Principal Engineer I Onsite, Bangalore
OptivAbout the role
The Principal Engineer will be responsible for the creation of procedures, implementation of processes and development of staff for managing and maintaining security systems across internal and client environments. The Principal Engineer will 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.
How you’ll make an impact
Involves more technical tasks, such as developing custom solutions, scripting complex automations, and contributing to the overall architecture of the Tanium deployment.
Works directly with customers to resolve issues, provide training, and ensure the successful implementation of Tanium
Helping in improving the client security posture by quickly identifying and remediating vulnerabilities, detecting threats, and enforcing security policies.
Experience in Endpoint Security Platforms e.g. A V, Endpoint Detection and Response, XDR, DLP, Encryption, etc.
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.
Working knowledge of security technologies such as SIEM, DLP, UEBA 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 of deployment tools and MDM tools
Sound security engineering knowledge (technical) so as to work collaboratively with the Tech Leads and software/products architects to ensure secure Products.
Good Knowledge of 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 but not limited to, shift hand-over, operational advice, guidance, support and escalation.
Good knowledge of reporting, documentation etc
What we’re looking for
8-10 years Professional experience in the Information Security field and within discipline required
Responsible for Managing and optimizing Tanium modules like Enforce, Threat Response, Comply, Patch, Deploy, etc.
Responsibilities often include administering Tanium modules (like Enforce, Threat Response, Comply, etc.), automating tasks with scripting (PowerShell, Python), and ensuring endpoint compliance.
Candidates also possess experience with patch management, vulnerability remediation, and working with various operating systems (
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