Cyber Security Engineer

Description :

Role & responsibilities :

Security Operations & Incident Response :

- Monitor and respond to security incidents within a 24x7 Security Operations Center (SOC).

- Investigate, analyze, and mitigate security threats using SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and SOAR solutions.

- Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and security procedures.

- Perform forensic analysis and root cause investigation for security breaches.

Vulnerability & Risk Management :

- Conduct regular Vulnerability Assessments (VAPT) and security audits.

- Prioritize and implement security patches for OS, networks, and applications.

- Support hardening efforts for IT systems and infrastructure.

Security Tools & Compliance :

- Manage and maintain security tools such as WAF, SIEM, DLP, IAM, and endpoint protection.

- Ensure compliance with security frameworks like ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and NIST.

- Assist in security awareness training and best practices.

- Support internal & external audits by providing necessary security documentation.

Threat Intelligence & Continuous Improvement :

- Identify emerging threats and attack vectors impacting enterprise security.

- Recommend and implement mitigation strategies to enhance cybersecurity posture.

- Collaborate with global security teams to align on security best practices.

Preferred candidate profile :

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.

- 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, SOC operations, or IT Security.

- Strong knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-prem security.

- Experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, EDR, and encryption technologies.

- Hands-on experience in penetration testing and vulnerability management.

- Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards (ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, etc.).

- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, or Security+ are a plus.

- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.

- Ability to work under high-pressure situations and respond to incidents in real time.

- Excellent communication skills to report security risks and incidents effectively.

- Proactive approach to identifying and mitigating security threats.