Cybersecurity Engineer

Protera protera.com Open · verified Oct 24, 2026

Remote India Full-time Mid-level Security Engineering

At a glance

Mid-level Security Engineering role at Protera. Remote, India · full-time.

Pay not stated Security Engineering salary

RoleSecurity Engineering

SeniorityMid-level

LocationIndia

WorkplaceRemote

EmploymentFull-time

PostedJul 23, 2025 · 1y ago

Role brief

remoteroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Design and run endpoint security platforms, setting policies and maintaining EDR, antivirus, firewall, encryption and device controls
Build DLP policies and data-handling workflows, then tune agents and keep the platform aligned with compliance needs
Deploy NDR sensors and traffic feeds, maintaining coverage, configurations and performance
Set up file integrity monitoring across servers and endpoints, including baselines, change rules and agent health
Automate deployment and health checks, handle platform updates, and keep architecture and operating procedures documented

What you bring

At least ten years of cybersecurity experience, including hands-on work with multiple EDR platforms
Strong knowledge of enterprise DLP and experience with FIM solutions such as Tripwire or Qualys
Understanding of endpoint internals across Windows, macOS or Linux, plus large-scale agent deployment
Working knowledge of network visibility concepts such as SPAN/TAP, and PowerShell scripting ability

Who this fits

This role suits an experienced security engineer focused on building and maintaining security platforms, rather than SOC operations, threat detection or incident response. The job is remote in India and uses rotational shifts.

From the employer

Job Title: Cyber Security Engineer

Shift Timing- Rotational

Work mode- Remote, India

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Cyber Security Engineer with 10+ years of experience and strong expertise in endpoint security architecture, EDR, NDR, DLP, File Integrity Monitoring (FIM), and enterprise endpoint security controls.

This role focuses exclusively on design, deployment, configuration, tuning, and long-term maintenance of security platforms.
No SOC operations, threat detection, or incident response responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Endpoint Security & EDR Engineering

· Design, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise endpoint security platforms, including:

o EDR/EPP solutions: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Trellix/McAfee, Symantec

o Endpoint security controls: AV, host firewall, device control, disk encryption, and vulnerability agents

· Develop endpoint security configuration baselines and ensure consistent policy enforcement across Windows/macOS/Linux devices.

· Manage agent deployment, health monitoring, policy tuning, updates, and lifecycle maintenance using tools such as Intune, SCCM, GPO, or automation scripts.

· Integrate endpoint telemetry with other security platforms for visibility

2. Data Loss Prevention (DLP) – Engineering & Lifecycle Management

· Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise-wide DLP solutions such as (Microsoft Purview DLP (endpoint, cloud, email), Forcepoint DLP, Proofpoint Information & Email Protection, Zscaler / Cisco Umbrella DLP

· Configure DLP policies, detection classifiers, endpoint rules, cloud controls, and data-handling workflows.

· Manage DLP agents, infrastructure components, tuning, upgrades, and operational alignment with compliance/regulatory requirements.

3. Network Detection & Response (NDR) Engineering

· Architect, deploy, configure, and maintain NDR solutions such as: (Corelight, Darktrace, ExtraHop Reveal)

· Configure SPAN/TAP feeds, cloud sensors, routing integrations, and traffic ingestion pipelines.

· Maintain sensor coverage, policy configurations, version upgrades, and performance optimization.

4. File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) – Design, Deployment & Maintenance

· Implement and manage FIM platforms, including: (Tripwire, Qualys FIM, Wazuh, Defender, CrowdStrike)

· Configure monitored directories, change detection rules, baselines, and exclusions.

· Oversee FIM agent deployment, architecture, health, and maintenance across server and endpoint fleets.

5. Automation, Deployment & Platform Operations

· Automate deployment, configuration updates, and system health checks using:

o PowerShell, Python, Bash, API/Graph API

· Perform ongoing platform operations such as patching, upgrading, tuning, and configuration auditing.

· Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation including:

o Architecture diagrams

o Deployment methodology

o Standard operating procedures

o Version control and lifecycle plans

Requirements

Required Technical Skills:

· Hands-on experience with multiple EDR platforms (MDE, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, etc.).

· Strong understanding of enterprise DLP platforms (Microsoft Purview + Forcepoint/Symantec/Trellix/Netskope/etc.).

· Knowledge of NDR tools (Corelight, Vectra, ExtraHop, Darktrace).

· Experience with FIM solutions (Tripwire, Qualys, OSSEC/Wazuh, EDR-based FIM).

· Strong knowledge of endpoint internals (Windows, macOS, Linux), registry, services, event logs, and system processes.

· Experience with large-scale agent deployment and endpoint configuration management.

· Solid understanding of network fundamentals (SPAN/TAP, packet metadata, routing visibility).

· Scripting skills for automation (PowerShell required; Python/Bash a plus).

Nice-to-Have Skills:

· Experience integrating endpoint, DLP, or NDR telemetry with SIEM tools

· Cloud security fundamentals (Azure, AWS, GCP).

· Certifications: Security+, CySA+, GCED, SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, MS-500, CISSP

Why Join Protera?

Work with global enterprise clients
Learn fast with mentorship, certifications, and career growth
Make a real impact in a company where ideas are welcome
Flexible work setup (remote/hybrid)
People-first culture with a global mindset

Ready to Make the Move?

We’d love to meet you.

Click “Apply Now” and tell us why you’re the one.

Not sure yet? Check us out at www.protera.com or connect with our team on LinkedIn.

Protera is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About Protera

Protera Technologies (www.protera.com) is an SAP Certified, Global Total IT Outsourcing Provider for SAP-centric organizations founded in the mid-1990s. We have been the SAP-on-cloud pioneer since running the world’s first SAP production instance on a public cloud. Today, we manage thousands of SAP and related IT workloads on Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Headquartered in Chicago, IL, with offices in Athens, Greece, and Mumbai, India, Protera delivers world-class cloud hosting, application management, and professional services focused on total customer satisfaction.

For more information, visit www.protera.com.

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