Cybersecurity Engineer

OPT IT; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

OPT IT is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to monitor, protect, and improve security across systems, networks, endpoints and cloud environments. You will collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, network, and application teams to strengthen defenses and respond to incidents.

The role requires knowledge of SIEM/EDR, active directory/IAM, and scripting, with opportunities to work with Splunk, Defender, Sentinel, AWS, Azure, and Fortinet in a dynamic Pune-based team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field; certifications such as CEH, Security+, or CISSP are an advantage.
• Certifications such as Security+, CySA+, CEH, or equivalent.
• Experience with Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, Fortinet, AWS, or Azure.
• Knowledge of Python, PowerShell, or Bash scripting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor SIEM, EDR, antivirus, firewall, and security alerts.
• Investigate incidents, perform initial response, and escalate critical threats.
• Conduct vulnerability scanning, patch tracking, and security remediation.
• Manage endpoint security, MFA, access controls, and basic IAM activities.
• Support firewall, VPN, network-security, and email-security controls.
• Assist with security audits, compliance activities, risk assessments, and documentation.
• Perform log analysis, threat monitoring, and security-tool tuning.
• Support security awareness, incident reporting, and policy implementation.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, network, and application teams.

Skills

SIEM/EDR/Firewall

Windows/Linux networking

Active Directory/IAM

Analytical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT

CEH/Security+/CISSP advantage

Tools

Splunk

Microsoft Sentinel

CrowdStrike

Microsoft Defender

Fortinet

AWS

Azure

Python scripting

Job description

We are looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer to monitor, protect, and improve the security of systems, networks, endpoints, and cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor SIEM, EDR, antivirus, firewall, and security alerts
• Investigate incidents, perform initial response, and **escalate** critical threats
• Conduct vulnerability scanning, patch tracking, and security remediation
• Manage endpoint security, MFA, access controls, and basic IAM activities
• Support firewall, VPN, network-security, and email-security controls
• Assist with security audits, compliance activities, risk assessments, and documentation
• Perform log analysis, threat monitoring, and security-tool tuning
• Support security awareness, incident reporting, and policy implementation
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, network, and application teams

Required Skills

• Knowledge of SIEM, EDR, firewalls, vulnerability-management, and incident response
• Understanding of Windows/Linux, networking, TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, and cloud security
• Familiarity with Active Directory, MFA, IAM, and security frameworks
• Good analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or a related field; certifications such as CEH, Security+, or CISSP are an advantage.

Preferred

• Certifications such as Security+, CySA+, CEH, or equivalent
• Experience with Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, Fortinet, AWS, or Azure
• Knowledge of Python, PowerShell, or Bash scripting