Endpoint Security Professionals

3 - 6 years

4 - 8 Lacs

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Job Description

Security Engineer (Endpoint & Threat Management)

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled

Security Engineer

with strong expertise in

Microsoft Defender technologies

and foundational knowledge across core cybersecurity domains. The ideal candidate will assess, enhance, and automate endpoint security processes while driving efficiencies across detection and response workflows. Experience with

micro-segmentation

,

SIEM platform integration

, and

threat management

will be considered a strong advantage.

Key

  • Assess, design, and optimize

    endpoint security processes

    leveraging Microsoft Defender and related technologies.
  • Implement

    automation frameworks

    to streamline security operations and improve detection and response times.
  • Conduct threat analysis and investigations, working with SIEM platforms to identify, contain, and remediate incidents.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional IT and security teams to ensure endpoint security controls are aligned with organizational standards and compliance requirements.
  • Design and implement

    micro-segmentation strategies

    to limit lateral movement and reduce attack surface.
  • Regularly review and improve existing

    security playbooks

    , runbooks, and response workflows.
  • Stay updated on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices to proactively improve the organization s security posture.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Strong hands-on expertise with

    Microsoft Defender

    (Endpoint, Identity, and related modules).
  • Good understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals including endpoint, network, identity, and access security.
  • Experience in

    process assessment and optimization

    for endpoint security.
  • Proven track record of implementing

    automation

    in security operations (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Logic Apps, SOAR platforms).
  • Working knowledge of

    SIEM tools

    (Microsoft Sentinel or equivalent) for threat monitoring and incident response.
  • Familiarity with

    micro-segmentation

    solutions (e.g., ColorTokens, Illumio, or equivalent) is a strong plus.
  • Knowledge of

    threat hunting and threat intelligence practices

    .
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Relevant industry certifications such as

    Microsoft Certified Security Operations Analyst Associate

    ,

    SC-200

    ,

    CISSP

    , or

    GIAC

    preferred.
  • Experience in large enterprise or managed security environments.

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