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Senior Cyber Security Engineer – Hybrid
Kaplan Test Prep. Manage and optimize Microsoft Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint and Intune for endpoint protection, compliance and threat detection .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing and optimizing security solutions such as Microsoft Defender, Intune, and cloud environments while implementing robust security controls and vulnerability management practices. Proficient in scripting and automation with PowerShell and Python to enhance security operations and incident response.
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Microsoft Defender ManagementCloud Security ImplementationVulnerability Management ExpertiseSecurity Automation with PowerShellIncident Response and Threat Detection
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Hard Skills
Cyber Security EngineeringVulnerability ManagementApplication Security AssessmentsSecurity Architecture ReviewsThreat ModelingScripting with PowerShellScripting with PythonDevSecOps PracticesSecurity MonitoringIdentity Security
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsPlanning SkillsDecision-Making
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Defender XDRIntuneAWSAzureMicrosoft 365QualysSnykOrca SecurityCI/CD Security ToolsOffice 365 Security
Certifications & Qualifications
AZ-500SC-200SC-100AWS Security SpecialtyCISSP
Industry Keywords
NISTCIS ControlsISO 27001OWASP Top 10EDRXDRDLPSOC ManagementSaaS SecurityAI Security
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityPython
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage and optimize Microsoft Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint and Intune for endpoint protection, compliance and threat detection
- Implement and maintain security controls across AWS, Azure and Microsoft 365 environments
- Lead enterprise vulnerability management across endpoints, cloud infrastructure and applications using Qualys, Snyk, Orca Security and Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management
- Identify vulnerabilities, prioritize risk, track remediation and provide reporting
- Conduct application security assessments, security architecture reviews and threat modeling aligned with OWASP Top 10
- Investigate security incidents, improve detection capabilities and coordinate technical remediation
- Develop security automation using PowerShell, Python and APIs
- Collaborate with Cloud, Infrastructure, DevOps and Development teams to embed security best practices
- Mentor junior engineers and drive continuous security improvements
- Assess and implement security controls for AI-powered applications, Microsoft Copilot and enterprise AI services, addressing data protection, access controls, prompt injection, model risks and secure AI adoption
Requirements
What you’ll need- 5+ years of hands-on cyber security engineering experience
- Strong experience with Microsoft Defender, Intune, Azure, AWS and M365 security
- Experience with Orca, Qualys, Snyk or equivalent security platforms
- Strong understanding of cloud security, vulnerability management and application security
- Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD security, OWASP, SAST, DAST and SCA
- Knowledge of incident response, security monitoring and identity security
- Scripting experience with PowerShell, Python or similar
- Familiarity with NIST, CIS Controls and ISO 27001
- Desirable certifications: AZ-500, SC-200, SC-100, AWS Security Specialty, CISSP
- Expertise across software, servers, infrastructure and networks
- Strong IT security knowledge and ability to balance business objectives with information security best practices
- Advanced scripting and automation experience
- Experience documenting security incidents, analysis and remediation measures, and providing regular updates and reports
- Experience identifying, prioritizing and managing vulnerabilities in systems and applications
- Strong understanding of vulnerability management, EDR, XDR, DLP, SOC management tooling and other security tools
- Experience securing Office 365 and configuring Microsoft security tools
- Working knowledge of public cloud security and protecting SaaS solutions
- Good organizational and planning skills and ability to make decisions independently
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid work model provides a flexible work/life balance
- Voluntary Provident Fund is an additional voluntary contribution scheme associated with the statutory Employee Provident Fund (EPF)
- Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for employees and close family members
- Comprehensive health benefits; new hire eligibility starts on day 1 of employment
- Generous Paid Time Off: National holidays (10), Earned leaves (15), sick leave (12), plus one (1) volunteer day
- Gratuity applicable upon completion of 5 years as per the Gratuity Act