Sr. D&T Analyst – Cyber Security, Identity

India is among the top ten priority markets for General Mills, and hosts our Global Shared Services Centre. This is the Global Shared Services arm of General Mills Inc., which supports its operations worldwide. With over 1,300 employees in Mumbai, the center has capabilities in the areas of Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Digital and Technology, Sales Capabilities, Consumer Insights, ITQ (R&D & Quality), and Enterprise Business Services. Learning and capacity-building is a key ingredient of our success.

Position Title

Sr. D&T Analyst – Cyber Security, Identity

Function/Group

Digital & Technology

Location

Mumbai

Shift Timing

11:30 AM to 08:30 PM

Role Reports to

Sr. D&T Manager – Cyber Security, Identity & Asset Management

Remote/Hybrid/in-Office

Hybrid

ABOUT GENERAL MILLS

We make food the world loves: 100 brands. In 100 countries. Across six continents. With iconic brands like Cheerios, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Nature Valley, and Häagen-Dazs, we've been serving up food the world loves for 155 years (and counting). Each of our brands has a unique story to tell.

How we make our food is as important as the food we make. Our values are baked into our legacy and continue to accelerate us into the future as an innovative force for good. General Mills was founded in 1866 when Cadwallader Washburn boldly bought the largest flour mill west of the Mississippi. That pioneering spirit lives on today through our leadership team who upholds a vision of relentless innovation while being a force for good. For more details check out

General Mills India Center (GIC) is our global capability center in Mumbai that works as an extension of our global organization delivering business value, service excellence and growth, while standing for good for our planet and people.

With our team of 1800+ professionals, we deliver superior value across the areas of Supply chain (SC) , Digital & Technology (D&T)  Innovation, Technology & Quality (ITQ), Consumer and Market Intelligence (CMI), Sales Strategy & Intelligence (SSI) , Global Shared Services (GSS) , Finance Shared Services (FSS) and Human Resources Shared Services (HRSS).For more details check out

We advocate for advancing equity and inclusion to create more equitable workplaces and a better tomorrow.

JOB OVERVIEW

Function Overview

The Digital and Technology team at General Mills stands as the largest and foremost unit, dedicated to exploring the latest trends and innovations in technology while leading the adoption of cutting-edge technologies across the organization. Collaborating closely with global business teams, the focus is on understanding business models and identifying opportunities to leverage technology for increased efficiency and disruption. The team's expertise spans a wide range of areas, including AI/ML, Data Science, IoT, NLP, Cloud, Infrastructure, RPA and Automation, Digital Transformation, Cyber Security, Blockchain, SAP S4 HANA and Enterprise Architecture. The MillsWorks initiative embodies an delivery model, where business and technology teams operate cohesively in pods with a unified mission to deliver value for the company. Employees working on significant technology projects are recognized as Digital Transformation change agents.

The team places a strong emphasis on service partnerships and employee engagement with a commitment to advancing equity and supporting communities. In fostering an inclusive culture, the team values individuals passionate about learning and growing with technology, exemplified by the "Work with Heart" philosophy, emphasizing results over facetime. Those intrigued by the prospect of contributing to the digital transformation journey of a Fortune 500 company are encouraged to explore more details about the function through the following Link

Purpose of the role

General Mills India Centre is seeking a passionate and technically skilled Senior Analyst to advance automation across the Identity & Access Governance domain and other key Cyber Security pillars. The role also requires collaboration across multiple identity, security, and infrastructure solutions to deliver integrated automation capabilities across the enterprise.

This role will be deeply involved in designing, developing, and implementing automation workflows, integrations, and tools that strengthen identity controls, enhance operational efficiency, and improve the overall security posture across on-premises and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on expertise in Python, PowerShell, and automation frameworks to deliver secure, scalable, and reusable solutions in collaboration with global Cyber, Infrastructure, and Service Management teams.

By building, maintaining, and optimizing automation scripts, APIs, and web applications, this role will enable faster response to security events, minimize manual dependencies, and drive continuous improvement in Identity and Access operations across the enterprise.

  KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

·       Manage and enhance Active Directory (AD DS) and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) environments.

·       Configure and maintain Conditional Access, RBAC, authentication policies, and app integrations.

·       Automate lifecycle processes Joiner, Mover, Leaver (JML) using Python or PowerShell.

·       Support identity federation protocols such as SAML, OAuth2, and OpenID Connect.

·       Partner with Cyber, Infrastructure, and Service teams for secure integration and access automation.

·       Ensure compliance with security standards and identity governance controls.

Automation & Engineering

·       Design and develop automated workflows to improve scalability and efficiency of IAM operations.

·       Develop and maintain Python-based scripts, APIs, and web applications using frameworks like Flask, Django or Fast API.

·       Apply Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) best practices in code design, testing, and deployment.

·       Build and maintain Ansible playbooks for automation of configuration and operational tasks.

·       Use Git/GitHub for version control and GitHub Actions for CI/CD deployment.

·       Leverage containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) for scalable deployments.

·       Integrate automation with tools such as ServiceNow, SOAR, SailPoint, or CyberArk.

·       Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior team members on automation best practices, code reviews, and cybersecurity principles.

·       Conduct peer code reviews and mentor team members in automation and coding best practices.

Operational Excellence & Collaboration

·       Process Improvement: Proactively identify areas for improvement in existing security automation workflows and implement changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

·       Collaboration & Communication: Lead technical discussions and presentations, effectively communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

·       Project Ownership: Take ownership of medium-sized automation projects, managing timelines, resources, and deliverables.

·       Architecture Review: Review architecture overviews of new scenarios and make appropriate decisions for integrations.

·       Platform & Operational Support: Provide support for platforms and operational tasks related to identity and access management.

·       Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance service reliability and automation adoption.

·       Participate in incident and problem resolution, performing root-cause analysis and implementing preventive automation.

·       Maintain clear documentation for automation, APIs, and operational procedures.

·       Participate in On-Call support rotations when required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education – Full time graduation from an accredited university (Mandatory- Note: This is the minimum education criteria which cannot be altered)
• 8 - 10 years of overall IT experience with at least 5 years in Identity Management (Active Directory / Entra ID).
• Strong hands-on experience with:

1. Python
2. Ansible
3. PowerShell
4. Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices
5. REST APIs, Git/GitHub, CI/CD, and Azure Automation
6. Agile / Scrum methodologies
7. Writing, managing and deploying high quality, reusable software.

• Knowledge of authentication, authorization, and federation protocols.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration capabilities in a global environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with SMA automation (Service Management Automation).
• Certifications such as SC-300, Security+, or CISSP Associate.
• Experience with SailPoint, CyberArk, or other IGA/PAM platforms.
• Familiarity with Terraform, Jenkins, or similar orchestration tools.
• Exposure to Google Cloud Identity or multi-cloud IAM environments.
• Basic understanding of networking and cybersecurity concepts.

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.