Job Description

Engineer - Information Security – Cloud Infrastructure Security

• 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, Senior 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

• Manage, maintain and tune the Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools
• Partner with the application security team to implement security controls aligned to business operations
• Review IaaS / PaaS architecture roadmaps for the cloud to and recommend baseline security controls and hardening requirements
• Recommend security guardrails to protect workloads within the cloud while maintaining deployment agility
• Follow up with Cloud platform to remediate cloud security issues
• Define security monitoring requirements with the Security Operations Center for Cloud based systems and applications
• Partner with the architecture team on Web Application Firewall and API security protection patterns
• Contribute to the security champions program for material related cloud infrastructure security

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on cloud security and infrastructure.
• Experience deploying containers using CI/CD pipeline tools like GitHub Actions or Jenkins, and Terraform or Helm
• Experience in SaaS apps security tools such as SSPM and CASB
• Self-starter, technology and security hobbyist, enthusiast
• Lifelong learner with endless curiosity
  Bonus Points if you:
• Experience with Cloud Workload Protection Platforms such as Wiz, Palo Alto Prisma, Orca Security, 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
• 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

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://www.nielseniq.com/global/en/ai-safety-policies.

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.

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