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Information Security Lead(CIT)
Lead a Security Operations Center, monitor and respond to cybersecurity threats using Microsoft Defender, EDR/XDR, and DLP tools, and ensure compliance with frameworks like NIST and ISO 27001.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Security
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 3–5 years of Information Security or SOC experience.
- Strong hands-on expertise with: Microsoft Defender Suite Microsoft 365 Security Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR/XDR) Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Experience in Security Incident Management and Threat Detection.
- Knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and GDPR compliance.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in global, cross-functional teams.
Nice to have
- KQL Query Development & Analytics Rule Creation.
- Microsoft Purview (Data Governance, Insider Risk, eDiscovery).
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps.
- Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM).
- Enterprise XDR Architecture.
- SOC Automation & Playbook Development.
- Hybrid/Multi-Cloud Security.
- Security certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, or Microsoft Security Certifications.
Full description
We're Hiring: Information Security Lead (CIT)
Location: Hyderabad, India
Work Mode: Full-Time
Are you passionate about building secure enterprise environments and leading cybersecurity operations? Join a global technology organization and play a key role in strengthening security governance, incident response, and risk management across enterprise platforms.
Position: Information Security Lead
Experience Required
3–5 Years in Information Security, SOC Operations, Governance, or Risk Management.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Security Operations Center (SOC) activities and manage end-to-end incident response.
- Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts across Endpoint, Identity, Email Security, and Data Protection platforms.
- Perform root cause analysis and coordinate remediation efforts.
- Manage enterprise security tools including:
- Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, M365 & Identity)
- Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR/XDR)
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Email Security Platforms
- Investigate phishing incidents, conduct awareness campaigns, and improve organizational security posture.
- Perform risk assessments and support Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and other security frameworks.
- Collaborate with IT and business teams to implement security best practices.
- Drive automation, process improvements, documentation, and operational excellence.
Required Skills
- 3–5 years of Information Security or SOC experience.
- Strong hands-on expertise with:
- Microsoft Defender Suite
- Microsoft 365 Security
- Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR/XDR)
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Experience in Security Incident Management and Threat Detection.
- Knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and GDPR compliance.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in global, cross-functional teams.
Preferred Skills
- KQL Query Development & Analytics Rule Creation.
- Microsoft Purview (Data Governance, Insider Risk, eDiscovery).
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps.
- Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM).
- Enterprise XDR Architecture.
- SOC Automation & Playbook Development.
- Hybrid/Multi-Cloud Security.
- Security certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, or Microsoft Security Certifications.