R&D Cyber Security Engineer - IN MACH - India Development Centre

2 hours ago

Chennai, IndiaMid Level / Senior

Responsibilities

Integrate cybersecurity practices into product design and development processes.
Conduct risk assessments to identify, evaluate, and mitigate security risks.
Perform threat modeling to analyze potential attack vectors and vulnerabilities.
Handle vulnerabilities identified throughout the product lifecycle.
Ensure compliance with IEC 62443, NERC-CIP, CRA, and other relevant cybersecurity standards.
Plan and execute cybersecurity assurance and validation activities.
Implement system and product hardening using CIS Benchmark.
Evaluate and recommend antivirus, application control, logging and monitoring, and intrusion detection solutions for control systems.
Ensure cybersecurity solutions do not negatively impact system performance, availability, or reliability.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, QA, and product teams to embed security into product architecture.

Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in engineering.
4–8 years of experience in cybersecurity.
Strong understanding of secure product development and Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL).
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles including confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including the TCP/IP Model.
Experience with risk assessment and risk management methodologies.
Expertise in threat modeling techniques such as STRIDE and MITRE EMB3D.
Understanding of industrial cybersecurity standards such as IEC 62443.
Hands-on experience with cybersecurity testing and validation methods.
Knowledge of system and application hardening best practices.
Familiarity with antivirus, application control, logging and monitoring, and intrusion detection technologies.
Understanding of Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) security.
Ability to evaluate security solutions for performance, reliability, and compatibility.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for identifying vulnerabilities and risks.
Experience collaborating with engineering, QA, and product teams.
Effective communication skills for translating cybersecurity concepts into actionable guidance.

Full-time, on-site role in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
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