Senior Technical Security Specialist

Job Description

We re on a mission to change the future of clinical research. At Perceptive, we help the biopharmaceutical industry bring medical treatments to the market, faster. Our mission is to change the world but to do this, we need people like you. Apart from job satisfaction, we can offer you: HEALTH: - Medical plan for you and your dependents. - Personal Accident Insurance - Life Insurance - Critical illness cover WEALTH: - Salary structure and Flexi basket - Provident fund of 12% - Gratuity scheme YOURSELF: Internal growth and development programs trainings Key Responsibilities Information Security Operations Incident Response Monitor information security alerts and logs using XDR and other security tools. Investigate potential information security incidents, escalate critical issues, and support information security incident response processes. Endpoint, Cloud, and Network Security Assist in managing security controls for endpoints, cloud services, and network environments. Support security hardening initiatives to reduce risks. Email Security Gateway Anti-Phishing Manage and optimize email security solutions to prevent phishing, malware, and spam attacks. Work on email filtering policies, domain security (DMARC, DKIM, SPF), and respond to email-based threats. Vulnerability Patch Management Perform routine security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations. Work with IT teams to prioritize and implement security patches and updates. Threat Intelligence Risk Mitigation Analyze emerging threats and recommend proactive security measures. Assist in conducting risk assessments and security reviews of new technologies and processes. Compliance Security Governance Assist in maintaining security policies and ensuring compliance with contractual regulatory requirements (ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, etc.). Support audits and security assessments. Security Awareness Training Promote cybersecurity awareness by assisting with security training sessions and phishing simulations. Support internal teams with security best practices. Functional Competencies (Technical knowledge/Skills) Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls). Experience with XDR, firewalls, endpoint security, and cloud security solutions. Familiarity with Email Security Gateways (Proofpoint, Mimecast, etc.) and anti-phishing technologies. Basic knowledge of penetration testing and vulnerability scanning tools. Hands-on experience with IAM and access control mechanisms. Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in cybersecurity. Strong analytical skills with attention to detail. Good communication and collaboration skills to work across teams. Behaviour Competencies Mandatory Success Factors: Accountability Adaptability Customer Focus Optional Success Factors: Willingness to Learn Time Management Analytical Thinking Results Orientation Experience, Education, and Certifications 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations or security administration. Bachelor s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field. Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, or equivalent preferred. Experience working with email security solutions and incident response processes. Knowledge of cloud security in AWS, Azure, or GCP is an advantage. Come as you are. Were proud to be a Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.