Security Operations Specialist I
McKinsey & Company (company site, opens in a new tab)5+ yrsGurugramOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 20–35 LPA
Posted 21h ago
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About This Role
- Serve as frontline technical authority protecting global digital assets, focusing on vulnerability management across on-premises, cloud, AI, and endpoint environments.
- Own lifecycle of vulnerability management platforms including scan optimization, configurations, and system integration across cloud, containers, and AI workloads.
- Design and build automation and resilient API integrations to improve asset inventory, vulnerability prioritization, and operational efficiency; collaborate globally to embed security-by-design.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, information security, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 5+ years in enterprise security/vulnerability management or equivalent practical experience.
- Advanced hands-on experience with security tools such as CSPM, KSPM, Vulnerability Management, and SOAR tools.
- Work Experience Required: 5+ years in relevant security roles.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced with multiple technology domains including networking, server OS, cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container/Kubernetes security.
- Skilled in applying cybersecurity risk frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and threat models like MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain for risk prioritization and remediation.
- Capabilities in building automation and API integrations, with experience or familiarity in CI/CD workflows and advanced tooling for security operations.