Nomura Overview: Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its four business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Banking. Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit <a href="http://www.nomura.com">www.nomura.com</a>. Nomura Services, India supports the group’s global businesses. With world-class capabilities in trading support, research, information technology, financial control, operations, risk management and legal support, the firm plays a key role in facilitating the group’s global operations across four international regions. At Nomura, creating an inclusive workplace is a priority. Our approach to inclusion encompasses a variety of initiatives, including sensitization campaigns, implementing conducive policies & programs, providing infrastructure support and engaging in community events. Over time, we have made meaningful progress in these areas, and this commitment has been well-recognized across the industry. We are proud recipients of the prestigious Top 10 Employers award by the India Workplace Equality Index (IWEI), IWEI Gold Employer of Choice awards, India CSR Leadership Award 2024 for Holistic Village Development Program and the YUVA Unstoppable Changemaker Awards. Divisional Overview: Powai Information security division is an integral part of Nomura where mostly support functions are delivered out of this entity. We mainly support Nomura wholesale business. Senior management takes a hands-on approach within the department, and is keen to reward hard work, enthusiasm and success. Nomura presents a unique opportunity to learn and gain experience of a broad range of products and business lines within a supportive setting and surrounded by skilled professionals. Business Overview: We are seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to join our Information Security team within the Automation & AI function. This role combines Python development expertise with modern AI application development to drive intelligent automation initiatives across our security operations. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience building web applications, APIs, and AI-powered solutions, and security orchestration playbooks while maintaining a solid understanding of cybersecurity principles. You will work at the intersection of security, automation, and AI to transform how our organization approaches information security challenges. What We Offer: <ul style="list-style-type:square;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px">We support employee wellbeing by ensuring a sense of purpose and belonging. </li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px">We offer a comprehensive range of wellbeing services which allows employees to get access to the assistance they need at any point in their wellbeing journey. </li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px">Our bespoke benefits support employees and heir family’s holistic wellbeing and are inclusive of diverse identities and family structures.</li> </ul> Role & Responsibilities: <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif">Design and develop production-ready AI applications using Python and modern LLM frameworks (Claude, Amazon Bedrock, OpenAI APIs)</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif">Optimize prompt engineering strategies for security-specific use cases</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif">Design, develop, and maintain security orchestration playbooks for automated incident response and threat mitigation</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif">Continuously optimize and refine playbooks based on operational feedback and emerging threats</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif">Develop full-stack web applications using React for frontend and Flask API for backend</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif">Design and implement RESTful APIs to integrate AI capabilities with existing security tools and orchestration platforms</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif">Integrate orchestration solutions with SIEM, SOAR, and other security infrastructure</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif">Implement CI/CD pipelines using Git and modern DevOps practices</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif">Collaborate with cross-functional teams including security analysts, SOC engineers, and business stakeholders</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif">Stay current with emerging trends in AI, automation, security orchestration, and cybersecurity technologies</li> </ul> Mandatory Skill Set : <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;Times New Roman', serif">Understanding of secure coding practices and application security principles</li> </ul> Foundational understanding of information security concepts, principles, and best practices <ul style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;Times New Roman', serif">Programming Languages: Python</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;Times New Roman', serif">API Development: RESTful API design, authentication, and integration patterns</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;Times New Roman', serif">Web Frameworks: React (frontend), Flask or FastAPI (backend)</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;Times New Roman', serif">AI/LLM Tools: Experience with Claude API, Amazon Bedrock, OpenAI, or comparable LLM platforms; familiarity with LangChain, LangGraph, or similar frameworks</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;Times New Roman', serif">Vector Databases: FAISS, or similar solutions</li> </ul> Desired Skill Set : <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif">Familiarity with common security frameworks, threats, vulnerabilities, and attack patterns</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif">Knowledge of security operations workflows including incident response, threat hunting, and vulnerability management</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif">Awareness of data privacy, compliance requirements, and security orchestration concepts</li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;Times New Roman', serif">Version Control: Git and collaborative development workflows</li> </ul> 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. *The benefits are subject to change and will be in accordance with Company’s policies as may be applicable from time to time).

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