Cyber Security Engineer

Company Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area Information Technology Group, Information Technology Group > Cyber Security Engineering

General Summary About the Role We are looking for a skilled and motivated

Cloud Security Engineer with 2–4 years of hands-on experience in cloud security. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in cloud platforms (

AWS, Azure, or GCP ) and deep working knowledge of the

Wiz Cloud Security Platform . You will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and remediating cloud security risks while working closely with cloud and application teams. The role requires a

proactive mindset, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively as a team player .

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and administer Wiz for cloud security posture management and risk visibility
• Monitor, investigate, and remediate cloud security findings and vulnerabilities
• Identify misconfigurations, excessive permissions, exposed assets, and compliance gaps across cloud environments
• Perform cloud security assessments and risk analysis
• Work closely with engineering and DevOps teams to implement security best practices
• Develop and maintain cloud security policies, standards, and procedures
• Review IAM configurations and recommend least-privilege access controls
• Support security incident investigations related to cloud environments
• Track remediation efforts and ensure timely closure of security findings
• Generate security reports, dashboards, and metrics for stakeholders
• Assist with compliance initiatives and security audits

Required Skills

• 2–4 years of experience in Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, or Cloud Engineering
• Strong hands-on experience with the Wiz Cloud Security Platform
• Good knowledge of at least one cloud platform: AWS, Azure, or GCP

Core Knowledge Areas

• Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
• Cloud Workload Protection (CWPP)
• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Container and Kubernetes Security
• Network Security concepts
• Vulnerability Management
• Excellent scripting knowledge (Python preferred; PowerShell/Bash are a plus)
• Experience investigating and remediating cloud security finding
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively as a team player in cross-functional environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating Wiz with ticketing systems and SIEM platforms
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM Templates)
• Exposure to DevSecOps practices
• Basic understanding or exposure to AI/ML concepts in security (e.g., AI-driven threat detection, anomaly detection, or GenAI security risks) is a plus
• Hands-on experience identifying or analyzing security findings using AI/ML tools or AI-assisted security platforms is strongly preferred and considered a significant advantage
• Relevant cloud or security certifications are a plus

Success Criteria

• Ability to independently analyze and prioritize cloud security risks
• Strong understanding of Wiz findings and remediation workflows
• Effective collaboration with cloud and application teams
• Proactive approach to improving overall cloud security posture

Nice-to-Have Certifications

• Wiz Certified Practitioner
• AWS Security Specialty
• Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field. OR High school diploma or equivalent and 2+ years of cybersecurity-relevant work experience.

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