Cyber Security Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for a seasoned Cyber Security Engineer to join our Security Engineering team in Hyderabad. This full-time position involves designing, implementing, and optimizing a comprehensive enterprise security stack that includes endpoint, identity, network, cloud, and data security solutions. The ideal candidate brings 3 to 8+ years of growing experience in cybersecurity engineering and possesses extensive expertise in modern security platforms. The role offers progression opportunities toward senior or lead cybersecurity engineering positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and manage security platforms encompassing Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Identity and Access Management (IAM), Microsoft Defender suite, network security, and application security tools.
• Deploy and oversee Network Detection and Response (NDR), SIEM monitoring and logging, as well as User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) to enhance threat detection across the enterprise.
• Create, maintain, and refine SOAR playbooks to automate and streamline security detection, response, and operations.
• Manage deployment, health, and lifecycle of security agents on endpoints including EDR and monitoring components.
• Act as the technical escalation point for Managed Security Service Providers (MSSP), ensuring SLA adherence and detection efficacy.
• Lead vulnerability management efforts including scanning, prioritization, remediation tracking, and comprehensive reporting.
• Implement and manage Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), and AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) tools to uncover and mitigate risks in cloud and AI environments.
• Administer and optimize various Microsoft Defender platforms such as Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps, Office 365, and Defender for Cloud.
• Support IAM engineering processes including identity lifecycle management, conditional and privileged access controls, and single sign-on solutions.
• Participate in security design reviews advising technical standards for projects and initiatives.
• Support incident response and threat hunting by utilizing telemetry from SIEM, NDR, and UEBA solutions.
• Collaborate across teams including network, cloud, application, and infrastructure to embed security within broader technology operations.
• Maintain thorough documentation such as network/system diagrams, runbooks, SOPs, and change records.
• Take part in an on-call rotation to handle critical security incidents beyond typical working hours.
• Mentor junior engineers and disseminate cybersecurity knowledge within the team.

Required Qualifications

• At least 8 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity engineering or related technical security roles.
• Proven hands-on expertise with EDR solutions and endpoint agent lifecycle management.
• Strong experience working with IAM platforms and comprehensive understanding of identity security principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Defender products including Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps, Office 365, and Defender for Cloud.
• Experience managing network security and application security practices.
• Familiarity with NDR and UEBA technologies for detecting threats and anomalies.
• Skill in operating SIEM platforms for monitoring, detection engineering, and alert tuning.
• Experience developing and managing SOAR processes and tools.
• Experience collaborating with or overseeing MSSP partnerships.
• Expertise in handling vulnerability management programs and remediation workflows.
• Knowledge of CSPM and DSPM solutions; AI-SPM experience is an added advantage.
• Strong foundation in networking, cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS), and identity protocols such as SAML, OAuth, and OIDC.
• Excellent analytical abilities combined with troubleshooting skills across diverse security domains.
• Effective communication skills for explaining technical risks and decisions to varied audiences.
• Capability to work both independently and in cross-functional teams.

Preferred Certifications

• CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)
• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
• CompTIA Security+
• Microsoft Security Certifications including SC-200, SC-300, AZ-500
• AWS Certified Security Specialty or equivalent
• Additional preferred certifications include PCNSE and CCFA.

Additional Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with endpoint management platforms like Microsoft Intune and SCCM.
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, and Zero Trust.
• Integrating security tools in DevSecOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) workflows.
• Background in healthcare industry security with knowledge of HIPAA and Protected Health Information regulations.
• Experience with ITSM/change management tools such as ServiceNow and Jira.

Why Work With Us

• Engage in a high-impact role influencing enterprise-wide security technology architecture.
• Opportunities to work with advanced and emerging security platforms including AI-based security posture management.
• Clear advancement pathway toward senior or lead cybersecurity engineering roles.
• Contribute to safeguarding sensitive healthcare data critical to patient care.

Eligibility

This role is open to any graduate qualified candidates.