Security Engineer / Cybersecurity Specialist (Pune)

Job Title: Security Engineer / Cybersecurity Specialist

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Security Engineer to manage and enhance our organization's 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 modern security frameworks and best practices.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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