Lead Security Engineer

Flipkart - Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Posted on 30 Oct, 2025

About Company

Flipkart, part of the Walmart-owned Flipkart Group, is one of India’s largest e-commerce companies with over 350 million customers and 150+ million products across 80+ categories. Flipkart focuses on innovation, technology, and empowering entrepreneurs and MSMEs in India.

About Team

The Data Protection team ensures compliance with data privacy laws, manages data breaches, and responds to data subject requests, safeguarding Flipkart’s sensitive information.

About Role

The Lead Security Engineer will lead initiatives for data protection, manage DLP strategies, perform risk assessments, and mentor the security team. This role involves leveraging AI for anomaly detection and strengthening data security across Flipkart’s ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead management and optimization of DLP policies across endpoints, email, and cloud platforms.
  • Drive data flow mapping, sensitive data risk assessments, and compliance strategy.
  • Lead investigations into data protection incidents and ensure effective incident response.
  • Mentor and train a team of security engineers on advanced security tools and best practices.
  • Provide strategic reporting on DLP metrics and data protection trends to senior leadership.

Requirements

  • 8-10 years of experience in information security, with focus on Data Protection and DLP/CASB/MDM implementation.
  • Proficiency in DLP tools, data encryption, tokenization, and classification technologies.
  • Strong knowledge of data flow diagramming and advanced risk analysis techniques.
  • Excellent communication and project management skills.
  • Ability to handle highly sensitive information with discretion.

Salary Range

Not Disclosed (Competitive as per industry standards)

Employment Type

Full-time (Permanent)

Department

Information Security / Data Protection

Posted On

2025-10-29

Updated On

2025-11-06

Job Overview

  • Category: Private Jobs
  • Experience: 7 to 9 Years
  • Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
  • Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
  • Type: Permanent
  • Apply By: Open Until Filled

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FAQ – Lead Security Engineer

Frequently asked questions about this job opportunity.

  • The Lead Security Engineer leads data protection initiatives, manages DLP strategies, performs risk assessments, and mentors the security team.

  • Applicants should have 7 to 9 years of experience in information security, with expertise in Data Protection and DLP/CASB/MDM implementation.

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field is required.

  • This role is based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

  • Proficiency in DLP tools, data encryption, tokenization, classification technologies, and data risk analysis.

  • Applications can be submitted via Flipkart’s official careers page: https://www.flipkartcareers.com/job/109764.