Security Architect-Immediate Joiner

Zensar is a digital solutions company helping organizations around the world achieve new thresholds of business performance. We work with clients in banking and financial services, hi-tech and manufacturing, insurance, consumer services, and more. We prepare our clients for sustainable success through experience design, cloud technology, advanced analytics, and business acceleration.

Zensar is seeking an experienced Data Loss Prevention (DLP) specialist to join our global cyber security operations and incident response team. The DLP focused Cybersecurity Operations and Incident Response Engineer is a critical member of the team providing subject matter expertise in the detection, alerting, and investigation of DLP incidents. Successful candidates will have a strong background in DLP analytics, investigation, and incident management.

We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Architect to design, implement, and optimize our organization's endpoint security architecture. The ideal candidate will provide strategic leadership in integrating Microsoft Defender for Endpoint with our broader security ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint solution to align with organizational security goals and compliance requirements
• Develop long-term strategies for endpoint security, incorporating Microsoft Defender for Endpoint as a core component
• Lead the integration of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint with other security tools and platforms within the Microsoft ecosystem and beyond
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the security team
• Collaborate with senior management to define security policies and procedures
• Conduct regular architecture reviews and recommend improvements
• Stay abreast of emerging threats and new features in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and related technologies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; Master's degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 7 years focusing on endpoint security architecture
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and the Microsoft 365 security stack
• Strong understanding of enterprise security architectures and how endpoint security fits into the bigger picture
• Experience in designing and implementing large-scale endpoint security solutions
• Proficiency in cloud security concepts and implementations, particularly in Azure
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant advanced certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, CISSP)
• Experience with other major EDR/XDR solutions for comparative insights
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS)
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework and its application in architecture design
• Experience in scripting and automation for security operations