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Open nowPosted 10 days ago

Sr. IT Engineer (Security)

DataCore Software6 open roles

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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Location: Bengaluru,Karnataka,India

Position Summary

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Senior IT Security Engineer to lead our Security Operations Center (SOC) and drive our organization's cybersecurity excellence. You will play a critical leadership role in managing complex security incidents, designing vulnerability management strategies, overseeing security compliance frameworks, and mentoring our security team. With 6-8+ years of advanced hands-on security experience, deep expertise in incident response and threat investigation, proficiency with enterprise security platforms (Sophos Intercept X, Windows Defender, Proofpoint, ManageEngine), and a demonstrated track record of building secure infrastructure, you will help establish DataCore as a security leader. If you can think strategically about security architecture, lead incident response investigations, mentor junior analysts, and drive compliance initiatives across SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, and GDPR, we want to hear from you!

Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic & Leadership Responsibilities:

  • Lead the Security Operations Center (SOC) team, mentor junior and mid-level analysts, and establish best practices for incident response and threat detection
  • Design and implement security monitoring strategies, detection engineering capabilities, and alert tuning frameworks across Sophos, Proofpoint, Windows Defender, and ManageEngine
  • Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, runbooks, and playbooks for the organization; ensure alignment with SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR, and NIS2 requirements
  • Conduct security risk assessments and threat modeling; recommend security architecture improvements and infrastructure hardening initiatives
  • Serve as primary liaison with compliance teams; drive audit readiness activities and evidence collection for SOC 2, ISO 27001, and regulatory compliance programs
  • Evaluate, select, and manage security tools and vendor relationships; conduct cost-benefit analysis and ROI assessments for new security solutions
  • Lead incident response for complex, multi-stage security incidents; perform advanced root cause analysis and develop strategic remediation plans

Operational & Technical Responsibilities:

  • Monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to security incidents and alerts from Sophos Intercept X Advanced, Windows Defender, Proofpoint, and other security platforms with advanced investigation techniques
  • Conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments and security scans using ManageEngine; establish prioritization frameworks based on business context and threat landscape
  • Investigate advanced threats, malware incidents, and suspected breaches; perform forensic analysis and produce detailed incident reports with executive summaries
  • Manage email security at scale; develop and enforce email security policies, investigate sophisticated phishing and BEC campaigns, and implement email authentication standards (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
  • Perform threat hunting using MITRE ATT&CK framework; identify emerging threats and proactive security gaps before they are exploited
  • Collect, analyze, and report security metrics, KPIs, and incident trends to management; design security dashboards and executive-level security briefings
  • Support continuous improvement of security awareness and training programs; assess training effectiveness and adjust content based on threat landscape

Requirements

Essential Skills and Experience Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent professional experience and demonstrated expertise)
  • 6-8+ years of hands-on experience in IT Security, incident response, or security operations.
  • Advanced expertise in Security Operations Center (SOC) operations, incident response management, and threat investigation with demonstrated ability to lead complex investigations
  • Expert-level knowledge of operating systems (Windows Server, Linux) including security hardening, OS-level threat detection, and endpoint security architecture
  • Advanced understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, VPN, proxies) and network security architecture; ability to design secure network segmentation
  • Deep understanding of attack vectors, attack chains, and the cyber kill chain; ability to map threats to MITRE ATT&CK framework and develop countermeasures
  • Expert hands-on experience with Sophos Central Intercept X Advanced or similar advanced EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) solutions; demonstrated ability to configure, tune, and leverage advanced EDR capabilities
  • Expert experience with Windows Defender for Endpoint and/or other enterprise antivirus/anti-malware solutions at scale
  • Expert-level knowledge of email security; deep experience with Proofpoint or similar enterprise email security platforms; proficiency in email authentication protocols (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, BIMI)
  • Expert-level experience with vulnerability scanning and management tools, preferably ManageEngine; demonstrated ability to design vulnerability management programs, prioritize remediation, and track metrics
  • Advanced expertise in SIEM tools and log analysis; proven ability to design SIEM architectures, develop correlation rules, and build security use cases
  • Demonstrated expertise in compliance frameworks (SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR, NIS2); experience leading compliance assessments and audit preparations
  • Expert-level analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to think strategically about security architecture and long-term security posture
  • Exceptional communication skills; ability to present technical security findings to executive leadership and non-technical stakeholders; strong written and verbal communication
  • Proven ability to mentor and develop junior security analysts; experience building and scaling security teams
  • Leadership experience managing security incidents and coordinating response across multiple teams

Preferred Skills and Certifications

  • Advanced security certifications such as CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
  • CompTIA Security+ or equivalent foundational certifications
  • Advanced experience with threat intelligence platforms, threat research, and intelligence-driven security operations
  • Advanced scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash) for security automation, SIEM rule development, and workflow optimization
  • Advanced cloud security expertise (Azure, AWS); demonstrated ability to design and secure cloud infrastructure; knowledge of cloud-native threat detection
  • Experience with SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation and Response) platforms and advanced automation of incident response workflows
  • Incident response leadership; experience as incident commander or on incident response teams for critical incidents
  • Security architecture and design expertise; experience building or redesigning security infrastructure
  • Experience with GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance) platforms and compliance automation
  • Vendor management experience; track record of evaluating, negotiating, and managing security tool contracts
  • Threat hunting expertise and experience with advanced threat hunting methodologies

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