Security & Compliance IT Specialist / Engineer

Role Purpose :

Support the organisation’s security posture through monitoring, incident response coordination, and compliance activities. Work closely with IT operations, engineering, and leadership to ensure systems, data, and tools meet policy and risk standards

Key Responsibiliti es

Safeguard cloud and on-premises infrastructure by implementing and maintaining robust security controls.

Monitor

Darktrace ,

SIEM , and other SOC tools to detect and respond to potential threats in real time.

Investigate security incidents and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective resolution.

Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of security policies and procedures.

Contribute to

compliance reporting ,

audit preparation , and maintenance of all related documentation, including risk registers and incident logs.

Collaborate with the

IT Operations team

to strengthen access controls, endpoint protection, and data security measures.

Partner with the

Engineering team

to secure cloud infrastructure and applications using tools such as

CSPM, DAST, SAST, IAST, and SCA .

Identify and assess vulnerabilities or misconfigurations, and ensure timely escalation for remediation.

Escalate high-risk issues and potential breaches to the

Technical Architect .

Coordinate with the

IT Operations Lead

on endpoint management and access-related controls.

Work closely with

leadership

when incidents require strategic or business-level decisions.

What We’re Looking For

3+ years of experience in

security operations ,

SOC support , or a related field.

Hands-on experience with

Darktrace ,

SIEMs , or similar security monitoring tools.

Understanding of

IT compliance frameworks

and

risk management

practices.

Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Ability to collaborate effectively with IT, engineering, and leadership teams.

Keen attention to detail and proactive approach to security.

What You Need to Succeed

Proactively escalate and resolve security alerts in a timely manner.

Maintain strong audit and compliance readiness at all times.

Minimize recurring or unresolved security incidents through effective follow-up and prevention.

Ensure accuracy, clarity, and completeness in all reports and documentation.

Continuously work to reduce exposure to known and potential risks.

Personal Attributes

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

High attention to detail and accuracy.

Proactive, vigilant, and responsive under pressure.

Collaborative and effective in cross-functional environments.

Ethical, responsible, and confidentiality-driven.

Clear and concise communicator.

Continuous learner with a keen interest in emerging security trends.

“This is a fully remote role, and we welcome applications from candidates based anywhere in India"