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S&P Global · 4 hours ago

Cloud & Application Security Engineer

Princeton, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $170K/yr

6+ years exp

S&P Global is a leading provider of credit ratings and analytics, and they are seeking a Cloud & Application Security Engineer. This role will focus on enhancing the security culture within the organization by collaborating with various teams to remediate vulnerabilities and promote best practices in application security.

AnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceCreditEnterprise SoftwareFinanceFinancial ServicesInformation ServicesMarket Research

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work closely with GE towers to help remediate Cloud and Application vulnerabilities

Conduct regular security audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability scans

Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and best practices

Ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., DORA, ISO 27001)

Assist with the development of security awareness training programs

Work with IT teams to design secure systems and networks

Stay up-to-date with current security threats, trends, and technologies

Monitor systems and networks for security breaches or intrusions

Investigate and respond to security incidents and alerts

Share expertise of tools and best practices that empower Developers to frictionlessly meet requirements for security across all phases of the DevSecOps cycle

Drive behavioral change and inspire a security culture through advocacy and awareness campaigns targeting the engineering teams

Assist the Head of DevOps and SRE with continuous refinement and implementation of the division’s cyber security strategy by providing feedback gathered from the engineering teams via the security champions

Produce periodic, high-quality reports illustrating program status, areas for improvement, and success attributes aligning to the business

Remain current with new security threats and DevSecOps best practices

Demonstrate security expertise both within the firm and in the industry at large

Perform other duties related as assigned

Qualification

Cloud securityApplication securityPython programmingRisk assessmentIncident responseVulnerability scanningNetwork protocolsOperating systemsCloud platformsCI/CD toolsSoft skillsProject managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field

6+ years of experience in IT security or a related field

Python programming skills

Familiarity with threat modeling, risk assessment, and incident response

Experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS systems, SIEM, endpoint protection, and vulnerability scanning tools

Knowledge of network protocols, operating systems (Windows, Linux), and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)

Demonstrated skill in application security and/or software development with a focus on secure design and coding practices

Exhibit detailed understanding of security threats especially within a cloud-native environment

Proven capability to advocate for security best practices in terms of business value and enablement

Established experience successfully leading large-scale projects across global functions

Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presentation and the ability to influence beyond reporting structure

Strong project management and personal organizational skills

Ability to work in a constantly changing environment under tight deadlines

Ability to work independently

Working knowledge of CI/CD tools and cloud-native development practices

Benefits

Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.