Cybersecurity Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Engineer to support enterprise security operations and incident response activities. In this role, you will act as a Tier 2 security specialist responsible for investigating complex security incidents, analyzing threat indicators, and strengthening the organization’s security posture. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to monitor security systems, manage incidents, and ensure proactive threat detection while improving overall security monitoring and response capabilities.

Key Skills & Responsibilities

• Serve as Tier 2 support for complex technical and security incidents.
  

• Investigate SOC and security incidents or alerts generated from Microsoft security platforms such as Microsoft 365 Defender, MCAS, and Azure Sentinel.
  

• Perform technical analysis using data from endpoint event logs, SIEM systems, dashboards, and enterprise applications to determine appropriate response actions.
  

• Proactively identify indicators of compromise and execute incident response plans upon detection.
  

• Collaborate with internal teams including operations, legal, and sales to resolve security issues and implement preventive action plans.
  

• Research, analyze, and identify potential vulnerabilities and security deficiencies.
  

• Recommend improvements to enhance visibility and effectiveness of security monitoring systems.
  

• Initiate escalation procedures to mitigate potential threats and vulnerabilities.
  

• Validate change requests requiring security analysis and approvals.
  

• Investigate phishing or spam email incidents and implement containment actions to prevent breaches.
  

• Ensure quality delivery and performance from third-party security service providers.
  

• Operate, maintain, and monitor enterprise security tools and systems.
  

Key Qualifications

• 6–9 years of professional experience in Information Security or Cybersecurity.
  

• Strong understanding of security principles including CIA triad, threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits.
  

• Experience working with SOC environments and incident response processes.
  

• Hands-on experience with security tools such as Microsoft 365 Defender, MCAS, and Azure Sentinel.
  

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and collaborative security operations.
  

• Relevant certifications such as ISC2 SSCP, ISC2 CCSP, Microsoft AZ-500, Microsoft SC-200, or CompTIA CySA+ are considered an advantage.
  

• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  
  
  Apply by sending your CV to careers@cliqhr.co.in