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Principal Information Security Specialist

NOMURA

NOMURA

IT
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Posted on Aug 28, 2025

Responsibilities:

· Lead daily operations of Symantec DLP platforms across endpoints, network, and cloud for all Nomura global regions.

· Monitor, triage, and investigate DLP incidents, ensuring timely response and resolution.

· Manage and fine-tune policies, rules, and thresholds to reduce false positives and improve detection accuracy.

· Coordinate with SOC, Legal, HR, and Business units on incident management and escalation.

· Maintain integration with SIEM tools and ticketing systems for streamlined alerting and response.

· Generate regular reports, dashboards, and metrics to track performance and risk indicators.

· Collaborate with data classification and compliance teams to align DLP policies with business context.

· Oversee DLP system upgrades, patching, and vendor coordination for Symantec.

· Support internal and external audits with DLP logs, documentation, and analysis.

· Provide guidance and mentorship to junior analysts or DLP support staff.

Knowledge, Skill, Experience Required:


Required:

· 10-14 years of experience in cybersecurity or information protection.

· 5+ years managing Symantec DLP in an enterprise environment.

· Experience with cloud security (e.g., Microsoft 365, Azure Information Protection) and Forcepoint DLP is a plus.

· Strong hands-on experience in Symantec DLP (policy design, administration, incident handling).

· Deep understanding of data classification, regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, SEBI, PCI-DSS, CCPA etc.), and data protection best practices.

· Familiarity with integration of DLP systems into SIEM, SOAR, and case management tools.

· Experience working with endpoints, email security gateways, and cloud DLP modules.

· Strong analytical and investigative capabilities.

· Ability to develop risk narratives, executive summaries, and incident reports.

· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Beneficial:

· Symantec and Forcepoint DLP Certification

· Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate (SC-400)

· Data Privacy or Security Certifications: CIPP/E, CIPT, CDPSE, CISSP will be a bonus

· Azure Security / Microsoft 365 Security certifications

Personal Characteristics:

· Ability to work cross-functionally with compliance, security, legal, and business data owners

· Excellent communication and documentation skills

· Proactive, detail-oriented, and outcome-driven

· Strong analytical and troubleshooting mindset

· Curious, continuously learning, and adaptable to evolving tech landscapes.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout employment including in the recruitment, training and development of employees. We prohibit discrimination in the workplace whether on grounds of gender, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy, carer’s responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national or ethnic origins, religious belief, disability or age.

*Applying for this role does not amount to a job offer or create an obligation on Nomura to provide a job offer. The expression "Nomura" refers to Nomura Services India Private Limited together with its affiliates.