Security Administrator

Job Summary:

The role involves leading the detection, investigation, and response of cybersecurity threats, managing XDR and endpoint security tools, and coordinating enterprise-level security projects. The Senior Engineer will play a key role in strengthening the organization's security posture, optimizing processes, and supporting project execution to ensure timely delivery of security initiatives..

Key Responsibilities:

Security Operations & Threat Management

• Lead the monitoring, analysis, and response to security incidents using XDR and endpoint security tools.
• Perform advanced threat analysis, including malware, phishing, ransomware, insider threats, and lateral movement detection.
• Conduct root cause analysis and oversee remediation actions with IT and application teams.
• Maintain and tune detection rules, dashboards, and playbooks for operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with IT and network teams for vulnerability remediation, log onboarding, and security device configuration.
• Drive incident reporting, documentation, and lessons-learned sessions to improve response.

2.

• Plan, coordinate, and execute security projects, including:
• XDR deployment and optimization across enterprise endpoints.
• Endpoint security enhancements and integration.
• Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT) remediation and closure tracking.
• Identity and Access Management (IAM) policy and solution implementation.
• SOC process automation and improvement initiatives.
• Act as the primary liaison between SOC operations, IT, and business stakeholders for project planning, tracking, and delivery.
• Prepare and present project plans, status reports, risk registers, and escalation reports to management.
• Ensure security projects meet compliance requirements (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, ITIL).

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in SOC operations, threat monitoring, and incident response.
• Hands-on experience with XDR, endpoint security, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence platforms.
• Solid understanding of incident management, malware analysis, and endpoint threat correlation.
• Exposure to ITIL processes, change management, and security project management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced security environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.