Security Engineer / Cybersecurity Specialist (Pune) (India)

Job Title: Security Engineer / Cybersecurity Specialist Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and proactive Security Engineer to manage and enhance our organizations cybersecurity posture. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with endpoint security, threat detection, vulnerability management, and SOC coordination, along with a solid understanding of up-to-date security frameworks and best practices. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities Endpoint & Threat Protection - Manage and optimize endpoint security solutions including ThreatLocker, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender, Huntress, and Field Effect - Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts, threats, and suspicious activities - Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions - Continuously improve endpoint protection strategies aligned with Zero Trust principles ________________________________________ Vulnerability & Risk Management - Operate and manage vulnerability assessment tools such as Tenable - Identify, prioritize, and remediate security vulnerabilities across systems and infrastructure - Collaborate with IT teams to ensure timely patching and risk mitigation ________________________________________ Identity & Access Security - Administer MFA and identity protection solutions (e.g., Duo) - Monitor and audit user activities using tools like ADAudit Plus - Enforce least privilege access and identity governance best practices ________________________________________ Security Monitoring & SOC Coordination - Review and analyze SOC reports from external security providers - Correlate alerts across multiple security tools and platforms - Drive incident response actions based on findings - Enhance detection rules, playbooks, and response workflows ________________________________________ Security Awareness & Compliance - Manage security awareness programs using platforms like KnowBe4 - Conduct phishing simulations and track user risk metrics - Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory security standards ________________________________________ Data Protection & Encryption - Manage endpoint encryption using BitLocker - Oversee backup and recovery solutions such as Cove Data Protection - Ensure data integrity, availability, and secure storage practices ________________________________________ Reporting & Continuous Improvement - Prepare and present security reports, dashboards, and metrics - Provide insights into threat trends, vulnerabilities, and risk posture - Recommend improvements to security architecture, tools, and processes ________________________________________ Required Skills & Experience - 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity or security engineering - Strong hands-on experience with: o EDR/XDR tools (e.g., SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender) o Application control solutions (e.g., ThreatLocker) o Vulnerability management tools (e.g., Tenable) - Experience in SOC operations, incident response, and threat hunting - Knowledge of identity and access management (MFA, auditing tools) - Familiarity with backup, encryption, and endpoint security practices - Strong understanding of security frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001 ________________________________________ Preferred Qualifications (Good to Have) - Experience with MDR providers such as Huntress or Field Effect - Knowledge of cloud security (Azure, AWS, GCP) - Relevant certifications: CEH, CISSP, Security+, AZ-500 ________________________________________ Soft Skills - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities - Ability to manage critical incidents and escalations effectively - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - Leadership mindset with mentoring capabilities Note- Please apply via our official careers portal only, as applications sent directly to executives may not be considered. Job Title: Security Engineer / Cybersecurity Specialist Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and proactive Security Engineer to manage and enhance our organizations cybersecurity posture. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with endpoint security, threat detection, vulnerability management, and SOC coordination, along with a solid understanding of up-to-date security frameworks and best practices. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities Endpoint & Threat Protection - Manage and optimize endpoint security solutions including ThreatLocker, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender, Huntress, and Field Effect - Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts, threats, and suspicious activities - Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions - Continuously improve endpoint protection strategies aligned with Zero Trust principles ________________________________________ Vulnerability & Risk Management - Operate and manage vulnerability assess