Security Lead

HOSHŌ Digital Pte. Ltd.; Indore District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Real-world projects

Collaborative environment

Career growth

Job summary

HOSHŌ DIGITAL Pte. Ltd. seeks a Security Lead to oversee Microsoft/Azure security operations, governance, and incident response. You will design cloud security controls, monitor threats, and guide a security team to ensure compliance across Microsoft environments.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in technical security with strong Azure expertise and hands-on Defender/XDR usage, plus IAM and RBAC proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in technical security management, with relevant Microsoft/Azure experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure security services and cloud security architecture.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Defender XDR, and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Knowledge of identity and access management, MFA, conditional access, and RBAC.
• Experience with security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.
• Understanding of network security, firewalls, endpoint security, and vulnerability management.
• Familiarity with security frameworks, policies, and compliance standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technical security operations across Microsoft and Azure environments.
• Design, implement, and maintain cloud security controls and security policies.
• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents and potential threats.
• Manage Microsoft security solutions, including Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Implement identity and access management (IAM), privileged access controls, and authentication policies.
• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability management, and risk analysis.
• Ensure secure configuration and monitoring of Azure resources and cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with IT, infrastructure, and application teams to implement security best practices.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, procedures, and incident response plans.
• Support compliance requirements, audits, and security governance initiatives.
• Guide team members on security operations and emerging cybersecurity risks.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field

Technical security management experience

Azure security architecture

IAM / MFA / Conditional access / RBAC

Security monitoring / threat detection / incident response

Network security / firewalls / endpoint security / vulnerability management

Compliance frameworks & policies

Analytical / problem-solving / communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Microsoft Defender XDR

Microsoft Entra ID

Job description

At HOSHŌ DIGITAL, we believe AI has the potential to transform industries, redefine customer experiences, and unlock new opportunities for businesses. Guided by our vision to empower businesses to innovate and grow in a hyper-connected intelligent world, and our mission to embed intelligence at the heart of the enterprise digital core, we help organizations harness AI to reimagine operations, accelerate innovation, and create lasting business value. Turning AI innovation into practical, scalable, and business-ready solutions.

Job Brief

We are looking for an experienced and skilled Security Lead – Microsoft/Azure to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Microsoft security technologies, Azure security management, cloud security operations, and security governance.

The candidate will be responsible for managing and strengthening the organization's security infrastructure, identifying security risks, implementing security controls, and ensuring compliance with security best practices across Microsoft and Azure environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technical security operations across Microsoft and Azure environments.
• Design, implement, and maintain cloud security controls and security policies.
• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents and potential threats.
• Manage Microsoft security solutions, including Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Implement identity and access management (IAM), privileged access controls, and authentication policies.
• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability management, and risk analysis.
• Ensure secure configuration and monitoring of Azure resources and cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with IT, infrastructure, and application teams to implement security best practices.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, procedures, and incident response plans.
• Support compliance requirements, audits, and security governance initiatives.
• Guide team members on security operations and emerging cybersecurity risks.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in technical security management, with relevant Microsoft/Azure experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure security services and cloud security architecture.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Defender XDR, and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Knowledge of identity and access management, MFA, conditional access, and RBAC.
• Experience with security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.
• Understanding of network security, firewalls, endpoint security, and vulnerability management.
• Familiarity with security frameworks, policies, and compliance standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

What We Offer

• Mentorship and training from experienced developers.
• Opportunity to work on real-world projects with modern technologies.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Career growth and skill development opportunities.

The diversity of our talented employees is the foundation on which HOSHŌ DIGITAL is built on. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace all individuals and what makes them unique.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.

Job Features

Job Category Operations