Microsoft Security Engineer

1 week ago

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India HireFlex Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 36,00,000 per year

Microsoft Security Engineer – Defender XDR & Sentinel (Azure)

Location: Kerala or Bangalore (In-person, Full-time)

Experience: 3+ years in IT (Security & Cloud)

Company Overview

HireFlex is a global company specializing in providing professional services including Recruitment as a Service, Engineering as a Service, Data Analytics as a Service, DevOps as a Service, FinOps as a Service, and Cyber Security as a Service. We streamline processes and provide technical expertise, enabling businesses to focus on core operations while we handle complex tasks. Our client-centric approach emphasizes efficiency and strategic insights across industries such as fintech, telecom, retail, and healthcare.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Microsoft Security Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on expertise with Microsoft Defender (EDR/XDR), Azure Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR), KQL, and PowerShell, along with solid infrastructure knowledge across Windows and Linux. This role demands proactive troubleshooting, process ownership, and mentoring skills.

Must-Have Skills


•
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (EDR/XDR)
– advanced configuration & troubleshooting


•
Azure Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR)
– incident handling, playbooks, dashboards


•
Kusto Query Language (KQL)
– advanced query writing for monitoring & hunting


•
PowerShell scripting
– automation and process efficiency


•
Strong Windows & Linux infrastructure knowledge
(troubleshooting, patching, hardening)


•
Azure Cloud
– advanced security configuration, automation, and Logic Apps


•
ServiceNow
– incident, problem, and change management

Additional Skills


• IoT/OT security knowledge (Engineering as a Service or equivalent)


• Automation mindset – ability to identify and close operational gaps


• Knowledge of compliance and governance standards


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Key Responsibilities


• Provide expert-level support and administration for Azure Cloud security services


• Deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot Microsoft Defender and Sentinel solutions
• Write advanced KQL queries for security analysis, log investigation, and hunting


• Troubleshoot and resolve OS-related security issues, including patch management


• Develop automation scripts using PowerShell for efficiency and security use cases


• Mentor and guide junior engineers, promoting best practices


• Create and maintain SOPs, KB articles, and documentation for security processes


• Handle escalations, gather stakeholder requirements, and create actionable security plans


• Collaborate with IT and security teams for seamless system integration


• Work with ServiceNow for ITSM, SLA adherence, and dashboard creation

Technical Assessment / Screening Focus


• Azure Cloud (Expert)


• Defender XDR and Sentinel (Advanced)


• KQL (Advanced)


• Windows/Linux OS (Expert)


• PowerShell (Proficient)


• Security troubleshooting in enterprise environments

Qualifications


• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field


• 3+ years of IT experience, with strong exposure to cloud, OS, and security


• Relevant certifications highly preferred:


•- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate


•- Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate


•- Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate


•- Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals

Equal Opportunity Employer

HireFlex is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

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