Lead Security Operations Engineer

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

11

The Role:  Lead Security Operations Engineer

 

The Team: 

S&P Ratings Security team focuses on protecting our clients and users from all aspects of modern-day security threats. The mission of our team is to safeguard systems and data by developing, innovative solutions for the biggest security challenges. We are passionate problem solvers with deep security expertise.   

Responsibilities: 

The position will be technical lead role responsible for leading security automation 

·        Responsible for the design, implementation, and management of the Security Operations activities 

·        Enhance the deployment process by improving the usability, effectiveness, and quality associated with deployment process that focuses on pipelined and automated builds. 

·        Ability to investigate, debug, and drive improvements to engineering/build automation process 

·        Support and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of tools (CI/CD, automated testing, automated security / code quality scanning, and release management) 

·        Develop and maintain automation for security testing and application deployments 

·        Develop and maintain automated security testing processes, including static code analysis (SAST), dynamic application security testing (DAST), software composition analysis (SCA), and security scanning for containers and infrastructure 

·        Integrate security checks at various stages of the CI/CD pipelines to ensure that security assessments are performed automatically during code build, testing, and deployment 

·        Identify, prioritize, and remediate security vulnerabilities across the development and testing environments. This includes coordinating with developers and operations teams to address critical issues promptly 

·        Incident management 

  

Compensation/Benefits Information:

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $100,200 - $185,000. Base salary ranges may vary by geographic location.

This role is eligible to receive S&P Global benefits.

For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, visit https://www.spgbenefitessentials.com/newhires.

Skills and Experience: 

·        Experience in software development processes, version control systems, and development/DevOps tools  

·        Knowledge and experience with Agile service management tools such as Service Now 

·        Exhibit detailed understanding of application security threats especially within a cloud-native environments 

·        Experience with SAST, DAST, Cloud Security and/or SCA tools 

·        Analyze scan results, prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk, and work closely with development teams to remediate identified issues 

·        Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools/software 

·        Knowledge and experience related to securing modern software and Cloud infrastructure design methodologies 

  

Basic Qualifications: 

·        5-7 years' experience in cyber security 

·        Expertise in one or more areas: security testing, security automation into CI/CD pipelines, vulnerability assessment, vulnerability management, incident response  

Preferred Qualifications: 

·        Experience conducting application security assessments, threat assessments 

·        Working knowledge of OWASP Top 10, OWASP SA 

·        Working knowledge of Windows, Linux, and Unix 

·        Familiarity with network security concepts, firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) 

·        Knowledge of authentication mechanisms (e.g., OAuth, SAML) and authorization protocols (e.g., RBAC, ABAC) 

·        Security operations including Incident response 

·        t response 

S&P Global has a Securities Disclosure and Trading Policy (“the Policy”) that seeks to mitigate conflicts of interest by monitoring and placing restrictions on personal securities holding and trading. The Policy is designed to promote compliance with global regulations. In some Divisions, pursuant to the Policy’s requirements, candidates at S&P Global may be asked to disclose securities holdings. Some roles may include a trading prohibition and remediation of positions when there is an effective or potential conflict of interest. Employment at S&P Global is contingent upon compliance with the Policy.  

About S&P Global Ratings
At S&P Global Ratings, our analyst-driven credit ratings, research, and sustainable finance opinions provide critical insights that are essential to translating complexity into clarity so market participants can uncover opportunities and make decisions with conviction. By bringing transparency to the market through high-quality independent opinions on creditworthiness, we enable growth across a wide variety of organizations, including businesses, governments, and institutions.

S&P Global Ratings is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI).  S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/ratings

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
 

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include: 

• 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.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.
 

S&P Global has a Securities Disclosure and Trading Policy (“the Policy”) that seeks to mitigate conflicts of interest by monitoring and placing restrictions on personal securities holding and trading. The Policy is designed to promote compliance with global regulations. In some Divisions, pursuant to the Policy’s requirements, candidates at S&P Global may be asked to disclose securities holdings. Some roles may include a trading prohibition and remediation of positions when there is an effective or potential conflict of interest. Employment at S&P Global is contingent upon compliance with the Policy.  

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.  Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.  

 

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  
 
US Candidates Only:  The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law. 

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