Engineer, Cybersecurity

Job Description
Engineer, Cybersecurity, Pune/Chennai
At NielsenIQ, we believe in turning ideas into action, collaborating as one team, and delivering results that matter. We arere looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer who shares these values — someone who brings technical expertise, curiosity, and a strong sense of ownership to every challenge.

In this role, you will contribute to the design, implementation, and support of secure infrastructure solutions that protect NIQ's systems and data. You'll work across teams and lines of business to implement Cybersecurity controls, troubleshoot issues, and support enterprise-wide initiatives that align with our mission and business goals. If you're passionate about solving problems, committed to doing what's right, and eager to grow in a collaborative, high-performing environment, we would love to have you on our team.

Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of secure, scalable infrastructure solutions that align with NIQ's security standards and business objectives.
• Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls across data, endpoint, and network environments to ensure consistent protection and compliance.
• Independently troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to security tools, configurations, and infrastructure performance.
• Contribute to infrastructure-focused cybersecurity projects, bringing subject-matter knowledge and a collaborative mindset.
• Identify opportunities for tool optimization and process improvement, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Collaborate across teams and lines of business to support tool deployment, documentation, and alignment on security goals and priorities.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, building trust and shared understanding.
• Contribute to a team culture of accountability, learning, and respectful communication, supporting knowledge sharing and peer development.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Cybersecurity is required.
• Hands-on experience implementing controls in the endpoint security and threat detection, or vulnerability management, Cybersecurity domains in a global enterprise.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve technical issues independently.
• Ability to evaluate solution options based on scalability, maintainability, and alignment with enterprise architecture.
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to continuous learning, operational excellence, and team success.
• A strong command of spoken and written English, to facilitate communications with our global workforce.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or Information Systems (or equivalent practical experience).
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, GIAC) are a plus.

Additional Information
Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-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.

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