Chief Cybersecurity Strategist

We are seeking a highly skilled Security Engineer to design, implement, and manage the security architecture of our organization.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for firewall and endpoint security, WAF implementation, VAPT, fraud investigation, dark web monitoring, brand monitoring, email security, and compliance enforcement. The role requires expertise in securing IT infrastructure, conducting risk assessments, ensuring compliance, and implementing Microsoft security layers to strengthen the organization's security posture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and manage firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA, Check Point).
• Deploy and maintain Web Application Firewalls (WAF) for web security (Cloudflare, Imperva, AWS WAF).
• Implement Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) solutions like Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne.
• Conduct regular firewall rule audits, optimize configurations, and enforce Zero Trust principles.

Microsoft Security Layer Implementation

a. Email Security

• Configure and manage Microsoft Defender for Office 365 to protect against phishing, malware, and email threats.
• Implement Safe Links, Safe Attachments, and Anti-Phishing policies.
• Monitor and respond to email security alerts in Microsoft Security Portal.
• Conduct email security threat hunting using Defender for O365 and advanced hunting queries.

b. Endpoint Security

• Deploy and manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) to protect corporate devices.
• Enforce attack surface reduction (ASR) rules for endpoint protection.
• Configure endpoint compliance policies using Microsoft Intune.
• Implement DLP (Data Loss Prevention) policies to prevent data exfiltration.

c. Compliance & Risk Management

• Implement and monitor Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager for risk assessment.
• Enforce Information Protection & Encryption Policies using Microsoft Purview.
• Configure and manage Conditional Access Policies in Microsoft Entra ID.
• Ensure compliance with security frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, and GDPR.

Dark Web Monitoring & Brand Protection

• Monitor dark web forums, marketplaces, and underground networks for stolen credentials, data leaks, and insider threats.
• Implement dark web intelligence tools such as Recorded Future, Digital Shadows, or Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence.
• Work with threat intelligence platforms to detect and respond to brand impersonation, phishing sites, and fraudulent domains.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to enforce takedowns of malicious content.

Fraudulent Incident Investigation & Threat Hunting

• Investigate fraud incidents, phishing attempts, and business email compromise (BEC).
• Conduct forensic analysis on compromised endpoints, servers, and email accounts.
• Develop and implement threat intelligence and threat hunting processes.
• Work closely with SOC teams for incident response and mitigation.

VAPT & IT Security Operations

• Perform Vulnerability Assessments & Penetration Testing (VAPT) on infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments.
• Implement and manage intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS).
• Monitor, analyze, and mitigate vulnerabilities from external and internal security scans.
• Work with teams to remediate vulnerabilities and harden IT assets.

IT Security & Compliance Management

• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Implement Zero Trust Architecture and IAM policies.
• Conduct security awareness training and phishing simulations.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and other industry standards.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Technical Skills:

Firewall & Network Security: Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA, Check Point

Microsoft Security Stack: Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, Intune, Purview Compliance

Endpoint Security & EDR: Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne

WAF & Web Security: Imperva, AWS WAF, Akamai, Cloudflare

VAPT & Red Teaming: Burp Suite, Nessus, Metasploit, Kali Linux, OWASP ZAP

SIM & Threat Intelligence: Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar, ELK Stack, MITRE ATT&CK

Cloud Security: Azure Security Center, AWS Security Hub, GCP Security Command Center

IAM & Zero Trust: Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access Policies, PAM

Dark Web & Brand Monitoring: Recorded Future, Digital Shadows, Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Proactive security mindset with attention to detail.

Certifications (Preferred, but not mandatory):

CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional

CEH – Certified Ethical Hacker

OSCP – Offensive Security Certified Professional

CISM/CISA – Certified Information Security Manager/Auditor

Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect (SC-100)

Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst (SC-200)

Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator (SC-400)

Experience Required:

5+ years of experience in IT Security, Cybersecurity, and Threat Intelligence.

Hands-on expertise in firewall management, endpoint security, WAF, email security, and compliance.

Strong experience in fraud investigation, dark web monitoring, and brand protection.

Proven ability to secure cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments.