Senior Engineer, SaaS Security Posture Management at Nielsen

Pune, Maharashtra, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Cybersecurity, Cloud ComputingIndustries

Requirements

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
Ability to define and maintain cloud security policies, standards, baselines, and configuration hardening guides
Ability to monitor cloud environments for configuration drift and enforce continuous compliance
Ability to 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: Experience with Cloud Workload Protection Platforms such as Azure Security Center, Wiz, Palo Alto Prisma, etc
Bonus: 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
Bonus: Hands-on experience with top CASB solutions

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 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
Evaluate tools, processes, and procedures used to secure applications within the cloud (focused on Microsoft Azure, including GCP and AWS)
Maintain tools and technologies that secure cloud applications and platforms
Oversee cloud security tools and technologies within a multi-national matrixed environment
Replace the current Cloud Workload Protection Platform and advocate for the tech stack used for monitoring
Work closely with application development teams, business units, technical and non-technical stakeholders to drive adoption and maturity of NIQ’s Cloud security programs

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Microsoft AzureGCPAWSTerraformCloudFormationARM/BicepCI/CDDevSecOpsKubernetesEKSAKSGKEIaCCASBCloud Workload ProtectionSaaS Security

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or on-site?

The position is on-site.

What salary or compensation is offered for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key qualifications and skills required for this Senior Engineer role?

Candidates need 10+ years of cybersecurity experience with a focus on cloud security, deep knowledge of compliance frameworks like NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, SOC2, and GDPR, and advanced experience in automation, IaC, and policy-as-code. Proven experience leading or mentoring teams is also required.

What is the work environment like at NielsenIQ for this position?

The role involves working in a multi-national matrixed environment, collaborating closely with application development teams, business units, and technical and non-technical stakeholders across all geographies.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Engineer position?

A strong candidate will have 10+ years of cybersecurity experience focused on cloud security, expertise in compliance frameworks and automation tools like IaC, and proven leadership in mentoring teams.

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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