A global banking group with a cybersecurity operations centre in Mumbai is hiring a Cybersecurity Engineer to design and implement their Zero Trust security architecture across Azure cloud and hybrid on-premises environments. You will work at the intersection of cloud security engineering and threat response, protecting critical banking infrastructure against advanced threats. Role & Responsibilities: • Design and implement Zero Trust architecture across identity, network, endpoint and application layers in Azure and hybrid environments • Configure and operate Microsoft Sentinel: build KQL detection rules, analytics queries, incident automation and SOAR playbooks • Manage Microsoft Defender suite: Defender for Cloud, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity and Defender for Office 365 • Implement Conditional Access policies, Privileged Identity Management and Entra ID Identity Protection • Design Azure network security controls: Azure Firewall, NSGs, Private Link, DDoS protection and Hub-Spoke topology • Conduct threat hunting exercises using Sentinel logs and MITRE ATT&CK framework • Respond to security incidents: triage, containment, investigation and post-incident reporting • Contribute to the bank's vulnerability management programme and security posture improvement initiatives Required Skills & Experience: • 4+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience with cloud security focus • Hands-on Microsoft Sentinel experience: KQL, analytics rules, workbooks and automation • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Defender suite and Entra ID security features • Understanding of Zero Trust principles and experience implementing them in Azure • Familiarity with banking security standards: RBI guidelines, ISO 27001, SWIFT CSP • AZ-500 (Azure Security Engineer) or SC-200 (Security Operations Analyst) certification preferred • CISSP, CEH or equivalent security certification is advantageous What We Offer: • Hybrid role — Mumbai office with 2 days remote • Salary ₹35–55L based on experience • Work on security infrastructure protecting critical banking systems and customer data • Exposure to global security operations with collaboration across UK, US and APAC teams For a cloud security engineer who wants to move beyond configuration into genuine threat engineering — building the detection and response capability for a global financial institution.
Hybrid · Mumbai | ₹35–55L