Thakral One
Cyber Security SME
Hands-on senior cybersecurity engineer role: operates, supports and continuously improves enterprise security controls across network, endpoint, email, web, perimeter and Zero Trust domains, responds to incidents, and aligns with frameworks like ISO 27001, SAMA and SWIFT CSCF. Requires 8+ years in cyber security with strong infrastructure, networking and security tooling skills.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Bangalore, Karnataka, India
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Category
- Security
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 8+ years of experience in cyber security or information security roles
- Strong secondary-level education (ideally A-level or equivalent) in a technical or analytical discipline
- Strong experience across enterprise cybersecurity domains: network, endpoint, email, web security, secure proxy, perimeter defence, edge security, Zero Trust, threat exposure management
- Hands-on experience designing, engineering, implementing, configuring and managing cybersecurity technologies across on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments
- Experience operating and maintaining cybersecurity solutions through their lifecycle (onboarding, upgrades, policy tuning, decommissioning)
- Expertise in security monitoring, incident investigation, troubleshooting and remediation
- Hands-on experience with security telemetry, log analysis, alert management, dashboard reporting and operational metrics
- Experience managing vulnerability remediation programmes (assessment review, prioritisation, tracking, validation)
- Experience with cybersecurity governance: policies, standards, control reviews, exception management, compliance assessments
- Strong technical experience in Windows Server and Linux environments
- Strong technical understanding of infrastructure, networking, and operating systems
- Hands-on experience with one or more enterprise cyber security tools
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, CIS, NIST)
- Comfortable supporting log analysis, access control configurations, and data protection tools
- Proficiency in troubleshooting integrated systems involving AD, DNS, GPO, and networked assets
- Experience collaborating with audit, risk, and compliance stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Nice to have
- Scripting or automation exposure (Python, Ansible, or PowerShell)
- University degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Risk Management or related field
- Experience working with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) or virtualized environments (e.g., VMware)
- Familiarity with ServiceNow ITSM
- Knowledge of security frameworks such as CIS Benchmarks, ISO 27001, or NIST 800-53
Full description
As a Cyber Security SME, you will play a hands‑on role in the day‑to‑day operation, support, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity controls. You will contribute to the implementation, enhancement, and optimisation of security solutions across the organisation, ensuring cyber capabilities remain effective, resilient, and aligned with business needs.
What You'll Do and How You'll SucceedCyber Security Operations & Engineering
- Operate, support, and continuously improve enterprise cybersecurity controls.
- Respond to incidents, lead investigations, and support remediation activities.
- Execute security‑related change deployments in line with governance processes.
- Maintain operational stability across infrastructure, networking, and security tooling.
Domain Expertise
- Provide hands‑on expertise across network, endpoint, email, web, and proxy security.
- Design, implement, configure, and manage cybersecurity technologies across on‑prem, cloud, and hybrid environments.
- Operate and maintain solutions throughout their lifecycle (onboarding, upgrades, optimisation, decommissioning).
- Manage vulnerability remediation programmes, including assessment, prioritisation, and validation.
- Integrate cybersecurity tools with enterprise infrastructure, cloud services, and identity platforms.
Governance & Assurance
- Act as a key contact for audit, IT risk, and governance teams.
- Ensure alignment with regulatory frameworks (ISO 27001, SAMA, SWIFT CSCF, CIS, NIST).
- Conduct control reviews, compliance assessments, and assurance exercises.
- Document risks, mitigations, and provide SME‑level guidance across engineering and BAU operations.
Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
- Analyse telemetry, logs, alerts, and dashboards to identify gaps and deficiencies.
- Drive continuous improvement in monitoring, incident investigation, and remediation.
- Provide operational metrics and reporting to stakeholders.
We'd Love to Hear From You If...Experience
- You have 8+ years of experience in cyber or information security roles.
- You have strong experience across enterprise cybersecurity domains and operations.
- You have experience collaborating with audit, risk, and compliance stakeholders.
Technical Expertise
- You have strong secondary‑level education in a technical or analytical discipline (A‑level or equivalent).