Skip to main contentA logo with &quat;the muse&quat; in dark blue text.

Senior Technical Security Specialist

AT Perceptive
Perceptive

Senior Technical Security Specialist

Hyderabad, India

We're on a mission to change the future of
clinical research. At Perceptive, we help the
biopharmaceutical industry bring medical
treatments to the market, faster.
Our mission is to change the world
but to do this, we need people like you.

Apart from job satisfaction, we can offer you:

HEALTH:

- Medical plan for you and your dependents.

- Personal Accident Insurance

- Life Insurance

- Critical illness cover

WEALTH:

- Salary structure and Flexi basket

- Provident fund of 12%

- Gratuity scheme

YOURSELF: Internal growth and development programs & trainings

Key Responsibilities

Information Security Operations & Incident Response

Want more jobs like this?

Get jobs in Hyderabad, India delivered to your inbox every week.

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy.


  • Monitor information security alerts and logs using XDR and other security tools. Investigate potential information security incidents, escalate critical issues, and support information security incident response processes.

Endpoint, Cloud, and Network Security

  • Assist in managing security controls for endpoints, cloud services, and network environments. Support security hardening initiatives to reduce risks.

Email Security Gateway & Anti-Phishing

  • Manage and optimize email security solutions to prevent phishing, malware, and spam attacks. Work on email filtering policies, domain security (DMARC, DKIM, SPF), and respond to email-based threats.

Vulnerability & Patch Management

  • Perform routine security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations. Work with IT teams to prioritize and implement security patches and updates.

Threat Intelligence & Risk Mitigation

  • Analyze emerging threats and recommend proactive security measures. Assist in conducting risk assessments and security reviews of new technologies and processes.

Compliance & Security Governance

  • Assist in maintaining security policies and ensuring compliance with contractual regulatory requirements (ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, etc.). Support audits and security assessments.

Security Awareness & Training

  • Promote cybersecurity awareness by assisting with security training sessions and phishing simulations. Support internal teams with security best practices.

Functional Competencies (Technical knowledge/Skills)

  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls).
  • Experience with XDR, firewalls, endpoint security, and cloud security solutions.
  • Familiarity with Email Security Gateways (Proofpoint, Mimecast, etc.) and anti-phishing technologies.
  • Basic knowledge of penetration testing and vulnerability scanning tools.
  • Hands-on experience with IAM and access control mechanisms.
  • Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in cybersecurity.
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
  • Good communication and collaboration skills to work across teams.

Behaviour Competencies

Mandatory Success Factors:

  • Accountability
  • Adaptability
  • Customer Focus

Optional Success Factors:

  • Willingness to Learn
  • Time Management
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Results Orientation

Experience, Education, and Certifications

  • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations or security administration.
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, or equivalent preferred.
  • Experience working with email security solutions and incident response processes.
  • Knowledge of cloud security in AWS, Azure, or GCP is an advantage.

Come as you are.

We're proud to be a Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Client-provided location(s): Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Job ID: Calyx-JR103916
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Dental Insurance
    • HSA
    • FSA
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Leadership Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Unconscious Bias Training
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program