Security Engineer III

Insight; Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Health Benefits

Professional Development: Learning平台 &

Shift Allowance

Job summary

Insight seeks a Security Engineer III – Microsoft Security to lead advanced Microsoft security engineering across Defender, Sentinel, Azure, and Intune ecosystems. You will optimize security controls, drive incident response, and mentor SOC teams.

You will work in a hybrid model across multiple Indian locations, collaborating with global security operations to protect cloud and on-premise environments.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years in cybersecurity with at least 3 years in advanced Microsoft security engineering.

Responsibilities

• Configure and optimize Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, and advanced threat protection policies.
• Architect and maintain Sentinel workbooks, analytics rules, hunting queries, integrations, and automation playbooks.
• Implement Azure and Intune security controls, CIS-aligned baselines, device management, and Defender integrations.
• Lead L3 incident triage, forensic investigations, remediation, health checks, and configuration audits across Microsoft platforms.

Skills

Microsoft Defender

Sentinel

Azure security

Intune

Defender for Cloud

KQL

Incident response

Security automation

Endpoint protection

Email security

Cloud security

NIST

CIS

Zero Trust

SC-200

AZ-500

Education

B.E./B.Tech. or graduate in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

KQL

Job description

Requisition Number: 106308

Security Engineer III – Microsoft Security

Requisition Number: 106308

Security Engineer III – Microsoft Security

Location: This is a hybrid opportunity in Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Gurugram, Pune, Trivandrum area.

Insight at a Glance

• 14,000+ engaged teammates globally with operations in 25 countries across the globe.


• Received 35+ industry and partner awards in the past year


• $9.2 billion in revenue


• #20on Fortune’s World'sBest Workplaces™ list


• #14 on Forbes World's Best Employers in IT – 2023


• #23 on Forbes Best Employers for Women in IT- 2023


• $1.4M+ total charitable contributions in 2023 by Insight globally

Now is the time to bring your expertise to Insight. We are not just a tech company; we are a people-first company. We believe that by unlocking the power of people and technology, we can accelerate transformation and achieve extraordinary results. As a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator with deep expertise in cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent edge, we guide organisations through complex digital decisions.

About The Role

As a Security Engineer III – Microsoft Security, you will lead advanced Microsoft security engineering across Defender, Sentinel, Azure, and Intune environments. We will count on you to optimize security controls, investigate complex incidents, automate response, and guide junior engineers and SOC teams. Along the way, you will get to:

• Configure and optimize Microsoft Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, and advanced threat protection policies.


• Architect and maintain Microsoft Sentinel workbooks, analytics rules, KQL hunting queries, integrations, and automation playbooks.


• Implement Azure and Intune security controls, compliance profiles, CIS-aligned baselines, device management, and Defender integrations.


• Lead L3 incident triage, forensic investigation, remediation, health checks, configuration audits, and security optimization across Microsoft platforms.

What We’re Looking For

• B.E., B.Tech., or graduate qualification in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, with 4–6 years in cybersecurity and at least 3 years in advanced Microsoft security engineering.


• Strong expertise in Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Azure security, Intune, Defender for Cloud, and KQL-based threat hunting.


• Experience with incident response, security automation, endpoint protection, email security, cloud security, and recognized frameworks such as NIST, CIS, and Zero Trust.


• Strong analytical, communication, documentation, leadership, and mentoring skills; SC-200 and AZ-500 certifications are preferred.

What You Can Expect

We’re legendary for taking care of you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. We want you to enjoy a full, meaningful life and own your career at Insight. Some of our benefits include:

• Freedom to work from another location—even an international destination—for up to 30 consecutive calendar days per year.


• Medical Insurance


• Health Benefits


• Professional Development: Learning Platform and Certificate Reimbursement


• Shift Allowance

But what really sets us apart are our core values of Hunger, Heart, and Harmony, which guide everything we do, from building relationships with teammates, partners, and clients to making a positive impact in our communities.

Join us today, your ambITious journey starts here.

At Insight, we celebrate diversity of skills and experience so even if you don’t feel like your skills are a perfect match - we still want to hear from you!

Today's talent leadstomorrow's success. Learn more about Insight:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/insight/

Insight does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will be treated as direct applications from the candidate, and recruiters or agencies who submit candidates for this position without a prior, written vendor agreement will not be eligible for any form of compensation, even if the candidate is hired.

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About Insight

• Founded in 1988 in Tempe, Arizona


• 11,000+ teammates in 19 countries providing Insight Intelligent Technology Solutions™ for organizations across the globe


• $8.3 billion in revenue in 2020


• Ranked #409 on the Fortune 500, #15 on the CRN Solution Provider 500, 2020 CRN Innovator of the Year Award


• 2020 Intel Innovation Partner of Year, 2020 Microsoft U.S. Partner of the Year and Worldwide Customer Experience Partner of the Year


• Ranked #7 on the 2021 Fortune World's Most Admired Companies (Information Technology Services industry), #70 on the Fortune 100 Best Workplaces for Diversity, #296 on Forbes World's Best Employers (#27 within IT), and #5 on the Phoenix Business Journal 2020 list of Best Places to Work

Today's talent leads tomorrow's success. Learn about careers at Insight: jobs.insight.com

Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

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