[Hiring] Senior Security Engineer @Circana

Role Description

This role will be part of a highly energetic, experienced SOC team for various IT Security platforms and practices. You will work directly with the entire Security, IT and business teams to enforce and safeguard cybersecurity at Circana. You will play a critical role in maintaining a strong defensive posture, including Incident Response. As part of the SOC First Responders Team, you will monitor, assess, handle and resolve active security alerts and escalate as needed while still being involved.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to communicate both clearly and effectively with all levels of global colleagues across Circana. You will be a valued contributor to suggest, enhance and utilize IT Security solutions to ensure assets are properly safeguarded.

Job Responsibilities

• First responders in monitoring, investigating and handling events / alerts.
• Perform threat detection, investigation, and response to security incidents.
• Maintain and manage endpoint protection platforms including Antivirus and EDR.
• Perform security audits of internal systems for compliance.
• Perform, report and track active vulnerability scanning processes and remediation.
• Work with the Security Compliance, Risk, Audit and Governance Teams to ensure security, regulatory and compliance best practices are followed.
• Proactively utilize all IT Security tools to guard against, identify and remediate threats.
• Contribute to the ongoing review and expansion of IT Security tools, policies, and processes.
• Utilize Security solutions to ensure assets are properly safeguarded.
• Proactively assess safeguards to identify potential risks and perform trend analysis.
• Compile and validate statistical data to be used to determine the viability of implementing specific solutions.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong verbal and written English language skills.
• Ability to multi-task with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• 4 to 6 years experience in IT Systems or Network Engineering / Administration.
• Min 4+ years relevant experience in an IT Security Analyst or IT Security Administration role.
• Cloud security experience is additional and preferable.
• Knowledgeable of the following information security disciplines: Data loss prevention (DLP), intrusion detection system (IDS) monitoring, security information and event management (SIEM), incident response, IT Security best practices, system hardening, vulnerability assessment, management and remediation, EDR, antivirus, firewalls, and techniques for analyzing TCP/IP network traffic and event logs.
• Strong hands-on experience with: TrendMicro Deep Security (Antivirus), CrowdStrike (EDR), Tenable Nessus (Vulnerability Scan) and Knowledge of SIEM tools (ExaBeam).
• Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., CEH, Security+).
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills - Team player and Self Starter. Independent Thinker and Collaborator.

Behaviors

• Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions.
• Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action.
• Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices.
• Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers.
• Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement.
• Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect and integrity.
• Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone.

Location

This position is 100% remote and based in India. Prospective candidates may be asked to consent to background checks (in accordance with local legislation and our candidate privacy notice). Your current employer will not be contacted without your permission.