Cyber Security Officer

Arya Omnitalk; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Arya Omnitalk in Pune invites a Cybersecurity Officer to protect endpoints and lead incident response across the organization. The role focuses on securing laptops/desktops, detecting threats, containing incidents, and driving a culture of cyber-hygiene across teams.

You will implement secure configurations, manage EDR/XDR tools, patch management, and device policies. A Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity and 2–5 years of relevant experience are required; certifications such as CEH/CISSP

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with endpoint security and incident response.
• Experience with patch management and vulnerability scanning tools.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST, CIS benchmarks.
• Ability to train non-technical staff on security practices.
• Understanding of Windows/Linux/macOS security configurations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents (malware, phishing, data leaks).
• Manage endpoint security, antivirus, EDR/XDR, patching, and device compliance.
• Lead incident response lifecycle: identification, containment, eradication, recovery, RCA.
• Configure and manage device management (MDM), access controls, and security policies for laptops/endpoints.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and coordinate timely patching/remediation.
• Manage firewall, VPN, email security, and endpoint protection platforms.
• Enforce and update security policies on passwords, USB usage, remote access, data handling.
• Conduct security awareness training for employees.

Skills

Endpoint security

Incident response

Network security

Security frameworks

Vulnerability management

Cross-platform security

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

EDR/XDR tools

MDM

Patching tools

Job description

Cybersecurity Officer Endpoint & Incident Response

Location: Pune (Magarpatta)
Type: Full-Time

Role Overview

The Cybersecurity Officer is responsible for protecting our digital assets - with a strong focus on endpoint (laptop/desktop) security - and for detecting, responding to, and resolving security incidents across the organization. This role is critical to safeguarding company data, ensuring employee devices remain compliant and secure, and building a culture of cyber-hygiene across teams.

What You'll Own

• Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents (malware, phishing, unauthorized access, data leaks, ransomware, etc.)
• Manage endpoint security - laptop/desktop antivirus, EDR/XDR tools, patch management, disk encryption, and device compliance
• Own incident response lifecycle: identification, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident reporting (RCA)
• Configure and manage device management (MDM), access controls, and security policies for all company laptops/endpoints
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and coordinate timely patching/remediation
• Manage firewall, VPN, email security, and endpoint protection platforms
• Enforce and update security policies - password, USB/device usage, remote access, data handling
• Conduct security awareness training for employees (phishing simulations, safe practices)
• Maintain incident logs, audit trails, and compliance documentation (ISO 27001, SOC2, or similar, if applicable)
• Liaise with IT/infra teams on network security and with vendors for security tools/licenses
• Support any regulatory/compliance audits related to information security

Must-Have Skills

• Hands-on experience with endpoint security tools (EDR/XDR, antivirus, MDM - e.g., Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Intune)
• Strong understanding of incident detection & response, malware analysis basics, and threat handling
• Knowledge of network security fundamentals - firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS
• Familiarity with security frameworks/standards (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS benchmarks)
• Experience with patch management, vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, Qualys, etc.)
• Understanding of Windows/Linux/macOS security configurations
• Strong documentation and incident reporting skills
• Good communication - able to train non-technical staff on security practices

Nice-to-Have

• Certifications: CEH, Security+, CISSP, CISM, or similar
• Experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel)
• Exposure to cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP security basics)
• Scripting skills (Python/PowerShell) for automation of security tasks
• Experience in a manufacturing/telecom/IoT company (relevant to Arya Omnitalk's domain)

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or related field. 2-5 years of relevant experience in IT/cybersecurity roles, with specific exposure to endpoint security and incident response.

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences to join our team.