Principal Specialist - Information Security

Job Title

Principal Specialist - Information Security

What You'll Do

• Build Community & Culture: Lead the payments Bangalore Security Office and Security Community, fostering collaboration and promoting security awareness.
• Embed Security in Development: Partner with architects and engineering teams to integrate security into the SDLC, covering activities like threat modeling, penetration testing, secure code reviews, and automated scanning.
• Lead Security Governance: Drive PCI DSS compliance and enforce Amadeus Security Requirements across Bangalore-based Payment products.
• Manage Risk Proactively: Maintain and reduce risks in the security register, ensure timely vulnerability remediation, and track APPSEC PTRs.
• Own Operational Security: Oversee SecOps activities including SIEM monitoring, Imperva/FIM alerting, AUD and vulnerability management.
• Be the Incident Response Champion: Act as the Bangalore entry point for payment security incidents and coordinate with GSOC and Nice Security Office.
  
  

What's In It For You

• Career Growth: This role opens doors to leadership opportunities and cross-functional projects across Amadeus globally.
• Internal Mobility: Amadeus encourages internal moves, your next step could be in global security strategy, architecture, or product leadership.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with passionate professionals worldwide, share knowledge, and contribute to a culture of innovation and security excellence.
• Impact & Visibility: Your work will directly influence the security posture of critical payment platforms used by millions.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Passionate about Cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of PCI DSS and secure development practices (SDL).
• Expertise in cloud security, DevSecOps, and secure coding principles (credential management, cryptography best practices, authentication and authorization, encryption at rest and in transit, ...).
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders including senior management.
• Excellent communication skills for internal and external engagement.
  
  

Preferred

• 3+ years in Information Security roles.
• Experience in payment systems or fintech environments.
• Experience in OBE and/or CNA
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH.
  
  

Diversity & Inclusion

Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience. 

Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law. 

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