Lead Cybersecurity Engineer

Careernet; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Careernet is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to design and implement security solutions across Azure and hybrid environments. You will enhance SIEM, SOAR, EDR and Defender capabilities, integrating workflows and incident response processes.

You will manage Entra ID IAM controls and lead vulnerability management programs with governance and remediation strategies. You will mentor security engineers, conduct advanced investigations and drive improvements after incidents, applying MITRE

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity or related field is preferred.
• 10-17 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, cloud security or SOC/IR roles.
• Hands-on Azure security, Defender, Entra ID and IAM engineering experience.
• Proven ability to design and operate SIEM, SOAR and EDR in enterprise settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of security engineering solutions across Azure and hybrid infra.
• Develop and enhance SIEM, SOAR, EDR and Defender capabilities with automations and IR workflows.
• Manage identity security controls across Entra ID and IAM platforms including access governance.
• Own vulnerability management programs with risk-based prioritization and remediation governance.
• Lead complex investigations, containment, and post-incident improvements while mentoring engineers.

Skills

IAM

Vulnerability management

Microsoft Defender

Azure

SOAR

EDR

SIEM

MITRE ATT&CK

Threat Detection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or a related discipline

Job description

Key Skills: IAM, Vulnerability management, Microsoft Defender, Azure, SOAR, EDR, SIEM, MITRE Attack Framework, Threat Detection

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of security engineering solutions across Azure and hybrid infrastructure.
• Develop and enhance SIEM, SOAR, EDR and Microsoft Defender capabilities, including integrations, automation and incident response workflows.
• Manage identity security controls across Entra ID and IAM platforms, including access governance, privileged access and authentication controls.
• Own vulnerability management programs, including risk-based prioritization, remediation governance and exposure reduction.
• Lead complex security investigations, containment activities and post-incident improvements while mentoring security engineers.

Skills Required:

• 10 - 17 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, cloud security, security operations engineering or incident response.
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure security, Microsoft Defender, Entra ID and IAM engineering.
• Proven experience designing and operating SIEM, SOAR and EDR capabilities in enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated ownership of security engineering, vulnerability management and incident response programs.
• Experience building security integrations, detection workflows, response automation and cloud security controls.

Good to Have:

• Experience applying the MITRE ATT&CK Framework and developing threat detection capabilities.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or a related discipline is preferred.