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Cyber Security Engineer

Salary

₹5 - 8 LPA

Min Experience

0 years

Location

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

JobType

full-time

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About the role

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with a fundamental understanding of cybersecurity principles and a passion for protecting digital assets. This entry-level position is ideal for candidates with a background in scripting or software development and a desire to build a career in incident response and cyber defense.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist in basic forensic investigations and incident response initiatives.
  • Support in implementation of security tools, technologies, and appliances across the enterprise.
  • Write and maintain simple scripts and automation tools to enhance security operations.
  • Contribute to security documentation, playbooks, and operational runbooks.
  • Stay updated with the latest trends and developments in cybersecurity.



Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Fundamental understanding of Cyber Security concepts, including threat vectors and mitigation techniques.
  • Basic knowledge of incident response processes and forensic investigation.
  • Proficiency in scripting and software development using tools such as Python, Perl, Shell, C/C++, or .NET.
  • Awareness of log aggregation and correlation platforms such as SIEM tools.
  • Understanding of network security technologies, such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, proxies, and endpoint protection.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.


Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related field.
  • Familiarity with tools like PaloAlto, Wireshark, Splunk, or ELK Stack will be an added advantage.
  • Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, or equivalent will be highly valued.



Benefits
  • Work alongside experienced security professionals and learn on the job.
  • Opportunity to grow in one of the fastest-growing sectors in technology.
  • Training, mentorship, and certifications support available.


Skills

cyber security
incident response
forensic investigation
scripting
software development
python
perl
shell
c/c++
.net
log aggregation
correlation
siem
network security
firewalls
ids/ips
proxies
endpoint protection