Information Technology Security Specialist (5-6 yrs)

Job Title : IT Security Developer

Office Location : Noida (For projects across India).

About Varahe Analytics :

Varahe Analytics is one of India's premier integrated political consulting firms specializing in building data-driven 360-degree election campaigns.

We help our clients with strategic advice and implementation, combining data-backed insights and in-depth ground intelligence into a holistic electoral campaign.

We are passionate about our democracy and the politics that shape our world.

We draw on some of the sharpest minds from distinguished institutions and diverse professional backgrounds to help us achieve our goal of building electoral strategies that spark conversations, effect change, and help shape electoral and legislative ecosystems in our country.

Job Summary :

We are seeking an experienced IT Security Consultant to strengthen our organization's information security posture, focusing on protecting IT assets, creative assets, research documents, and cloud-based workspace security.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in programming, particularly Python, enterprise-level data security, and IT asset security.

This role offers the opportunity for software developers with a strong foundation in programming to apply and further develop their skills in a security-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities :

Strategic Planning and Risk Management :

- Assess and evaluate current security infrastructure and protocols.

- Develop and maintain security policies and procedures.

- Provide expert advice on best practices for data protection and cyber threat prevention, particularly in creative and research-based contexts.

System and Network Security :

- Design and implement comprehensive security solutions for a mixed environment of Mac workstations (MacBook Pro, Mac Studio), Windows Workstations (Desktops and Laptops) and cloud-based services.

- Experience with securing large le storage systems and data transfer protocols for media les and documents.

- Leverage programming skills (especially Python) to automate security tasks, develop custom security tools, and improve incident response capabilities.

Cloud and Workspace Security :

- Develop and maintain security protocols for Google Workspace, ensuring data protection and access control.

- Enhance security measures for protecting sensitive research documents and creative content in cloud environments.

Incident Response and Threat Management :

- Respond to and investigate security incidents, particularly those that might compromise creative or research integrity.

- Stay current with emerging threats and security technologies relevant to creative and research-focused organizations.

Required Qualifications :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.

- 5+ years of experience in IT security, preferably within creative industry or research.

- Strong proficiency in Python programming, with an ability to automation solutions and develop custom tools.

Certifications :

- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).

- CompTIA Security+.

- Google Workspace Security Certification.