Email Security Administrator

Cerebra; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerebra IT Services in Bengaluru is seeking an Email Security Administrator to manage Proofpoint and Abnormal AI, ensuring secure mail flow and threat mitigation. The role emphasizes 3+ years of hands-on experience, MS Exchange Online expertise, and strong incident response capabilities.

The candidate will lead phishing investigations, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor security engineers, contributing to a robust security posture for a multinational client.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in Email Security administration.
• Expert-level hands-on experience with Proofpoint Email Protection and Abnormal AI.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft 365 Exchange Online, Exchange administration, and mail flow management.
• Deep understanding of SMTP, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, DNS, TLS, and secure email architecture.
• Proven experience leading complex phishing investigations, incident response, and threat hunting.
• Experience integrating email security solutions with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and ticketing platforms.
• Strong knowledge of email authentication, anti-spoofing technologies, and zero-trust security principles.
• Hands-on experience with automation using PowerShell, Python, or REST APIs.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience mentoring technical teams and leading cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead phishing investigations and incident response efforts.
• Coordinate threat hunting activities and incident containment.
• Manage mail flow configurations and DNS/TLS security settings.
• Integrate email security with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and ticketing platforms.
• Mentor technical teams and drive cross-functional security initiatives.

Skills

Email security

Phishing investigations

Incident response

Threat hunting

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Mentoring teams

Tools

Proofpoint

Abnormal AI

PowerShell

Python

REST APIs

SIEM

SOAR

EDR

Ticketing systems

Job description

Hiring at Cerebra IT Services | Contract to Hire(C2H)-MNC client

Role: Email Security Administrator

Exp: 3+ years

Location: BANGALORE

Skills: Proof Point & Abnormal AI tool Administrator

• 3 - 6 years of experience in Email Security administration.
• Expert-level hands-on experience with Proofpoint Email Protection and Abnormal AI.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft 365 Exchange Online, Exchange administration, and mail flow management.
• Deep understanding of SMTP, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, DNS, TLS, and secure email architecture.
• Proven experience leading complex phishing investigations, incident response, and threat hunting.
• Experience integrating email security solutions with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and ticketing platforms.
• Strong knowledge of email authentication, anti-spoofing technologies, and zero-trust security principles.
• Hands-on experience with automation using PowerShell, Python, or REST APIs.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience mentoring technical teams and leading cross-functional initiatives.

Notice Period: Immediate joiners upto 30 days