Sr Advanced Cyb Sec Archt/Engr

Bengaluru, IndiaFull-timePosted Aug 7, 2026

Senior Cyber Security Architect / Engineer

Endpoint Security, OT Security & Compliance

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive, hands-on cybersecurity professional with a strong ownership mentality to lead endpoint security, OT security, compliance initiatives, and security engineering programs across the organization.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who identifies problems, drives solutions, automates manual processes, and works effectively across Security, Infrastructure, Cloud, Helpdesk, Compliance, and Business teams.

Key Responsibilities

Endpoint Security Management

  • Manage and improve Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, SentinelOne, and related security platforms.
  • Design, implement, and maintain endpoint security controls across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.
  • Lead endpoint onboarding, offboarding, migrations, and remediation activities.
  • Ensure endpoint security coverage, compliance, and operational health.
  • Develop and maintain security baselines and hardening standards.
     

OT & Industrial Security

  • Support security initiatives across Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control System (ICS) environments.
  • Partner with engineering and operations teams to improve OT security posture.
  • Assist with segmentation, secure remote access, asset visibility, and OT security monitoring.
  • Support vulnerability assessments and risk reduction efforts within OT environments.
  • Contribute to OT security policies, standards, and governance processes.
     

Device Control & Data Protection

  • Manage USB and peripheral device control solutions.
  • Define and enforce removable media governance policies.
  • Review exception requests and implement appropriate security controls.
  • Monitor compliance and generate management reports.

     

Security Engineering & Automation

  • Develop PowerShell, Bash, and automation solutions to streamline security operations.
  • Automate onboarding/offboarding processes, reporting, and operational workflows.
  • Continuously improve security processes through automation and optimization.
  • Evaluate and implement new security technologies and capabilities.
     

Compliance, Audit & Governance

  • Support ISO 27001, SOC 2, customer audits, and internal security assessments.
  • Gather audit evidence and maintain compliance documentation.
  • Track remediation activities and drive closure of audit findings.
  • Create and maintain policies, standards, procedures, runbooks, and knowledge articles.
     

Security Operations

  • Investigate endpoint security alerts and support incident response activities.
  • Work closely with SOC and IT teams during security investigations.
  • Identify security gaps and drive corrective actions.
  • Develop security metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting.
     

Security Awareness & Risk Reduction

  • Lead phishing simulation campaigns and user awareness initiatives.
  • Analyze trends and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Support organization's security culture improvement efforts.
     

Stakeholder Management

  • Act as a trusted security advisor to technical and business teams.
  • Lead cross-functional security projects from planning through implementation.
  • Present security recommendations, risks, and progress updates to leadership.
  • Provide technical mentoring and guidance to junior team members.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years of Cyber Security, Security Engineering, or Endpoint Security experience.
  • Strong experience with: 
  • Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • SentinelOne
  • Intune
  • JAMF Pro
  • Windows Security Administration
  • macOS Security Administration
  • Linux Security Administration
  • PowerShell and Bash Scripting
  • Entra ID / Azure AD
  • Endpoint Compliance & Governance
  • USB / Device Control Solutions
  • Splunk or SIEM Platforms

Preferred Experience

  • OT/ICS Security environments.
  • Netwrix Endpoint Protector or similar technologies.
  • Vulnerability Management Programs.
  • Cloud Security (Azure and AWS).
  • SOC Operations and Incident Response.
  • ISO 27001 and SOC 2 compliance programs.
  • Security architecture and enterprise security design.

What We're Looking For

  • Strong ownership mentality and accountability.
  • Proactive "go-getter" attitude.
  • Ability to independently identify risks and drive solutions.
  • Passion for automation and continuous improvement.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical execution.

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