Cyber Security Engineer - Azure/Cloud Security (3-5 yrs)

Job Description :

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to join our dynamic IT security team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Azure cloud security, experience in managing and responding to security incidents, and expertise in threat hunting and SOC operations. This role involves implementing, maintaining, and improving our cybersecurity infrastructure and processes to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of organizational systems and data.

Key Responsibilities :

Azure Security :

- Implement and manage Azure security tools, including Azure Sentinel and Microsoft Defender.

- Monitor and enhance security configurations for Azure-based systems and applications.

- Provide guidance on secure architecture and design within Azure environments.

Threat Hunting & Incident Response :

- Perform proactive threat hunting to detect and mitigate advanced threats.

- Analyze and respond to security incidents, providing detailed investigation and root cause analysis.

- Develop and refine threat detection rules and analytics within Azure Sentinel.

SOC Operations :

- Work SOC tickets, including triaging, escalating, and remediating incidents.

- Collaborate with SOC analysts to enhance monitoring and detection capabilities.

- Create and maintain incident response playbooks and workflows.

Security Best Practices :

- Ensure adherence to industry standards, frameworks, and best practices such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS.

- Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify and mitigate security risks.

- Provide recommendations for improving overall security posture.

Security Monitoring :

- Implement and manage security monitoring tools to detect malicious activity in real-time.

Qualifications :

Required :

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field.

- 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity roles, with hands-on experience in:

- Azure cloud security (Azure Security Center, Azure Sentinel, Defender).

- Threat hunting and incident response activities.

- Working with SOC operations and resolving security tickets.

- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, attack vectors, and defense mechanisms.

- Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards.

Preferred :

- Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, CompTIA CySA+, or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).

- Experience with automation and scripting tools (e.g., PowerShell, Python).

- Understanding of SIEM tools and log correlation.

Key Skills :

- Analytical thinking and problem-solving.

- Excellent verbal and written communication.

- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

- Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.

- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.