Project Role : Security Architect
Project Role Description : Define the cloud security framework and architecture, ensuring it meets the business requirements and performance goals. Document the implementation of the cloud security controls and transition to cloud security-managed operations.
Must have skills : Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
Good to have skills : Endpoint Extended Detection and Response
Minimum 3 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary: The Senior Analyst will be responsible for managing and optimizing Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) solutions and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps and Endpoint. The role focuses on securing SaaS applications, monitoring user and device behavior, enforcing data protection policies, and responding to threats across cloud and endpoint environments. Roles & Responsibilities: CASB & Defender for Cloud Apps • Administer CASB policies for cloud app discovery, access control, and data protection • Monitor user activity across SaaS platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Dropbox) • Configure and manage Defender for Cloud Apps policies for anomaly detection, session control, and threat protection • Integrate CASB with Conditional Access, Microsoft Purview, and SIEM platforms • Collaborate with compliance and data governance teams to enforce regulatory controls Defender for Endpoint • Deploy and manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint across enterprise devices • Configure and optimize attack surface reduction (ASR), endpoint detection and response (EDR), and device compliance policies • Investigate endpoint alerts and behavioral anomalies • Integrate Defender with Microsoft Sentinel and SOAR platforms for automated response General Responsibilities • Conduct risk assessments and recommend security enhancements • Develop and maintain SOPs, runbooks, and policy documentation • Provide L2/L3 support for cloud and endpoint security incidents • Mentor junior analysts and support knowledge sharing across teams • Generate reports on threat trends, policy effectiveness, and compliance posture Professional & Technical Skills: • 5–8 years of experience in cybersecurity, cloud security, or endpoint protection • Hands-on experience with CASB platforms (Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, Netskope, McAfee, etc.) • Strong understanding of SaaS security, user behavior analytics, and data protection • Experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft 365 Defender suite • Familiarity with KQL (Kusto Query Language), PowerShell, and automation workflows • Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and Conditional Access policies Education & Certifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field • Preferred certifications: o Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate o Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate o CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or equivalent Additional Information: • Experience with insider risk management and cloud-native DLP • Exposure to API security and OAuth-based integrations • Knowledge of compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR)

15 years full time education

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