Cyber Security Consultant - Endpoint Security - VOIS

VOIS; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

VOIS in Pune is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Consultant – Endpoint Security to own AV/EDR platforms and govern their lifecycle. You will collaborate with vendors and operations across Windows, Linux, UNIX, and network environments to maintain secure configurations and drive ongoing improvements.

The role requires 5+ years in enterprise AV/EDR, strong incident response, RCA validation, and governance capabilities, with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or Trend Micro experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with enterprise AV/EDR platforms such as Defender for Endpoint or Trend Micro.
• Sound knowledge of cyber security alongside Windows, Linux, UNIX and network fundamentals.
• Experience with endpoint onboarding, policy config, deployment, tuning, and lifecycle governance.
• Exposure to SIEM, monitoring or automation integrations used for security alert management.

Responsibilities

• Own enterprise AV/EDR platforms throughout their service lifecycle and roadmap.
• Define security policies, configuration, deployment, and tuning aligned with standards.
• Lead endpoint onboarding across Windows, Linux, UNIX and network devices.
• Transition new security capabilities into BAU with proper documentation and handovers.
• Support major incidents, validate RCA, and drive corrective actions.
• Coordinate with vendors and stakeholders on escalations and governance reviews.

Skills

AV/EDR platforms

Windows

Linux

UNIX

SIEM

Monitoring

Automation

Incident response

RCA

Vendor coordination

Education

University degree

Tools

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Trend Micro

Job description

Who We Are

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.

As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability.

We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.

About This Role

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Consultant – Endpoint Security to provide technical ownership and governance for enterprise Antivirus (AV) and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) services in Pune.

The role will own AV/EDR service lifecycle activities, including endpoint onboarding, security policy governance, platform roadmaps, upgrades, security patching, operational assurance and continuous improvement. You will also support major incidents, validate root cause analysis (RCA), mitigate platform and operational risks, and transition new security capabilities into business-as-usual operations.

You will collaborate with vendors, stakeholders and operations teams across Windows, Linux, UNIX and network-integrated environments. This is a niche cyber security role requiring 5+ years of enterprise AV/EDR experience, including experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Trend Micro or comparable enterprise platforms.

What You’ll Do

Own enterprise AV/EDR platforms throughout their service lifecycle, including roadmaps, operational readiness, complex changes, platform upgrades, security patching and console/client version management.

Define, maintain and review security policies, governing configuration, deployment, tuning and redistribution in line with security standards, risk requirements and operational needs.

Lead endpoint onboarding across Windows, Linux, UNIX, database and network device environments, including integration with SIEM, monitoring and automation platforms.

Transition new endpoint security capabilities into BAU operations with appropriate documentation and operational handovers.

Support major incidents and complex technical investigations, validate RCA, and drive corrective and preventive actions.

Identify service gaps, platform risks and operational vulnerabilities, recommending mitigation aligned with security architecture standards.

Coordinate with vendors, stakeholders and operations teams on technical escalations, service demand, improvements and governance reviews.

Maintain service documentation, operational procedures, compliance evidence and security governance records.

Who You Are

You have 5+ years of experience working with enterprise AV/EDR platforms such as Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Trend Micro or comparable technologies.

You have sound knowledge of cyber security alongside Windows, Linux, UNIX and network fundamentals.

You have practical experience with endpoint onboarding, policy configuration, deployment, tuning, redistribution governance, monitoring and troubleshooting.

You can manage complex platform changes, upgrades, console and client security patching, and version lifecycle activities.

You have exposure to SIEM, monitoring or automation integrations used for security alert management, visibility and reporting.

You can investigate technical issues, assess risks, validate RCA and translate findings into effective corrective and preventive actions.

You communicate clearly and can coordinate effectively across vendors, stakeholders and multidisciplinary, cross-cultural teams.

You demonstrate customer focus, collaborative problem solving, adaptability, results orientation and cost awareness aligned with Vodafone Way behaviours.

You have experience within IT, service industries, telecommunications, managed security services or enterprise cyber security operations.

You hold a university or college degree.

Industry-recognised certifications and/or proven job training in virtual environments or Microsoft security tracks are required.

Microsoft security certifications, ITIL certification or relevant platform administration certifications are preferred.

Not a perfect fit?

Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.

What's In It For You

Opportunity to take technical ownership of enterprise-scale AV/EDR services across diverse endpoint environments.

Exposure to the full endpoint security service lifecycle, spanning roadmap planning, security policy governance, upgrades, patching, incident response and continuous improvement.

Collaboration with security, operations, vendor and stakeholder teams across a geographically diverse enterprise environment.

Opportunity to influence endpoint security standards, operational readiness, platform risk mitigation and the transition of new security capabilities into BAU.

What Skills You Will Learn

The scope of the role provides opportunities to further develop:

Enterprise-scale AV/EDR lifecycle management using technologies such as Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Trend Micro and comparable platforms.

Advanced endpoint security policy governance, configuration and tuning across Windows, Linux and UNIX environments.

SIEM, security monitoring and automation integration capabilities.

Major incident investigation, RCA validation and security risk mitigation.

Complex security platform upgrade, patching and operational readiness practices.

Vendor governance, stakeholder coordination and enterprise cyber security service management.

VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment

Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background.

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.