Security Engineer II

Tekion Corp; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekion is seeking a Security Engineer II to implement and maintain security controls across its cloud-based environment. The role partners with IT and Engineering to identify risks, remediate vulnerabilities, and strengthen the security posture.

Responsible for incident detection, threat modeling, and creating runbooks. The candidate will work on security tooling, vulnerability management, and ensuring SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST compliance while mentoring junior engineers and staying current

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in security engineering, IT security, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of network, application, and cloud security principles.
• Experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint protection.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and security services.
• Familiarity with compliance and security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, CIS).
• Scripting or automation experience (Python, Bash, or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication abilities.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, GSEC, or CEH preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement, configure, and maintain security tools, monitoring systems, and access controls.
• Support vulnerability management, including scanning, analysis, and remediation coordination.
• Participate in incident detection, response, and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with Engineering and IT teams to embed security best practices into development and infrastructure.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST).
• Perform security assessments and testing of applications, systems, and cloud environments.
• Contribute to threat modeling and risk assessments for new projects and technologies.
• Create and maintain security documentation, runbooks, and knowledge bases.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Stay current on emerging security threats, tools, and technologies.

Skills

Security principles

Cloud security

Security tooling

Scripting/Automation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Security certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS, Cybersecurity, Engineering

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Vulnerability scanners

Endpoint protection

Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Job description

About Tekion

Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe.

About Tekion

Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe.

Summary

The Security Engineer II is responsible for implementing and maintaining security controls, monitoring systems, and supporting incident response across the company’s technology environment. This role works on moderately complex projects with minimal supervision, ensuring that applications, infrastructure, and data remain secure and compliant. The Engineer II partners with IT, Engineering, and Security Operations to identify risks, remediate vulnerabilities, and strengthen overall security posture.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Implement, configure, and maintain security tools, monitoring systems, and access controls.
• Support vulnerability management, including scanning, analysis, and remediation coordination.
• Participate in incident detection, response, and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with Engineering and IT teams to embed security best practices into development and infrastructure.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST).
• Perform security assessments and testing of applications, systems, and cloud environments.
• Contribute to threat modeling and risk assessments for new projects and technologies.
• Create and maintain security documentation, runbooks, and knowledge bases.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Stay current on emerging security threats, tools, and technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 4–6 years of experience in security engineering, IT security, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of network, application, and cloud security principles.
• Experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint protection.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and security services.
• Familiarity with compliance and security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, CIS).
• Scripting or automation experience (Python, Bash, or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication abilities.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, GSEC, or CEH preferred.

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