Cybersecurity Engineer

PerkinElmer


Date: 1 week ago
City: Thane, Maharashtra
Contract type: Full time
Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive cybersecurity measures for safeguarding systems,

networks, and sensitive data.

  • Administer and optimize cybersecurity infrastructure including firewalls, intrusion

detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), endpoint detection and response (EDR), privileged access

management (PAM), and cloud security posture management (CSPM) platforms.

  • Perform regular security assessments and audits to proactively identify vulnerabilities, prioritizing and

addressing remediations.

  • Continuously monitor network and system activity for suspicious behavior or potential threats,

performing detailed risk analysis and incident investigation.

  • Serve as a vital member of the Incident Response Team, effectively addressing cybersecurity

breaches and minimizing business impact.

  • Develop, document, and execute emergency response plans, disaster recovery protocols, and

incident playbooks.

  • Collaborate closely with IT teams and various business units to integrate robust security practices

across the organization.

  • Partner actively with the Security Operations team to stay ahead of emerging ransomware, phishing

campaigns, and zero-day vulnerabilities, and implement appropriate preventive measures.

  • Contribute to the creation, review, and enforcement of cybersecurity policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards.
  • Generate clear, concise, and timely reports on security posture, threats, incidents, and mitigation measures for senior management.
  • Stay abreast of industry developments, emerging threats, innovative technologies, and best practices to continually enhance cybersecurity defenses.
  • Recommend improvements to security architecture, technology adoption, and procedures based on threat intelligence and industry advancements.
  • Perform additional cybersecurity-related duties as required.

Basic Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in cybersecurity roles, with a solid understanding of network

infrastructure and database security.

  • Demonstrated proficiency in security technologies including firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS, endpoint

protection, encryption, and cloud security.

  • Hands-on experience working in diverse environments such as cloud, hybrid-cloud, multi-cloud, and

on-premises systems.

  • Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and regulatory standards (e.g.,

GDPR, HIPAA).

  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with proven ability to collaborate

effectively across teams.

  • Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+) strongly preferred.
  • Ability to travel domestically or internationally up to 10% as needed.

Preferred Characteristics

  • Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related technical fields.
  • Experience securing Operational Technology (OT) systems in global manufacturing environments.
  • Expertise in defending against sophisticated threats, including nation-state threat actors.
  • Prior U.S. Security Clearance or experience in highly regulated environments.
  • Familiarity and experience conducting audits and maintaining compliance with standards such as

SOC, ISO 27001/27017/27018/27701, FedRAMP, SOX 404, HITRUST CSF, HIPAA, GxP, 21 CFR Part 11,

EU Annex 11, and NIST guidelines.

  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Shell, Ruby, or Perl.
  • Previous experience in corporate IT, help desk, or infrastructure support roles.
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