Senior Cyber Security Engineer (Hybrid)
Kaplan, Inc.8 hours ago
Bengaluru, IndiaSenior
Responsibilities
- 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 vulnerability management across endpoints, cloud infrastructure, and applications using Qualys, Snyk, Orca Security, and Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management.
- 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 practices.
- Mentor junior engineers and drive continuous security improvements.
- Assess and implement security controls for AI-powered applications, Microsoft Copilot, and enterprise AI services.
- Document incidents, analysis, remediation measures, vulnerabilities, and regular security updates and reports.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of hands-on cyber security engineering experience.
- Strong experience with Microsoft Defender, Intune, Azure, AWS, and Microsoft 365 security.
- Experience with Orca Security, 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.
- Advanced scripting and automation experience with PowerShell, Python, or similar technologies.
- Familiarity with NIST, CIS Controls, and ISO 27001.
- Expertise across software, servers, infrastructure, and networks security.
- Working knowledge of public cloud security and protecting SaaS solutions.
- Desirable certifications include AZ-500, SC-200, SC-100, AWS Security Specialty, or CISSP.
- Ability to balance business objectives with information security best practices and work independently.
Benefits
- Hybrid work model.
- Voluntary Provident Fund contribution scheme associated with the statutory Employee Provident Fund.
- Tuition assistance and substantial employee and family tuition discounts through the Gift of Knowledge Program.
- Comprehensive health benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
- Paid time off including 10 national holidays, 15 earned-leave days, 12 sick-leave days, and one volunteer day.
- Gratuity applicable after five years under the Gratuity Act.
- Position is based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, and is a regular employee role.
About Kaplan, Inc.
Kaplan, Inc. provides educational services spanning test preparation, professional and higher-education programs, language training, corporate learning, and university enablement for individuals, businesses, and institutions. The company, founded in 1938 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, operates globally as a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company, with offerings delivered directly to learners and through B2B and university partnerships.