Security Engineer, Data

Applied Systems India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Systems India Pvt Ltd. seeks an Infrastructure Security Engineer with deep expertise in Microsoft Defender and Purview to design and operate our data protection and endpoint security infrastructure.

You will own deployment and optimization of Purview data governance and DLP, and CASB capabilities across our Microsoft 365 environment. This role focuses on data classification, breach prevention, compliance automation, and endpoint threat response, with autonomy to own security domains

Qualifications

• Hands-on with Microsoft security products.
• Advanced DLP design and tuning.
• Experience deploying Purview for data governance/compliance.
• CASB tools for SaaS visibility and control.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls across Defender and data protection platforms.
• Deploy Microsoft Purview solutions: data classification, labeling, DLP, records management.
• Manage Purview Compliance Manager and audit logging for regulatory compliance.
• Design data security controls including encryption and classification strategies.
• Conduct threat modeling of data flows and information governance models.
• Operate CASB capabilities for SaaS visibility and control.
• Develop runbooks for data breach procedures and incident response.
• Contribute to monitoring, alerting, and incident response across Defender and Purview.

Skills

Microsoft Defender

Purview

DLP

CASB

PowerShell

Python

Encryption

Audit logging

Job description

Transforming the insurance industry is ambitious, we know. That’s why at Applied Systems India Pvt Ltd., an Applied Systems company, we’re building a team that shows up every day ready to learn, willing to try new things, and driven to deliver innovative software and services that make us indispensable to our customers – all within a culture built on values that make us indispensable to each other too. With 40+ years of experience in the Insurtech game, we’re not just redefining what’s achievable, we’re creating a place where amazing career moments are made possible.

Position Overview

Applied Systems is seeking an Infrastructure Security Engineer with deep expertise in the Microsoft Defender and Purview security ecosystems to design and operate our data protection and endpoint security infrastructure. You'll own the deployment and optimization of Microsoft Purview data governance and DLP, and Cloud App Security (CASB) capabilities across our Microsoft 365 environment. This role is perfect for an engineer who specializes in data security and has built real expertise with Microsoft's modern security stack, you'll work on high-impact initiatives around data classification, breach prevention, compliance automation, and endpoint threat response. You'll have the autonomy to own specific security domains while collaborating with cross functional teams and incident response.

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls across the Microsoft Defender suite and data protection platforms.
• Design and deploy Microsoft Purview solutions including data classification, labeling, DLP, information barriers, and records management.
• Implement and manage Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager and audit logging for regulatory compliance.
• Design and maintain data security controls including Data Loss Prevention (DLP), encryption, and classification strategies.
• Conduct security reviews and threat modeling of data flows and information governance models.
• Implement and optimize Microsoft Cloud App Security (CASB) capabilities for SaaS application security and visibility.
• Develop and maintain runbooks for data breach procedures and incident response involving Defender and Purview solutions.
• Contribute to security monitoring, detection tuning, and alerting across Defender and Purview platforms.
• Assist with proof-of-concept builds for new Microsoft Defender and Purview capabilities.
• Participate in the Security Engineering Team on-call rotation

We’re Excited to Learn More About You

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in security engineering or data security, with hands-on work with Microsoft security products
• Advanced hands-on experience with modern DLP solutions
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing Microsoft Purview solutions for data governance and compliance
• Working knowledge of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) design, policy creation, and tuning across email, Teams, and endpoints
• Strong understanding of data classification and sensitivity labeling strategies in Microsoft 365 environments
• Experience with Microsoft Cloud App Security (CASB) or equivalent CASB technologies for SaaS visibility and control Advanced
• knowledge of Windows and/or macOS operating systems, particularly regarding Defender for Endpoint agent deployment and management Experience with one or more scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash, C#) Knowledge of encryption technologies and key management in Microsoft 365 context Understanding of audit logging, threat intelligence integration, and advanced hunting in Defender platforms Knowledge of compliance frameworks and their application in cloud environments (SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS)
• Demonstrated ability to work with systems at scale Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager and regulatory compliance automation Working knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) integration with Defender and Purview solutions Familiarity with Azure infrastructure (Azure Firewall, Network Security Groups, etc.) Experience with infrastructure-as-code technologies (Terraform, ARM templates, Bicep) Microsoft security certifications (Security Engineer, Enterprise Administrator, or similar) Experience with SIEM/SOAR integration with Microsoft Defender solutions.

When You Join Team Applied,

You Can Expect:

A culture that values who you are and recognizes that you aren’t just an employee; you are a teammate, and you matter. We thrive on the benefits of our different experiences and celebrate the uniqueness our teammates bring to work with them every day.

We flex our time together, collaborating remotely and in-person to empower our teams to work in the ways that work best for them.

Learn more about the people behind our products at :

Your Security Matters:

Our candidates’ personal information and online safety are top of mind for us. At Applied, we proactively protect your personal information and only communicate with candidates via a [e-mail] email or through our official career’s portal.

EEO Statement

Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don’t discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.