Cyber Security Engineer

1. Advanced Operations & Threat Detection

• Lead

advanced health checks and configuration reviews for deployed security tools (AV, EDR, XDR, PIM, PAM, DLP, DAM, etc.).

• Conduct proactive threat hunting to identify hidden, emerging, or sophisticated threats beyond standard alerts.
• Fine-tune correlation rules, use cases, and detection logic to reduce false positives and improve detection accuracy.

2. Incident Response & Escalation Management

• Act as the final escalation point for critical and major incidents, leading investigation and resolution.
• Own

root cause analysis (RCA) and remediation plans for high-severity incidents in the ticketing tool (ITSM).

• Lead incident command during major security events, coordinating cross-functional response and decision-making.
• Review and approve closure of high-severity tickets, ensuring SLA and quality compliance.

3. Client & OEM Coordination

• Serve as the senior technical point of contact for key clients during critical incidents and security reviews.
• Present RCA reports, security posture reviews, and improvement recommendations to client stakeholders.
• Liaise with OEMs and vendors on advanced troubleshooting, escalations, and product roadmap discussions.

4. Documentation & Reporting

• Own and maintain advanced documentation, including RCA reports and threat intelligence summaries for all security products.
• Review and refine runbooks, SOPs, and playbooks based on lessons learned from incidents and audits.
• Prepare and present

monthly/quarterly security operations reports (SLA trends, incident analytics, risk insights) to internal leadership.

5. Mentoring & Service Delivery Support

• Mentor and train L1/L2 analysts on tools, SOPs, and incident handling best practices, including knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Lead technical onboarding and architecture/configuration review for new clients or products.
• Identify and drive automation opportunities to optimize SOC workflows and reduce manual effort.

6. Shift & Availability

• Work in

24x7 rotational shifts and lead shift operations, ensuring coverage and escalation readiness.

• Be available for critical incident bridge calls and major incident management at short notice. Required Skills & Qualifications:

1. Technical Skills:

• Advanced expertise in cybersecurity products:

AV, EDR, XDR, PIM, PAM, DLP, DAM, SIEM/SOAR

• Strong knowledge of Windows & Linux administration, networking, and cloud security fundamentals.
• Deep understanding of incident lifecycle management, threat intelligence, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Hands-on experience with scripting/automation (Python, PowerShell) for SOC process optimization.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis (RCA) skills.

2. Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including client-facing interactions.
• Strong leadership and mentoring ability to guide junior analysts.
• Ability to stay calm and decisive under high-pressure, major-incident situations.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-team coordination skills. Qualification & Certification
• Experience: 4 to 10 years
• Education: Graduate/Postgraduate in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or related field.
• Certifications (Preferred): CEH, CompTIA Security+/CySA+, ITIL Foundation, OEM advanced certifications (EDR, XDR, PAM, DLP, etc.)