Senior Engineer - IT Security

For more than 40 years, Accelya has been the industry’s partner for change, simplifying airline financial and commercial processes and empowering the air transport community to take better control of the future. Whether partnering with IATA on industry-wide initiatives or enabling digital transformation to simplify airline processes, Accelya drives the airline industry forward and proudly puts control back in the hands of airlines so they can move further, faster. 

Senior Engineer Cyber security

Mumbai

Role purpose

As a Senior Engineer - Cyber security, you will play a critical role in the implementation, and management of the company's information security strategy. This position will focus on engineering, compliance and serving as a business security liaison as needed. Engineer will work closely with various departments to ensure the security of the company's information assets and compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Security Architecture and Engineering:
  • Maintain and implement the security architecture framework to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information assets.
  • Oversee the implementation of security solutions, including network security, endpoint security, and cloud security.
  • Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to integrate security best practices into system and application development.
  • Perform regular scans for PCI compliance
  • Perform regular follow up with other teams share periodical reports related to vulnerabilities and follow up to closure. Perform required PCI scans
• Compliance and Risk Management:
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and frameworks (e.g., PCI DSS, GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST).
  • Participate and conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation actions.
  • Develop and maintain incident response plans and coordinate responses to security incidents.

Knowledge, Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CC, CEH, COMP TIA network+, CCNA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or similar are highly desirable.
• Minimum experience 6 years with at least 1 years of experience in information security, at least 3 years as network engineer or software developer role.
• Strong understanding of, engineering, IT frameworks, standards, and regulations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with risk management tools and software.
• Knowledge of cloud security and emerging technologies. Preferably AWS
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations and compliance requirements.

What do we offer?

• Open culture and challenging opportunity to satisfy intellectual needs
• Flexible working hours
• Smart working: hybrid remote/office working environment
• Work-life balance
• Excellent, dynamic and multicultural environment

Equal Opportunity

Accelya is an equal opportunity action employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.

About Accelya 

Accelya is a leading global software provider to the airline industry, powering 200+ airlines with an open, modular software platform that enables innovative airlines to drive growth, delight their customers and take control of their retailing.  

Owned by Vista Equity Partners long-term perennial fund and with 2K+ employees based around 10 global offices, Accelya are trusted by industry leaders to deliver now and deliver for the future.  

The company´s passenger, cargo, and industry platforms support airline retailing from offer to settlement, both above and below the wing. Accelya are proud to deliver leading-edge technologies to our customers including through our partnership with AWS and through the pioneering NDC expertise of our Global Product teams.

We are proud to enable innovation-led growth for the airline industry and put control back in the hands of airlines. 

For more information, please visit www.accelya.com 

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