Security Engineer

iLink Digital; Chennai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

iLink Digital seeks a Senior Microsoft Security Engineer to design, implement, manage, and optimize enterprise security solutions across Microsoft and Check Point technologies. You will work across Defender XDR, Sentinel, Purview, Microsoft 365 Security, Entra ID, and Check Point platforms.

The role requires deep technical expertise, consulting experience, and strong client-facing communication to lead security transformation initiatives for enterprise clients in Chennai and across India.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in Cyber Security.
• 3+ years implementing Microsoft Security solutions.
• Experience with enterprise SOC environments.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 migrations and security.
• Experience implementing Microsoft Sentinel SIEM.
• Experience implementing Microsoft Purview compliance solutions.
• Experience managing Check Point firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage Microsoft Defender XDR.
• Perform attack simulation training.
• Investigate security incidents.
• Tune security policies.
• Reduce false positives.
• Manage vulnerability assessments.
• Configure automated investigation and remediation.
• Deploy Sentinel workspaces.
• Develop Analytics Rules.
• Develop Automation Rules.
• Create Logic Apps playbooks.
• Build Workbooks and Dashboards.
• Optimize SIEM costs.
• Perform threat hunting.
• Support Security Operations Center (SOC).
• Deploy Microsoft Purview Information Protection.
• Configure Sensitivity Labels and Retention Labels.
• Implement Data Lifecycle Management.
• Support compliance initiatives.

Skills

Defender XDR

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft 365 Security

Entra ID

Check Point

SOC

Tools

PowerShell

Microsoft Graph API

REST API

JSON

Job description

iLink Digital is aGlobal Software Solution Provider and SystemsIntegrator, delivers next-generation technologysolutions to help clients solve complex businesschallenges, improve organizational effectiveness,increase business productivity, realize sustainableenterprise value and transform your businessinside-out. iLink integrates software systems and developscustom applications, components, and frameworks on the latestplatforms for IT departments, commercial accounts, applicationservices providers (ASP) and independent software vendors(ISV). iLink solutions are used in a broad range of industriesand functions, including healthcare, telecom, government, oiland gas, education, and life sciences. iLink’s expertiseincludes Cloud Computing & Application Modernization, DataManagement & Analytics, Enterprise Mobility, Portal,collaboration & Social Employee Engagement, EmbeddedSystems and User Experience designetc.

What makesiLink's offerings unique is the fact that we usepre-created frameworks, designed to accelerate softwaredevelopment and implementation of business processes for ourclients. iLink has over 60 frameworks (solution accelerators),both industry-specific and horizontal, that can be easilycustomized and enhanced to meet your current businesschallenges.

Requirements

Seeking an experiencedSenior Microsoft Security Engineerto design, implement, manage, and optimize enterprise security solutions across Microsoft and Check Point technologies. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft 365 Security, Microsoft Entra ID, and Check Point security platforms.

This role requires strong technical skills, consulting experience, customer-facing communication, and the ability to lead security transformation initiatives for enterprise clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage Microsoft Defender XDR
  
• Perform attack simulation training
  
• Investigate security incidents
  
• Tune security policies
  
• Reduce false positives
  
• Manage vulnerability assessments
  
• Configure automated investigation and remediation
  
• Deploy Sentinel workspaces
  
• Develop Analytics Rules
  
• Develop Automation Rules
  
• Create Logic Apps playbooks
  
• Build Workbooks and Dashboards
  
• Optimize SIEM costs
  
• Perform threat hunting
  
• Support Security Operations Center (SOC)
  

Microsoft Purview

• Deploy Microsoft Purview Information Protection
  
• Configure Sensitivity Labels
  
• Configure Retention Labels
  
• Implement Communication Compliance
  
• Configure eDiscovery (Standard & Premium)
  
• Deploy Records Management
  
• Implement Data Lifecycle Management
  
• Support Compliance Manager
  

Microsoft 365 Security

• Secure Microsoft Teams
  
• Secure SharePoint Online
  
• Secure Exchange Online
  
• Secure OneDrive
  
• Implement Conditional Access
  
• Configure Microsoft Entra ID Identity Protection
  
• Configure Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
  
• Manage Secure Score improvements
  

Check Point Security

• Manage Security Policies
  
• Configure IPS
  
• Configure Application Control
  
• Configure URL Filtering
  
• Configure Threat Prevention
  
• VPN Configuration
  
• High Availability Configuration
  
• Firewall Rule Optimization
  
• Security Policy Review
  
• Investigate cyber security incidents
  
• Perform root cause analysis
  
• Conduct malware investigations
  
• Perform forensic analysis
  
• Coordinate remediation activities
  
• Recommend security improvements
  

Governance & Compliance

• Support ISO 27001
  
• Support NIST CSF
  
• Support CIS Controls
  
• Support Zero Trust initiatives
  
• Conduct security assessments
  
• Participate in internal and external audits
  
• Create security documentation
  
• Review security baselines
  

Required Skills

Microsoft

• Microsoft Sentinel
  
• Microsoft Purview
  
• Exchange Online
  
• SharePoint Online
  
• Microsoft Teams
  

Security

• SIEM
  
• SOAR
  
• XDR
  
• DLP
  
• CASB
  
• IAM
  
• PKI
  
• Identity Protection
  
• Conditional Access
  
• Vulnerability Management
  

Check Point

• Quantum Security Gateway
  
• Threat Prevention
  
• IPS
  
• VPN
  
• Application Control
  
• URL Filtering
  
• Identity Awareness
  

Scripting

• PowerShell
  
• Microsoft Graph API
  
• REST API
  
• JSON
  

Preferred Certifications

Microsoft

• Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)
  
• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst (SC-200)
  
• Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator (SC-400)
  
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300)
  
• Microsoft Certified: Security Administrator (MS-500)
  

Security

• CISSP
  
• CISM
  
• CISA
  
• CEH
  
• CompTIA Security+
  
• ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor
  

Check Point

• Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA)
  
• Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE)
  

Experience

• 7–10+ years in Cyber Security
  
• 3+ years implementing Microsoft Security solutions
  
• Experience with enterprise SOC environments
  
• Experience with Microsoft 365 migrations and security
  
• Experience implementing Microsoft Sentinel SIEM
  
• Experience implementing Microsoft Purview compliance solutions
  
• Experience managing Check Point firewalls