Security Engineer

Advance Auto Parts; Telangana; On-site; INR 1,100,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts Inc. is seeking a Security Engineer in Hyderabad to own the full lifecycle of security tools and services. You will monitor health, patch and scale platforms, and ensure backup/recovery readiness while decommissioning outdated components.

You will work across EDR/XDR, IAM, vulnerability management, SIEM/SOAR, and network/cloud security, applying hands-on engineering to implement controls and automate processes with strong scripting ability.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, security operations, or security platform administration roles.
• Broad generalist foundation across multiple security domains (EDR/endpoint, IAM, vulnerability management, SIEM/detection, network/cloud security).
• Experience managing and supporting multiple enterprise security platforms in production with operational ownership.
• Strong scripting/automation skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash) and comfort with APIs and integrations.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Own the full platform lifecycle for a portfolio of security tools and services, including health monitoring, patching, upgrades, scaling, backup/recovery, and decommissioning.
• Configure, integrate, and continuously improve capabilities across core domains (EDR/XDR, IAM, vulnerability management, SIEM/SOAR, network/cloud).
• Perform hands-on engineering work to implement new controls, tune policies, and support integrations via APIs and automation.
• Develop scripts and automation to improve operational efficiency and enforce consistent configurations.
• Document configurations, runbooks, standards, and procedures; contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Skills

EDR/XDR

IAM

Vulnerability management

SIEM/SOAR

Network security

Cloud security

Scripting

APIs

Troubleshooting

Automation

Tools

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Job description

Job DescriptionTitle : Security EngineerLocation : Hyderabad, IndiaKey ResponsibilitiesOwn the full platform lifecycle for a portfolio of security tools and services, including:Health monitoring, patching, upgrades, scaling, backup/recovery, and decommissioningConfiguration, integration, and continuous improvementMaintain and enhance capabilities across core domains:Endpoint — EDR/XDR platforms and related controlsIdentity & Access Management (IAM) — SSO, MFA, federation, privileged access (PAM), access lifecycleVulnerability Management — scanning tools, prioritization support, remediation trackingDetection & Response — SIEM/SOAR integrations, logging, and detection use casesNetwork & Cloud Security — supporting NGFW/SASE, CSPM/CWPP, and related controls as neededPerform hands-on engineering work: implement new controls, tune policies, resolve platform issues, and support integrations via APIs and automation.Develop scripts and automation (Python, PowerShell, or similar) to improve operational efficiency, reduce toil, and enforce consistent configurations.Document configurations, runbooks, standards, and procedures; contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.Required Qualifications & Experience7+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, security operations, or security platform administration roles.Strong generalist foundation across multiple security domains (endpoint/EDR, identity/IAM, vulnerability management, SIEM/detection, network or cloud security). Deep expertise in every area is not required, breadth plus solid hands-on depth in several is key.Proven experience managing and supporting multiple enterprise security platforms in production environments with operational ownership (beyond one-time deployments).Solid scripting/automation skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash, or equivalent) and comfort working with APIs and integrations.Ability to troubleshoot technical issues.California Residents click below for Privacy Notice:https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/disclosures