Cybersecurity Defense Engineer

Company Description

We are a consulting company with a bunch of technology-interested and happy people!

We love technology, we love design and we love quality. Our diversity makes us unique and creates an inclusive and welcoming workplace where each individual is highly valued.

With us, each individual is her/himself and respects others for who they are and we believe that when a fantastic mix of people gather and share their knowledge, experiences and ideas, we can help our customers on a completely different level.

We are looking for you who want to grow with us!

With us, you have great opportunities to take real steps in your career and the opportunity to take great responsibility.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Cyberthreat Defense Engineer to implement, monitor, and manage our cybersecurity tools and operations. This role requires hands-on experience with security tools such as CrowdStrike Falcon, Cylance, Varonis, and Mimecast, as well as expertise in vulnerability management, threat hunting, and incident response. The ideal candidate will work closely with external Managed Security Services Providers (MSSPs) and internal teams to identify, investigate, and mitigate security threats while ensuring compliance with security policies and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement, monitor, and manage cybersecurity tools (CrowdStrike Falcon, Cylance, Varonis, Mimecast) to identify and mitigate security threats.
• Set up and maintain cybersecurity monitoring operations in collaboration with MSSPs.
• Perform security incident triage to assess scope, urgency, and potential impact.
• Investigate, analyse, and escalate security incidents, coordinating response efforts per the Incident Response Plan (IRP).
• Maintain and continuously update the Incident Response Plan (IRP).
• Conduct root cause analysis on security incidents and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Identify, analyse, and remediate vulnerabilities across various devices and applications.
• Conduct network penetration testing and recommend security enhancements.
• Proactively monitor threats using Computer Network Defense (CND) tools such as intrusion detection systems (IDS), firewalls, and system logs.
• Implement and manage an enterprise SIEM tool for threat detection and analysis.
• Generate detailed reports on security assessments, incidents, and key cybersecurity metrics.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, network, application, and BI teams to secure architectures.
• Work with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) teams to review security policies and provide reports.
• Continuously enhance security processes, policies, and awareness programs.
• Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and best practices.
• Promote a strong cybersecurity culture across the organization.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Experience: 3 to 7 years of experience in cybersecurity roles with CrowdStrike Falcon, Exposure Management, and Identity Protection.
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability management, penetration testing, and remediation.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols, system vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.
• Experience deploying and managing cybersecurity tools in Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
• Proficiency with SIEM tools and analysing security logs.
• Experience working with third-party MSSPs is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with NIST Framework is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, strategic thinking, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex security concepts to stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize multiple security initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Certifications (Highly Desirable):

• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• CompTIA Security+

Start: Immediate
Location: Bangalore (WFO 5 days)
Form of employment: Full-time until further notice, we apply 6 months probationary employment.

We interview candidates on an ongoing basis, do not wait to submit your application.