Principal Manager, Tech (Information Security) – Systems

We seek an experienced security engineer to join our Information Security team at the D. E. Shaw India office in Hyderabad. The Security team works to continuously improve the security posture of a dynamic, large-scale IT environment, and helps minimize information security risk for the firm. The Security Engineer will work primarily in the Incident Detection & Response (IDR) domain. You will lead the Incident Detection and Response function by defining, evolving, and executing its roadmap to align with the firm’s objectives. In this role, you will mentor, guide, and develop the IDR team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. You will research, deploy, and administer security solutions across cloud, network, endpoint, and email, while also building tools to support security operations. Responsibilities include leading security monitoring, forensic investigations, threat hunting, vulnerability management, and third-party security assessments. As a senior escalation point for security incidents, you will provide expert analysis and decisive response coordination. Additionally, you will offer security guidance and consultation to engineering, operations, and business teams on projects and initiatives, including those in network, cloud, and generative AI domains.