Job Description

Nomura Overview:

Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its four business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Banking. Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com

Nomura Services, India supports the group’s global businesses. With world-class capabilities in trading support, research, information technology, financial control, operations, risk management and legal support, the firm plays a key role in facilitating the group’s global operations across four international regions.

At Nomura, creating an inclusive workplace is a priority. Our approach to inclusion encompasses a variety of initiatives, including sensitization campaigns, implementing conducive policies & programs, providing infrastructure support and engaging in community events. Over time, we have made meaningful progress in these areas, and this commitment has been well-recognized across the industry. We are proud recipients of the prestigious Top 10 Employers award by the India Workplace Equality Index (IWEI), IWEI Gold Employer of Choice awards, India CSR Leadership Award 2024 for Holistic Village Development Program and the YUVA Unstoppable Changemaker Awards.

Divisional Overview:

Powai Information security division is an integral part of Nomura where mostly support functions are delivered out of this entity. We mainly support Nomura wholesale business.

Senior management takes a hands-on approach within the department, and is keen to reward hard work, enthusiasm and success. Nomura presents a unique opportunity to learn and gain experience of a broad range of products and business lines within a supportive setting and surrounded by skilled professionals.

Business Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to join our Information Security team within the Automation & AI function. This role combines Python development expertise with modern AI application development to drive intelligent automation initiatives across our security operations. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience building web applications, APIs, and AI-powered solutions, and security orchestration playbooks while maintaining a solid understanding of cybersecurity principles. You will work at the intersection of security, automation, and AI to transform how our organization approaches information security challenges.

What We Offer:

• We support employee wellbeing by ensuring a sense of purpose and belonging.
• We offer a comprehensive range of wellbeing services which allows employees to get access to the assistance they need at any point in their wellbeing journey.
• Our bespoke benefits support employees and heir family’s holistic wellbeing and are inclusive of diverse identities and family structures.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Design and develop production-ready AI applications using Python and modern LLM frameworks (Claude, Amazon Bedrock, OpenAI APIs)
• Optimize prompt engineering strategies for security-specific use cases
• Design, develop, and maintain security orchestration playbooks for automated incident response and threat mitigation
• Continuously optimize and refine playbooks based on operational feedback and emerging threats
• Develop full-stack web applications using React for frontend and Flask API for backend
• Design and implement RESTful APIs to integrate AI capabilities with existing security tools and orchestration platforms
• Integrate orchestration solutions with SIEM, SOAR, and other security infrastructure
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using Git and modern DevOps practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including security analysts, SOC engineers, and business stakeholders
• Stay current with emerging trends in AI, automation, security orchestration, and cybersecurity technologies

Mandatory Skill Set :

• Understanding of secure coding practices and application security principles

Foundational understanding of information security concepts, principles, and best practices

• Programming Languages: Python
• API Development RESTful API design, authentication, and integration patterns
• Web Frameworks: React (frontend), Flask or FastAPI (backend)
• AI/LLM Tools: Experience with Claude API, Amazon Bedrock, OpenAI, or comparable LLM platforms; familiarity with LangChain, LangGraph, or similar frameworks
• Vector Databases: FAISS, or similar solutions

Desired Skill Set :

• Familiarity with common security frameworks, threats, vulnerabilities, and attack patterns
• Knowledge of security operations workflows including incident response, threat hunting, and vulnerability management
• Awareness of data privacy, compliance requirements, and security orchestration concepts
• Version Control:Git and collaborative development workflows

We are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout employment including in the recruitment, training and development of employees. We prohibit discrimination in the workplace whether on grounds of gender, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy, carer’s responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national or ethnic origins, religious belief, disability or age.

*Applying for this role does not amount to a job offer or create an obligation on Nomura to provide a job offer. The expression "Nomura" refers to Nomura Services India Private Limited together with its affiliates.

*The benefits are subject to change and will be in accordance with Company’s policies as may be applicable from time to time).