position?

Required skills include working knowledge of web stack, web security, and common vulnerabilities like SQLi and XSS, plus experience deploying containers using CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, Gitlab Pipelines, Jenkins, Terraform, or Helm.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What qualities make a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates are self-starters, technology and security hobbyists, lifelong learners with endless curiosity; bonus for experience building serverless functions in cloud environments.

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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