Talent Pool - Cybersecurity – Engineering (Engineer/Snr Engineer/Associate Technical Lead/ Technical Lead) 

THE BIG PICTURE

Sysco LABS is the Global In-House Center of Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY), the world’s largest foodservice company. Sysco ranks 56th in the Fortune 500 list and is the global leader in the trillion-dollar foodservice industry.

Sysco employs over 75,000 associates, has 337 smart distribution facilities worldwide, and over 14,000 IoT-enabled trucks serving 730,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2025 that ended June 29, 2025, the company generated sales of more than $81.4 billion. 

Sysco LABS Sri Lanka delivers the technology that powers Sysco’s end-to-end operations. Everything we do at Sysco LABS supports Sysco’s Purpose of “Connecting the world to share food and care for one another”, and our work directly impacts millions of food consumers in a trillion-dollar, global industry. 

For more information visit: www.syscolabs.lk

THE OPPORTUNITY 

We are currently building a talent pool for future Cybersecurity Engineering opportunities across Engineer to Lead levels within our team. This is an opportunity to be considered for upcoming roles and contribute to shaping the future of Sysco’s customer experience from the ground up. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Cybersecurity Strategy: Developing and implementing cybersecurity strategies, policies, and procedures to protect organizational assets and sensitive information 

• Security Infrastructure Design: Designing, implementing, and maintaining cyber toolset, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and other security technologies to prevent unauthorized access and ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and availability 

• Compliance and Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and data protection laws such as GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, etc.; conducting periodic audits and assessments to validate compliance 

• Security Research and Development: Staying up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies; conducting research and evaluating new security tools and techniques to enhance security capabilities 

• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including IT, development, and business units, to integrate security controls into business processes and projects; communicating security risks and recommendations to stakeholders effectively 

REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or a related field and, for Engineer 1-2 Years, Senior Engineer 2-4 Years, ATL 4-6 Years and TL 6-8 Years of experience. 

• Proven experience in cybersecurity roles, preferably in engineering or architecture 

• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, standards, and best practices 

• Hands-on experience with security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM, endpoint protection, encryption, etc. 

• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and scripting tasks 

• Familiarity with networking protocols, operating systems, and cloud computing platforms 

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+, or vendor-specific certifications (e.g., CCNA Security, CCSP) are a plus 

• Analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 

BENEFITS  

• US dollar-linked compensation 

• Performance-based annual bonus 

• Performance rewards and recognition 

• Agile Benefits - special allowances for Health, Wellness & Academic purposes 

• Paid birthday leave 

• Team engagement allowance 

• Comprehensive Health & Life Insurance Cover - extendable to parents and in-laws 

• Overseas travel opportunities and exposure to client environments  

• Hybrid work arrangement