Cyber Security Specialist (AppSec)

Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape. For over 50 years our work has guided the decisions of the world’s most influential energy producers, utilities companies, financial institutions and governments. Now, with the world’s energy system more complex and interconnected than ever before, sector-specific views are no longer enough. That’s why we’ve redefined what’s possible with Intelligence Connected. By fusing our unparalleled proprietary data with the sharpest analytical minds, all supercharged by Synoptic AI, we deliver a clear, interconnected view of the entire value chain. Our trusted team of 2,700 experts across 30 countries breaks siloes and connects industries, markets and regions across the globe. This empowers our customers to identify risk sooner, spot opportunities faster and recalibrate strategy with confidence – whether planning days, weeks, months or decades ahead. Wood Mackenzie Intelligence Connected WoodMac.com Wood Mackenzie Brand Video Wood Mackenzie Values Inclusive – we succeed together Trusting – we choose to trust each other Customer committed – we put customers at the heart of our decisions Future Focused – we accelerate change Curious – we turn knowledge into action Job Description Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Specialist to join our security team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5years cyber security experience and 3+ years in application security (DevSecOps). This is a senior hands-on role requiring an individual who has previously established or significantly matured AppSec functions within modern software engineering environments.This role will form a collaboration with product engineering teams and must be capable of driving cultural change, promoting secure coding practices, and ensuring vulnerabilities (in code and architecture) are identified and remediated effectively Key Responsibilities: Design and implement the Application Security Strategy, tooling roadmap, governance model, and SDLC integrations from ground up. Evaluate new AppSec tools (e.g SAST/DAST/SCA/Runtime protections). General cyber security expertise to assist Head of Cybersecurity implement strategic roadmap and strategy. Additional Responsibilities: Monitor and analyze security events across cloud and on-premises environments using SIEM and security analytics tools Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and procedures Experience with threat intelligence platforms and threat hunting Experience with security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR) platforms Understanding of data protection and encryption technologies Experience in regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, energy) Background in offensive security or penetration testing Design, implement, and maintain security controls across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Conduct cloud security assessments and architecture reviews Ensure compliance with cloud security best practices and frameworks (CIS Benchmarks, CSA CCM, NIST) Manage cloud-native security tools including CSPM, CWPP, and cloud WAF solutions Implement and maintain identity and access management (IAM) policies and controls Lead cyber security programs and coordinate remediation efforts Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps) Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies Contribute to security awareness training and documentation Facilitate Supplier Management and security input into bids Support compliance initiatives (SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, GDPR, etc.) Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures Conduct security audits and risk assessments Maintain security documentation and metrics reporting Required Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years cyber security experience 3+ years of hands-on experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Proven experience leading security incidents and coordinating response efforts Experience with security frameworks such as NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, or Zero Trust architecture Technical Skills: Strong expertise in cloud security services and tools (AWS & Azure) Experience working with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel) Understanding of network security, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPN technologies Familiarity with security testing tools (vulnerability scanners, SAST/DAST, penetration testing tools) Experience with endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions Certifications (one or more preferred): CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) AWS Certified Security - Specialty Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to explain complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences Leadership capabilities and experience mentoring team members Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teams Business Partnering experience Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience) Working Conditions: Some flexibility for remote work -2 days minimum in office - Gururgram preferred #LI-DB1 Equal Opportunities We are an equal opportunities employer. 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