Cyber Security Engineer

Futurism Technologies, INC.; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Futurism Technologies, INC. is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer with hands-on work in Microsoft security technologies, including Sentinel, Defender, and CSPM, to monitor, detect, and respond to threats.

The role emphasizes building analytics, tuning alerts, and improving security posture within a hybrid WFO/Remote setup in Pune, India. 6+ years in cyber security or SOC is required, with strong KQL skills and MITRE ATT&CK knowledge.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Cyber Security / SOC operations.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft security technologies and cloud security.

Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and maintain Microsoft Sentinel environments.
• Develop analytics rules, alerts, and workbooks for detection.
• Monitor security events and respond to incidents in real time.
• Perform threat hunting using KQL and manage Defender products.
• Implement CSPM tools, risk assessments, and remediation.
• Prepare incident reports and participate in SOC operations.

Skills

Azure security concepts

Threat detection & incident response

KQL queries

MITRE ATT&CK

Networking fundamentals

Security standards (ISO 27001/NIST/CIS

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Defender for Endpoint

Defender for Office 365

Defender for Identity

Defender for Cloud / CSPM

Job description

Job Title: Cyber Security Engineer (Microsoft Security Stack)

Experience: 6+ Years

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: 27*4 Rotational

Work Mode: WFO/Hybrid

Role Overview

We are looking for a skilled Cyber Security Engineer with hands-on experience in Microsoft security technologies, including Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for XDR, and Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM). The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoring, detection, incident response, and improving the overall security posture of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and maintain Microsoft Sentinel environments
• Develop and fine-tune analytics rules, alerts, and workbooks
• Monitor security events and respond to incidents in real time
• Perform threat hunting using KQL (Kusto Query Language)
• Manage and configure Defender products (Defender for Endpoint, Office 365, Identity, Cloud Apps)
• Analyze threats and respond to alerts using XDR portal
• Implement automated response actions and playbooks

C. CSPM (Cloud Security Posture Management)

• Implement and manage CSPM tools (e.g., Microsoft Defender for Cloud)
• Perform cloud security assessments and risk analysis
• Ensure compliance with security frameworks and best practices
• Identify misconfigurations and drive remediation efforts
• Investigate and respond to security incidents
• Conduct root cause analysis and provide mitigation recommendations
• Prepare incident reports and documentation
• Participate in SOC operations and escalation handling

Required Skills & Qualifications

6+ years of experience in Cyber Security / SOC operations

• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Good knowledge of:
• Azure security concepts and cloud environments
• Threat detection and incident response
• Networking fundamentals and security concepts
• Experience in writing KQL queries
• Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Familiarity with security standards (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS benchmarks)

Preferred Skills (Good to Have)

• Experience with email security and phishing simulation tools
• Knowledge of automation (Logic Apps / SOAR playbooks)
• Exposure to vulnerability management tools
• Certifications such as:
• Microsoft SC-200 (Security Operations Analyst)
• Microsoft AZ-500 (Azure Security Engineer)
• Any SOC / Cybersecurity certification

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and reporting skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced SOC environment