Principal Engineer - EDR | On-Site, Bangalore at Optiv

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience, hands-on experience in tools like CrowdStrike / Sentinel One / Palo Alto Cortex XDR (must have good experience in any of these two tools)
  • Experience in Endpoint Security Platforms e.g. AV, EDR, XDR, DLP, Encryption, etc
  • Good knowledge on Malware / Threats
  • Working knowledge on endpoint security technologies like Antivirus, EDR, XDR, DLP, Encryption
  • Working knowledge of triaging malware alerts
  • Working knowledge of security technologies such as SIEM, DLP, UEBA, CASB and hybrid/Cloud Security environments
  • Understanding security by design principles and architecture level security concepts
  • Knowledge of and experience with related Workstation and Server technologies
  • Knowledge on deployment tools and MDM tools
  • Sound security engineering knowledge (technical) to work collaboratively with Tech Leads and software/products architects
  • Good Knowledge on ITIL, Incident management, Change Management and Problem Management including analysis and response
  • Understand and manage the requirements of being part of a 24x7 on-call operation, including shift hand-over, operational advice, guidance, support and escalation
  • Good knowledge on reporting, documentation etc
  • Availability for US working hours (5PM IST to 2AM IST)
  • On-site / Work From Office role in Bangalore

Responsibilities

  • Creation of procedures, implementation of processes and development of staff for managing and maintaining security systems across internal and client environments
  • Work closely with Management, Senior Engineers, Solution Architects, Senior Security Engineers, other Principal Security Engineers and clients to complete high profile, critical services to existing Managed Security Service clients
  • Serve as a subject matter expert and team lead for Managed Security Services, staying in tune with all client configuration issues and all internal projects
  • Perform end to end platform engineering management for Security tools
  • Performing regular checks on synchronization, monitoring and health checks
  • Provide recommendation to Customer security team on changes to global policies
  • Analyze application & Configuration settings, Policies & custom rule sets, historical performance data & provide recommendations

Skills

CrowdStrike
SentinelOne
Palo Alto Cortex XDR
EDR
XDR
DLP
Encryption
SIEM
UEBA
CASB
MDM
ITIL
Malware Analysis
Endpoint Security

Optiv

Cybersecurity advisory and solutions provider

About Optiv

Optiv helps businesses manage and reduce cyber risks by providing advisory services and solutions tailored to their specific needs. Their services cover the entire cybersecurity lifecycle, including strategy development, technology validation, and implementation of security measures. They serve nearly 6,000 clients across various industries, such as retail, manufacturing, and healthcare, ensuring that sensitive information is protected and digital systems remain secure. Unlike many competitors, Optiv focuses on customized solutions and ongoing support, adapting to the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Their goal is to empower organizations to secure their operations effectively and prepare for future challenges in technology, such as AI and IoT.

Denver, ColoradoHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$12MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Cybersecurity, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Risks

Rising competition from AI-driven cybersecurity firms like Secuvy.
Complexity in managing numerous cybersecurity tools may hinder effectiveness.
Meeting Zero Trust compliance deadlines requires significant investments.

Differentiation

Optiv offers comprehensive cybersecurity solutions tailored to diverse industry needs.
The company excels in Zero Trust architecture implementation for federal agencies.
Optiv's Future Point initiative explores AI, quantum computing, and IoT impacts.

Upsides

Optiv's AI Security Services enhance innovation and efficiency for clients.
Recognition as a leader in IDC MarketScape boosts Optiv's consulting credibility.
Increased cybersecurity budgets reflect growing demand for Optiv's services.

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