NielsenIQ
Cloud Engineer Cybersecurity
NielsenIQ, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Company Description
NielsenIQ is working toward a position of greater maturity within the Network Security technology domain. This position will be responsible for maintaining current technologies while working toward implementing more sophisticated means of visibility and control of network traffic. You will be supporting programs across all geographies and business units.
Job Description
NIQ is seeking a highly skilled
Cloud Engineer Cybersecurity to join our growing cybersecurity team. In this role, you will be responsible for evaluating, deploying, and managing tools, processes, and procedures to secure cloud applications across multiple platforms, including
Microsoft Azure, AWS, and GCP . The successful candidate will be proficient in
Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP), Cloud Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP),
and
Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
technologies. Additionally, you will be responsible for collaborating with teams across geographies and playing a key role in securing cloud infrastructure within a multi-national environment.
Responsibilities:Deploy, manage, and optimize
cloud security technologies, including CWPP, CNAPP, and CSPM solutions, to secure cloud platforms and applications.Partner with the application security team to implement security controls aligned with business operations.Provide security recommendations for cloud IaaS/PaaS/SaaS architecture roadmaps , including baseline security controls and hardening requirements.Define and enforce
security guardrails
that protect workloads while maintaining deployment agility.Collaborate with the
Security Operations Center
to define monitoring requirements for cloud-based systems and applications.Partner with architecture teams on
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
and API security protection patterns.Contribute to the
security champions program
by providing expertise and training on cloud infrastructure security.Assist in
design and architecture discussions , ensuring that security is embedded in the design of cloud infrastructure.Apply
hands-on experience with container technologies , such as
Docker
and
Kubernetes , to address security concerns related to containerized environments.Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field; equivalent work experience will be considered.5-8 years
of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on cloud security and infrastructure.Proficiency in deploying and managing
CWPP, CNAPP, and CSPM
technologies.Expertise in
cloud technologies , including
container technologies , virtualization, and orchestration within multi-cloud environments.Experience with
CI/CD pipelines
and tools such as Bitbucket, Gitlab, Jenkins, and Terraform.Strong knowledge of
cloud security tools
such as
Azure Security Center, Palo Alto Prisma, Wiz, Orca Security , and others.Familiarity with
cloud security best practices
and industry frameworks (Zero Trust, passwordless authentication, secrets management, etc.).Certifications such as
AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security ,
AWS Certified Security - Specialty , or
GCP certifications
are a plus.Strong problem-solving and analytical skills , capable of addressing complex security challenges with innovative solutions.Self-starter
with a passion for technology, cybersecurity, and continuous improvement.Demonstrated engagement in
security conferences, training, and continuous learning
is highly desirable.Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a global, matrixed environment.Additional Information
Our Benefits
Flexible working environmentVolunteer time offLinkedIn LearningEmployee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
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.
For more information, visit NIQ.com
Want to keep up with our latest updates?
Follow us on: LinkedIn / Instagram / Twitter / Facebook
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion
NielsenIQ is working toward a position of greater maturity within the Network Security technology domain. This position will be responsible for maintaining current technologies while working toward implementing more sophisticated means of visibility and control of network traffic. You will be supporting programs across all geographies and business units.
Job Description
NIQ is seeking a highly skilled
Cloud Engineer Cybersecurity to join our growing cybersecurity team. In this role, you will be responsible for evaluating, deploying, and managing tools, processes, and procedures to secure cloud applications across multiple platforms, including
Microsoft Azure, AWS, and GCP . The successful candidate will be proficient in
Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP), Cloud Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP),
and
Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
technologies. Additionally, you will be responsible for collaborating with teams across geographies and playing a key role in securing cloud infrastructure within a multi-national environment.
Responsibilities:Deploy, manage, and optimize
cloud security technologies, including CWPP, CNAPP, and CSPM solutions, to secure cloud platforms and applications.Partner with the application security team to implement security controls aligned with business operations.Provide security recommendations for cloud IaaS/PaaS/SaaS architecture roadmaps , including baseline security controls and hardening requirements.Define and enforce
security guardrails
that protect workloads while maintaining deployment agility.Collaborate with the
Security Operations Center
to define monitoring requirements for cloud-based systems and applications.Partner with architecture teams on
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
and API security protection patterns.Contribute to the
security champions program
by providing expertise and training on cloud infrastructure security.Assist in
design and architecture discussions , ensuring that security is embedded in the design of cloud infrastructure.Apply
hands-on experience with container technologies , such as
Docker
and
Kubernetes , to address security concerns related to containerized environments.Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field; equivalent work experience will be considered.5-8 years
of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on cloud security and infrastructure.Proficiency in deploying and managing
CWPP, CNAPP, and CSPM
technologies.Expertise in
cloud technologies , including
container technologies , virtualization, and orchestration within multi-cloud environments.Experience with
CI/CD pipelines
and tools such as Bitbucket, Gitlab, Jenkins, and Terraform.Strong knowledge of
cloud security tools
such as
Azure Security Center, Palo Alto Prisma, Wiz, Orca Security , and others.Familiarity with
cloud security best practices
and industry frameworks (Zero Trust, passwordless authentication, secrets management, etc.).Certifications such as
AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security ,
AWS Certified Security - Specialty , or
GCP certifications
are a plus.Strong problem-solving and analytical skills , capable of addressing complex security challenges with innovative solutions.Self-starter
with a passion for technology, cybersecurity, and continuous improvement.Demonstrated engagement in
security conferences, training, and continuous learning
is highly desirable.Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a global, matrixed environment.Additional Information
Our Benefits
Flexible working environmentVolunteer time offLinkedIn LearningEmployee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
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.
For more information, visit NIQ.com
Want to keep up with our latest updates?
Follow us on: LinkedIn / Instagram / Twitter / Facebook
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion