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Senior Security Engineer

Senior Security Engineer

Cynosure Corporate SolutionsChennai
30+ days ago
Job description

Role Purpose :

We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer with a strong foundation in security incident response, infrastructure security, and expertise in a wide range of security tools and platforms. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of hands-on experience in securing enterprise environments, managing high workloads, and acting as a subject matter expert (SME) across multiple domains. The role requires strong technical capabilities in Windows and Linux security, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead and support security operations and projects in a collaborative team :

  • Lead and manage complex security incidents, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.
  • Conduct forensic analysis for both cloud-based and on-premise environments using industry-standard tools and best practices.
  • Manage and fine-tune security platforms, including SIEM (Microsoft Sentinel), EDR (Microsoft Defender for Endpoint), DLP, and CNAPP (Wiz, Prisma Cloud).
  • Oversee the complete vulnerability management lifecycle using tools such as Rapid7, Microsoft Defender, and Tenable.
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) across security domains, including endpoint protection, cloud security, IAM, and PAM.
  • Implement and enforce security hardening, configuration baselines, and compliance policies across Windows and Linux systems.
  • Automate repetitive security operations tasks using scripting languages such as PowerShell and Bash.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, DevOps, and Compliance teams to align on security best practices and governance.
  • Maintain clear and detailed documentation of incidents, workflows, response playbooks, and security improvements.
  • Contribute to the development of the Security Operations Centre (SOC), including processes, tools, and team maturity.
  • Support implementation of key Information Security projects and contribute to the future Target Operating Model for the function.
  • Provide mentorship to junior security analysts and engineers to foster a strong learning culture within the team.

Skills & Experience :

  • Minimum 7+ years of experience in information security, preferably in SOC, incident response, or security engineering roles.
  • Advanced knowledge of both Windows (AD, DNS) and Linux operating systems, with proven hands-on hardening and configuration experience.
  • Strong experience in threat detection, incident handling, and forensic investigation.
  • Expertise in managing and optimizing Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM), Microsoft Defender (EDR), Wiz / Prisma (CNAPP), and DLP solutions.
  • Proficient in scripting languagesPowerShell and Bashto support automation and tooling for security operations.
  • Solid understanding of cloud-native security practices, preferably within Microsoft Azure environments.
  • Experience with Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) tools such as Azure PIM and CyberArk.
  • Strong documentation, reporting, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume workloads and prioritize effectively in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.

    • Preferred Certifications (Optional but a Plus) :

  • GIAC (GCIA, GCIH, GCFA)
  • Microsoft SC Series (SC-200, SC-300, SC-400)
  • Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
  • OSCP, CEH, CISSP

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