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ABOUT THIS JOB:

Nielsen is the industry’s most trusted data analytics solution for video content across all platforms and devices. We follow modern security practices to uphold the privacy and security of all our data and systems.

We’re protecting tens of thousands of endpoints across multiple cloud and on premise environments. As a Cybersecurity Engineer you’ll have the opportunity to work with industry leading technologies at scale to protect our products from an always evolving threat landscape. This hands-on position will be responsible for our end-to-end endpoint security controls and collaborate with other cross-functional teams to ensure central cybersecurity solutions are effective and in alignment with Nielsen’s strategic goals.

Nielsen provides all its employees with opportunities for education & training, including reimbursement for certification or degree programs and the chance to attend training conferences. We also provide an unlimited PTO program and advancement opportunities along a technical or managerial path of your preference.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, build, configure and maintain internal cybersecurity data loss prevention (DLP) technology and processes.
• Provide cybersecurity guidance on the strategy and implementation of DLP.
• Develop scripts and automation for complex DLP workflows and integrations.
• Optimize DLP system performance and tuning policies for efficiency and accuracy.
• Contribute to automation to facilitate deployment and configuration of cybersecurity technology both on-prem and in the cloud.
• Development of architecture diagrams and documentation for Nielsen’s DLP controls and processes.
• Remain current on cybersecurity technology, vulnerabilities, attacks, and countermeasures.
• Discover opportunities and implement automation to drive efficiencies across technologies and processes within the cybersecurity organization.
• Review performance, availability, and capacity metrics of internally and externally hosted technologies and service components to compare with service agreements.
• Troubleshoot escalated cybersecurity technology problems.
• Plan, implement, manage, monitor, and upgrade cybersecurity measures to protect enterprise data and infrastructure.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOU:

• With your problem-solving abilities and deep understanding of cybersecurity, you can help Nielsen stay on the forefront of the evolving cybersecurity threat landscape.
• You are excited by the challenge of learning new technologies.
• You are proactive in finding and correcting issues, and in looking for ways to maximize effectiveness of existing technologies.
• It is important to you to stay current on vulnerabilities, exploits, and the expanding cyber-attack surface (cloud services, remote work, IoT, supply chain).
• You approach challenges from new perspectives and develop effective solutions for unique problems.
• You appreciate the importance of operations as an enabler for incremental development and can effectively prioritize and perform work with autonomy.
• You look for opportunities to drive efficiency via automation and collaboration.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience implementing and managing DLP (Data Loss Prevention) systems: including data classification, SaaS API protection, secure web gateway (SWG), and web browser controls.
• Expertise in data classification methodologies and implementation.
• Scripting/ automation experience (Python, Shell, Bash, Ansible).
• Knowledge of cloud computing standards and controls (AWS,GCP, Azure).
• Experience leading projects from start to finish.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate technical details in a clear, understandable manner.
• Experience providing and validating security requirements related to information system design, implementation and business processes.
• Knowledge of common information security standards, such as: ISO, CIS, NIST.
• Security certification such as SANS/GIAC, CISSP, CEH, OSCP