Padmi

Information Security Analyst (Security Automation & Endpoint Security)

BangalorePosted 5 months ago
CybersecurityMid-level
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Description

  • Engineer, implement, and optimize enterprise endpoint security platforms (e.g., EDR/XDR, endpoint protection, device control solutions).

  • Design and maintain secure endpoint configuration baselines in alignment with enterprise architecture standards.

  • Develop and maintain automation scripts and workflows (PowerShell, Python, or similar) to streamline security operations and endpoint management tasks.

  • Partner with the SOC to tune detection content, reduce false positives, and improve automated response mechanisms.

  • Support threat detection improvements by refining endpoint telemetry usage and response playbooks.

  • Collaborate with Infrastructure and IT teams to ensure secure endpoint deployment, patching, and configuration management.

  • Participate in vulnerability identification, remediation validation, and hardening initiatives across endpoint environments.

  • Support compliance and audit requirements by validating endpoint control effectiveness and producing required documentation.

  • Serve as a technical escalation point for complex endpoint security issues.

  • Mentor junior security engineers in automation best practices and endpoint security standards.

  • All other duties as assigned.

Core Competency Areas

  • Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP/EDR/XDR) Engineering

  • Security Automation & Scripting

  • Detection Engineering & Response Optimization

  • Vulnerability & Configuration Hardening

  • Security Control Validation

  • Incident Response Integration

This position contributes to strengthening enterprise endpoint defense and advancing automation maturity within the cybersecurity engineering function

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Electronics & Communication, or a related technical discipline from a recognized university.

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience implementing and operating enterprise security platforms, with emphasis on endpoint security or security automation

  • Hands-on experience with endpoint protection platforms (EDR/XDR or equivalent).

  • Demonstrated experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell preferred; Python acceptable).

  • Experience collaborating with Security Operations (SOC) teams for detection tuning and incident response improvements.

  • Understanding of endpoint hardening, vulnerability remediation processes, and security configuration standards.

  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience integrating endpoint platforms with SIEM or SOAR solutions.

  • Exposure to cloud-managed endpoint security tools.

  • Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework and detection engineering concepts.

  • Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Security, CompTIA Security , or vendor-specific endpoint certifications).

  • This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

  • Job Information Technology

  • Primary Location India-Karnataka-Bengaluru

  • Schedule: Full-time

  • Travel: No

  • Req ID: 261091

  • Job Hire Type Experienced Not Applicable #BMI N/A

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