Security Engineer

Axi; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1 - 2; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 annual leave days

12 sick leave days

Health insurance coverage

Learning opportunities & professional

Job summary

Axi is expanding its Bengaluru security team to protect a multi-region trading platform. You will join as a senior Security Engineer focused on DevSecOps, threat intel, and cloud security governance, helping to design and deploy secure solutions across cloud environments.

You will collaborate with global teams, investigate incidents, and mentor peers while staying current on industry trends and best practices in security engineering.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Cybersecurity, Security Operations.
• Hands-on Defender XDR/Entra ID experience.
• Azure security services: Firewall, NSG, PIM.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001/NIST/SOC 2.
• Experience with SIEM and SOAR.
• Threat hunting and incident remediation.
• DevSecOps and secure CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proactive security improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Operate as a core Security team member and SME for Axi.
• Investigate security incidents and share essential findings.
• Advance threat intelligence capabilities to industry best practice.
• Research trends and requirements; support multi-regional security deployments.
• Review controls; evaluate effectiveness; implement improvements.
• Lead design, pilot, and deployment of new security solutions.
• Take leading roles on projects to ensure high delivery standards.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Security engineering

Incident response

Threat hunting

Cloud security governance

Communication

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Continuous security improvement

Tools

Microsoft Defender XDR

Defender for Endpoint

Defender for Cloud

Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)

Azure Firewall

NSG

DDoS Protection

Conditional Access

Identity Protection

Privileged Identity Management (PIM)

SIEM

SOAR

Job description

Please note that we will only be able to accept candidates who have the appropriate rights and documentation for employment in India.

Who We Are.

Axi is a leading global provider of margin and deliverable Foreign Exchange, Contracts for Difference (CFDs), and Financial Spread betting. Our business has evolved into a world-class, multifaceted brokerage with offices in six regions. With heavy investment in the latest trading technology, Axi seeks to offer the most comprehensive end-to-end trading experience available, servicing traders of all levels from beginners to institutional-level clients.

Let's talk about the cool stuff you will do at Axi!

You will play a key role in keeping Axi colleagues safe in the world of Cyber. With a key focus on engineering and automation, this role focuses on implementing strategic solutions to security problems, providing a secure environment for our customers and colleagues to operate in without large operational overheads. Ranging from DevSecOps practices implementing security controls as code to policy-based controls across our network or identity environments.

Your EDGE Assignment/You Will

• Operate as a core member of the Security team and act as a subject matter expert for Axi in partnership with Axi strategic partners.
• Keep abreast of and play a hands on, investigative role in security incidents providing essential information to key control points.
• Drive improvements in threat intelligence capabilities aligned to industry best practice.
• Research security trends and emerging technologies, identify our business and technical requirements, perform technical evaluation and support deployment of multi-regional security solutions.
• Review implementation of security controls and evaluate effectiveness, make recommendations for improvements, and execute against those recommendations.
• Play a key role in projects through design, pilot, and deployment for new security solutions across multivendor cloud environments.
• Take a leading role in specific projects aligned to key skillsets ensuring delivery to a high standard.

Are you the one?

• 8+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Security Engineering, or Security Operations
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud, and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
• Experience managing Azure security services including Azure Firewall, NSG, DDoS Protection, Conditional Access, Identity Protection, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
• Strong understanding of cloud security governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or SOC 2
• Experience with SIEM and SOAR platforms for security monitoring and incident response
• Proven experience in threat hunting, threat intelligence, security incident investigation, and remediation
• Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and securing CI/CD pipelines
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with the ability to perform under pressure during security incidents
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and documentation skills
• Proactive mindset with a passion for continuous security improvement.

Nice to Have

• Experience with security automation and orchestration
• Exposure to AI-assisted security tools such as Microsoft Security Copilot or Microsoft Copilot for Security
• Experience leveraging AI-driven threat hunting and incident investigation capabilities

Axi's bag of delights

• Competitive and attractive compensation.
• Extensive learning opportunities, including professional certifications and continuous development.
• 18 annual leave days and 12 sick leave days per year.
• Public holidays as declared by the local government.
• Maternity leave as per applicable laws.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Opportunity to work with global teams and modern, large-scale trading platforms

Axi's interview journey

• Talent Acquisition Round (45 Minutes)
• Technical Interview (1 Hour)

Please note that our organization works with recruitment agencies on a pre-approved basis only. A recruitment agency that wishes to submit candidate profiles or resumes for consideration must obtain prior written consent from our talent acquisition team. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, and we will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Should we receive an unsolicited resume from a recruitment agency that does not have prior written consent, we will not be responsible for the payment of any fees related to the recruitment of the candidate represented in the unsolicited resume.

At Axi, we prioritize creating a workplace that upholds fairness and respect for all. We encourage every individual within our community to contribute towards a culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is treated with the dignity they deserve. We make all employment-related decisions—whether in hiring, compensation, training, performance reviews, or termination—based on merit and without bias, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. We consciously work to identify and overcome any unconscious biases, with a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee and candidate feels genuinely welcomed and valued.