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SENTIENT - An Ascend Company

Cyber Security Engineer

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SENTIENT - An Ascend Company

India Full-Time 4–8 yrs exp Posted 1 month ago  · Apply by Jul 18, 2026

Role: Cyber Security Engineer

Shift Time: 7:00 PM to 4:00 AM IST.

Location: Hyderabad (Remote).

Job Description:


Core Competencies

• Building Effective Teams—Creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team; fosters open

dialogue; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.

• Customer Focus—Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal

and external customers.

• Drive for Results—Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and

consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes

self and others for results.

• Ethics and Values—Adheres to an appropriate and effective set of core values and

beliefs during both good and bad times, acts in line with those values.

• Managing Vision and Purpose—Is optimistic; can inspire and motivate vision and sense

of core purpose.

PSC Administrator Competencies

• Adaptability—Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work

responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work

structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.

• Communication—clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to

individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand

and retain the message.

• Managing Work—effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is

completed efficiently.

• Quality Orientation—Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter

how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and

tasks; being watchful over a period.

• Work Standards—setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming

responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; selfimposing

standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed

Essential Responsibilities

• Security Tool Implementation:

• Deploy and manage security tools, including SIEM, EDR, firewalls, IDPS, and WAF.

• Ensure security tools are properly configured and maintained.

• Security Monitoring and Threat Detection:

• Monitor security alerts and events to identify potential threats.

• Maintain and tune security monitoring systems to ensure optimal performance.

• Incident Response:

• Participate in incident response activities, including investigating and analyzing

security incidents.

• Document and report security incidents, and assist in remediation efforts.

• Regulatory Compliance:

• Support compliance efforts with HIPAA, HITECH, SOC 2, and other relevant

regulations.

• Conduct security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with regulatory

standards.

• Vendor and Supply Chain Assessment:

• Conduct assessments of vendors and supply chain partners to ensure their

security practices meet our standards.

• Develop and maintain a vendor risk management program.

• Project Coordination:

• Coordinate security and compliance projects, ensuring they are completed on

time and within scope.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project requirements and

deliverables.

• Cloud Security:

• Secure cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) by implementing best practices

and security controls.

• Monitor and manage cloud security configurations.

• Continuous Learning and Development:

• Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies.

• Participate in training and professional development opportunities.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technology related field, or 5+ years of experience working in

cybersecurity and compliance environments.

• Azure Virtual certifications is preferred

• 5 years of experience with minimum 3 years within cybersecurity or related fields.

• Proficient with security tools such as SIEM, EDR, Firewall, IDPS, and WAF.

• Knowledge of NIST, SOC 2, and PCI/DSS regulations.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Eagerness to learn and develop new skills.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the team.

• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, or equivalent

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Strong work ethic and integrity.

• Experience with Azure CLI, PowerShell, Terraform, ARM templates, or other

scripting/infrastructure-as-code tools.

• Experience with monitoring and troubleshooting tools (Azure Monitor, Application Insights,

Log Analytics, etc.).

• Knowledge of DevOps concepts, security principles, and best practices.

• Experience with networking, databases, and operating systems (Windows, Linux).

• PowerShell Scripting Required.

• Good communication Skills, the ability to communicate technical information to

nontechnical people.

  • The ability to work in a team environment.


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