- Formal Education in Cyber Security – demonstrated through certifications.
- Basic proficiency in different domains of information security, such as Vulnerability Assessments and penetration testing of web and mobile applications, Security principles, Incident Response, BCP & DR, Access Control, Network Security, and security operations.
- Advanced proficiency in securing and managing Microsoft 365 services, including Entra, using the Defender portal.
- Exposure to Microsoft Purview including AI-Hub, Label, SIT, and DLP policies.
- Hands-on experience in administering and securing Azure environments using Azure Policies and various Defender for cloud products.
- Hands-on experience in Azure Networking services like VNET, DNS, NSG, Front Door, Private links, etc.
- Writing KQL and Graph queries with Strong analytical skills to interpret security data and develop actionable insights.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Sentinel/XDR, Threat Intelligence and threat-hunting expenses.
- Understanding of OWAPS Top 10, Zero Trust principle.
- Experience with Azure Automation, PowerShell, and Python scripting would be an added advantage
Experience:
7 to 11 years of experience in information security with hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender and Defender for Cloud
Certifications:
- Preferred to have Microsoft and Azure certifications like AZ-500, SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, SC-100,
- ISC2 CC (Certified in Cybersecurity) is recommended