Cyber Security Engineer

Job Description

Company: SENTIENT – An Ascend Company

Location: Siaha, IN

Role: Cyber Security Engineer Shift Time: 7:00 PM to 4:00 AM IST.

Location: Hyderabad (Remote).

Job Description: Core Competencies • Building Effective Teams—Creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team; fosters open dialogue; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.

• Customer Focus—Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Drive for Results—Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Ethics and Values—Adheres to an appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times, acts in line with those values.
• Managing Vision and Purpose—Is optimistic; can inspire and motivate vision and sense of core purpose. PSC Administrator Competencies • Adaptability—Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
• Communication—clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
• Managing Work—effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• Quality Orientation—Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period.
• Work Standards—setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; selfimposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed Essential Responsibilities • Security Tool Implementation:
• Deploy and manage security tools, including SIEM, EDR, firewalls, IDPS, and WAF.
• Ensure security tools are properly configured and maintained.
• Security Monitoring and Threat Detection:
• Monitor security alerts and events to identify potential threats.
• Maintain and tune security monitoring systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Incident Response:
• Participate in incident response activities, including investigating and analyzing security incidents.
• Document and report security incidents, and assist in remediation efforts.
• Regulatory Compliance:
• Support compliance efforts with HIPAA, HITECH, SOC 2, and other relevant regulations.
• Conduct security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Vendor and Supply Chain Assessment:
• Conduct assessments of vendors and supply chain partners to ensure their security practices meet our standards.
• Develop and maintain a vendor risk management program.
• Project Coordination:
• Coordinate security and compliance projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within scope.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project requirements and deliverables.
• Cloud Security:
• Secure cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) by implementing best practices and security controls.
• Monitor and manage cloud security configurations.
• Continuous Learning and Development:
• Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies.
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities. Requirements/Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in a technology related field, or 5+ years of experience working in cybersecurity and compliance environments.
• Azure Virtual certifications is preferred • 5 years of experience with minimum 3 years within cybersecurity or related fields.
• Proficient with security tools such as SIEM, EDR, Firewall, IDPS, and WAF.
• Knowledge of NIST, SOC 2, and PCI/DSS regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Eagerness to learn and develop new skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the team.
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, or equivalent • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong work ethic and integrity.
• Experience with Azure CLI, PowerShell, Terraform, ARM templates, or other scripting/infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Experience with monitoring and troubleshooting tools (Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics, etc.).
• Knowledge of DevOps concepts, security principles, and best practices.
• Experience with networking, databases, and operating systems (Windows, Linux).
• PowerShell Scripting Required.
• Good communication Skills, the ability to communicate technical information to nontechnical people.

Source: BeBee