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 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 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
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  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:
• EDR/XDR tools (e.g., SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender)

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• Application control solutions (e.g., ThreatLocker)
• 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
  

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