IT Security Operations & Engineering Specialist

Job description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills A cybersecurity professional with strong expertise in Microsoft Defender technologies, Microsoft Sentinel, Security Operations, Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Zero Trust Architecture, and Network Micro segmentation, capable of driving both operational security excellence and strategic security engineering initiatives across enterprise environments.

• Microsoft Purview
• Microsoft defender

Network Security

• Quadicore Network Security
• Network Segmentation & Microsegmentation
• Firewalls (Palo Alto, Check Point, Fortinet, Cisco)
• IPS/IDS Technologies
• NAC Solutions
• TCP/IP, Routing & Switching
• VPN Technologies
• Zero Trust Architecture (Quadicore) Roles & Responsibilities Microsoft Defender Security Engineering and MS Purview
• Design, implement, and manage the Microsoft Defender Security suite
• Configure and optimize attack surface reduction rules.
• Implement endpoint detection and response (EDR) capabilities.
• Create advanced KQL queries for threat hunting and investigations.
• Automate security workflows using Defender API
• Drive security posture improvement through Secure Score recommendations. Network Security & Micro segmentation
• Design and implement enterprise network micro segmentation strategies.
• Support Zero Trust architecture and least-privilege access models.
• Develop segmentation policies for: ü Data centers ü Cloud environments ü Critical business applications ü User endpoints
• Define security zones and control east-west traffic.
• Conduct traffic flow analysis and dependency mapping.
• Reduce lateral movement risks through segmentation controls.
• Collaborate with network and infrastructure teams to enforce segmentation policies.

Security Engineering & Infrastructure Security

• Harden Windows and Linux servers.
• Implement security baselines and configuration standards..
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and remediation tracking.
• Manage firewall, IDS/IPS, proxy, and NAC security integrations.
• Perform security reviews for new projects and infrastructure deployments. Generic Managerial Skills, If any
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management.
• Ability to handle critical security incidents under pressure.
• Risk-based decision-making.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Continuous learning mindset regarding emerging cyber threats and technologies.

TCS Employee Benefits Summary

Discretionary Annual Incentive.

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.

Family Support

Maternal & Parental Leaves.

Insurance Options

Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Pro tection.

Convenience & Professional Growth

Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.

Time Off

Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.

Legal & Financial Assistance

Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Salary Range

$100,000-$120,000 a year </div

Qualifications

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE