Senior Security Engineer

1 week ago

Chennai, India Cynosure Corporate Solutions Full time


Role Purpose :

We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer with a strong foundation in security incident response, infrastructure security, and expertise in a wide range of security tools and platforms. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of hands-on experience in securing enterprise environments, managing high workloads, and acting as a subject matter expert (SME) across multiple domains. The role requires strong technical capabilities in Windows and Linux security, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead and support security operations and projects in a collaborative team :

- Lead and manage complex security incidents, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.


- Conduct forensic analysis for both cloud-based and on-premise environments using industry-standard tools and best practices.


- Manage and fine-tune security platforms, including SIEM (Microsoft Sentinel), EDR (Microsoft Defender for Endpoint), DLP, and CNAPP (Wiz, Prisma Cloud).


- Oversee the complete vulnerability management lifecycle using tools such as Rapid7, Microsoft Defender, and Tenable.


- Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) across security domains, including endpoint protection, cloud security, IAM, and PAM.


- Implement and enforce security hardening, configuration baselines, and compliance policies across Windows and Linux systems.


- Automate repetitive security operations tasks using scripting languages such as PowerShell and Bash.


- Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, DevOps, and Compliance teams to align on security best practices and governance.


- Maintain clear and detailed documentation of incidents, workflows, response playbooks, and security improvements.


- Contribute to the development of the Security Operations Centre (SOC), including processes, tools, and team maturity.


- Support implementation of key Information Security projects and contribute to the future Target Operating Model for the function.


- Provide mentorship to junior security analysts and engineers to foster a strong learning culture within the team.

Skills & Experience :

- Minimum 7+ years of experience in information security, preferably in SOC, incident response, or security engineering roles.


- Advanced knowledge of both Windows (AD, DNS) and Linux operating systems, with proven hands-on hardening and configuration experience.


- Strong experience in threat detection, incident handling, and forensic investigation.


- Expertise in managing and optimizing Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM), Microsoft Defender (EDR), Wiz/Prisma (CNAPP), and DLP solutions.


- Proficient in scripting languagesPowerShell and Bashto support automation and tooling for security operations.


- Solid understanding of cloud-native security practices, preferably within Microsoft Azure environments.


- Experience with Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) tools such as Azure PIM and CyberArk.


- Strong documentation, reporting, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.


- Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume workloads and prioritize effectively in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.

Preferred Certifications (Optional but a Plus) :

- GIAC (GCIA, GCIH, GCFA)


- Microsoft SC Series (SC-200, SC-300, SC-400)


- Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)


- OSCP, CEH, CISSP


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