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Security Engineer II, Managed Microsoft Sentinel

India·BangaloreFull-Timemid

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Who We Are We help the world Be Everyday Ready™ Today’s threatscape is relentless. So are we. At Cyderes, we specialize in building practical IAM, exposure management, and risk programs,

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Who We Are

We help the world Be Everyday Ready™

Today’s threatscape is relentless. So are we. At Cyderes, we specialize in building practical IAM, exposure management, and risk programs, and stopping active threats fast with MDR that works with your existing security tools — all augmented by AI and driven by seasoned operators. Our tireless global team is laser-focused on cybersecurity, arming organizations with the people, platforms, and perspectives they need to conquer whatever tomorrow throws their way.

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About the Role

~3 min read

The Security Engineer ll – Microsoft Sentinel & Defender XDR plays a critical engineering role within Cyderes' Managed Sentinel SIEM and MDR services.

You will go beyond basic platform administration. The Security Engineer ll is responsible for detection engineering, platform optimization, onboarding lifecycle execution, and Defender XDR integration. You will be a trusted technical resource to clients, ensuring you configure, improve, and improve their Microsoft security ecosystem against evolving threats.

You will represent and strengthen the Cyderes brand through collaboration, and delivery that meets client expectations.

You will report to Senior Manager, Managed Platforms.

Support intake process including coverage for Eastern Standard Time business hours

Administer and maintain Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR environments across managed clients

Perform health monitoring of:

Log ingestion pipelines

Data connector status

Automation strategies

Analytics rule performance

Monitor ingestion volumes and support cost optimization projects

Support tenant standardisation across multi-client MSSP environments

Onboard new data sources into Microsoft Sentinel following established SOPs:

Validate connectivity

Confirm correct parsing and schema normalisation

Ensure events are visible and queryable in Log Analytics

Integrate Microsoft Defender data sources:

Defender for Endpoint

Defender for Identity

Defender for Cloud Apps

Validate data integrity and entity mapping

Troubleshoot ingestion or connector issues across Azure and third-party integrations

Develop analytics rules (Scheduled, NRT, Fusion)

Create and tune detection logic using KQL

Reduce false positives through structured tuning and rule refinement

Map detections to MITRE ATT&CK framework

Improve alert fidelity and correlation between Defender XDR and Sentinel

Maintain dashboards, workbooks, and reporting artefacts

Help build reusable hunting and detection libraries

Monitor Sentinel and Defender XDR alerts

Perform Tier 2 assessment and investigation of escalated alerts

Provide clear documentation and escalation to MDR/SOC teams

Support cause investigations for platform or telemetry issues

Help with containment automation where applicable

Develop Azure Logic App guides

Automate response actions such as:

Device isolation

User disablement

IP blocking

Ticket creation

Follow change management processes for configuration updates

Test changes in lower environments when applicable

Contribute to:

Runbooks

Standard operating procedures

Onboarding checklists

Detection documentation

Stay current on Microsoft security roadmap changes

Participate in internal training and knowledge-sharing sessions

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)

3–5 years of experience in IT security, SOC, or security engineering roles

Minimum 2 years hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel

Experience with Microsoft Defender XDR suite

Experience in MSSP or customer-facing environments

Exposure to multi-tenant environments (Azure Lighthouse)

Working knowledge of: Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR & Azure Log Analytics

Familiarity with MDR operational workflows

SC-200 (Microsoft Security Operations Analyst)

AZ-500 (Azure Security Engineer)

#LI-Hybrid

This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.

Benefits that go beyond the basics, we support our people so they can do their best work.

✔ Medical Insurance - Employee + dependents covered

✔ Life Insurance - Protection for what matters most

✔ Retirement Match Program - We invest in your future

✔ Hybrid Work Model - 2–3 days in office

✔ Maternity & Paternity Leave - Time for the moments that matter

✔ Paid Time Off - PTO + sick & casual leave

✔ Bereavement & Volunteer Time - Give back to your community

✔ Professional Development - Reimbursement program

✔ LinkedIn L&D Platform - Thousands of courses at your fingertips

✔ Mobile Phone Reimbursement - Stay connected, on us

Cyderes is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

Note: This job posting is intended for direct applicants only. We request that outside recruiters do not contact us regarding this position.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job

Bangalore, India

Hybrid — some on-site time required

Who can apply

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Listing Details

Posted: April 3, 2026
First seen: April 3, 2026
Last seen: May 24, 2026

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Days active: 50
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Trust Level: 33%
Scored at: May 24, 2026

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Cyderes is a leading global provider specializing in full life-cycle cybersecurity services, helping organizations manage risk and respond to threats effectively.

Employees

350

Founded

2017

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