Cyber Security Engineer

Tecnots; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecnots in Bengaluru seeks a cybersecurity engineer to design, implement, and maintain security controls across cloud and on‑prem environments. You will perform vulnerability assessments, audits, and incident response while aligning with industry standards.

You will collaborate with Dev and Ops to embed security into the SDLC, automate tasks with scripting, and pursue certifications like CISSP or CISM. 1+ year experience is required; cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering.
• Hands-on with network security and logs analysis.
• Knowledge of SIEM tools and cloud security.
• Familiarity with security standards (NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust security systems and protocols to protect organizational assets.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits.
• Monitor security systems, analyze logs, and respond promptly to security incidents and alerts.
• Develop, implement, and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures in line with best practices.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Research emerging security threats, technologies, and regulations to ensure proactive defense strategies.
• Provide expert guidance and support on security-related matters to internal teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Network security

SIEM proficiency

Vulnerability management

Cloud security

Scripting

Automation

Security frameworks

Tools

Splunk

ELK Stack

QRadar

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

• Design, implement, and maintain robust security systems and protocols to protect organizational assets.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits.
• Monitor security systems, analyze logs, and respond promptly to security incidents and alerts.
• Develop, implement, and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures in line with best practices.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Research emerging security threats, technologies, and regulations to ensure proactive defense strategies.
• Provide expert guidance and support on security-related matters to internal teams and stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Design, implement, and maintain robust security systems and protocols to protect organizational assets.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits.
• Monitor security systems, analyze logs, and respond promptly to security incidents and alerts.
• Develop, implement, and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures in line with best practices.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Research emerging security threats, technologies, and regulations to ensure proactive defense strategies.
• Provide expert guidance and support on security-related matters to internal teams and stakeholders.

What you'll need

• 1+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, with a strong understanding of security principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in network security, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and secure network architectures.
• Hands-on experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools (e.g., Splunk, ELK Stack, QRadar).
• Demonstrated ability in vulnerability management, penetration testing, and security assessment tools.
• Experience with cloud security platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and securing cloud-native applications and infrastructure.
• Familiarity with industry security frameworks and compliance standards (NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2).
• Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) for security tasks.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent are highly desirable.

Nice to have

• Experience with cloud security platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH)
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation
• Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and practices
• Experience with Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) tools
• Contributions to open-source security projects or community involvement