Project Role : Security Engineer
Project Role Description : Apply security skills to design, build and protect enterprise systems, applications, data, assets, and people. Provide services to safeguard information, infrastructures, applications, and business processes against cyber threats.
Must have skills : Endpoint Extended Detection and Response
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary: As a Security Engineer, you will apply security skills to design, build and protect enterprise systems, applications, data, assets, and people. You will provide services to safeguard information, infrastructures, applications, and business processes against cyber threats. Your typical day will involve utilizing your expertise in security to ensure the safety and integrity of our organization's digital assets. You will collaborate with various teams to implement security measures and provide solutions to protect against cyber threats. Security Delivery Team Lead role primary responsibility is to provide Endpoint security support for endpoints within organization. This role will be responsible for managing our client´s Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems, specifically Defender for Endpoint. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, hands-on experience with EDR platforms, and a proactive approach to threat detection and incident response. Roles & Responsibilities: - Expected to be an SME, collaborate and manage the team to perform. - Responsible for team decisions. - Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions. - Provide solutions to problems for their immediate team and across multiple teams. - Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend solutions. - Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with industry regulations. - Monitor and analyze security incidents and events, and respond promptly to mitigate risks. - Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, technologies, and best practices to continuously enhance the organization's security posture. Actively operate, configure, and fine-tune Defender EDR platform for optimal performance and threat detection. Implement and manage security policies, rules, and configurations within the EDR system. Perform regular system updates and patches to ensure the platform's effectiveness against evolving threats. Should be able to meet the defined SLAs for service delivery signed by the clients. Work closely with other security team members to develop and enhance security protocols and procedures. Provide recommendations for improving security processes and tools based on analysis of security incidents and trends. Professional & Technical Skills: - Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Endpoint Extended Detection and Response. - Strong understanding of network security principles and technologies. - Experience in implementing and managing security solutions such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and endpoint protection. - Knowledge of security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001 and NIST. - Familiarity with security incident response and management processes. - Good To Have Skills: Experience with cloud security technologies and platforms. - Experience in conducting security assessments and penetration testing. - Knowledge of secure coding practices and vulnerability management. • At least 6+ years’ experience in supporting Infrastructure security management solutions. • Implements security solutions (infrastructure and/or application) including the design, configuration, development, testing and deployment of security-related technologies such as EDR like MS defender, CrowdStrike, Carbon Black and Palo Alto Cortex • Hands on experience on CrowdStrike and Windows Defender (must have) • Hands on experience on EDR or any other endpoint security is an added advantage. • Good analytical and problem-solving skills. • Good communication and collaboration skills • Vendor management to support Infrastructure security infrastructure. • Handle troubleshooting and diagnosis to find root cause of incident. • Flexibility to work in shifts and provide after-work hours and weekend on-call support as and when required. • Flexible to cross skill Upskill and comfortable to lead/mentor people. Additional Information: - The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in Endpoint Extended Detection and Response. - This position is based at our Bengaluru office. - A 15 years full time education is required.

15 years full time education

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