Job Description

- Security Engineer (Endpoint & Threat Management)

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled

Security Engineer

with strong expertise in

Microsoft Defender technologies

and foundational knowledge across core cybersecurity domains. The ideal candidate will assess, enhance, and automate endpoint security processes while driving efficiencies across detection and response workflows. Experience with

micro-segmentation

,

SIEM platform integration

, and

threat management

will be considered a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Assess, design, and optimize

endpoint security processes

leveraging Microsoft Defender and related technologies. Implement

automation frameworks

to streamline security operations and improve detection and response times. Conduct threat analysis and investigations, working with SIEM platforms to identify, contain, and remediate incidents. Collaborate with cross-functional IT and security teams to ensure endpoint security controls are aligned with organizational standards and compliance requirements. Design and implement

micro-segmentation strategies

to limit lateral movement and reduce attack surface. Regularly review and improve existing

security playbooks

, runbooks, and response workflows. Stay updated on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices to proactively improve the organization's security posture.

Required Skills & Experience

Strong hands-on expertise with

Microsoft Defender

(Endpoint, Identity, and related modules). Good understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals including endpoint, network, identity, and access security. Experience in

process assessment and optimization

for endpoint security. Proven track record of implementing

automation

in security operations (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Logic Apps, SOAR platforms). Working knowledge of

SIEM tools

(Microsoft Sentinel or equivalent) for threat monitoring and incident response. Familiarity with

micro-segmentation

solutions (e.g., ColorTokens, Illumio, or equivalent) is a strong plus. Knowledge of

threat hunting and threat intelligence practices

. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience). Relevant industry certifications such as

Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate

,

SC-200

,

CISSP

, or

GIAC

preferred. Experience in large enterprise or managed security environments.

About Virtusa

Teamwork, quality of life, professional and personal development: values that Virtusa is proud to embody. When you join us, you join a team of 27,000 people globally that cares about your growth -- one that seeks to provide you with exciting projects, opportunities and work with state of the art technologies throughout your career with us.


Great minds, great potential: it all comes together at Virtusa. We value collaboration and the team environment of our company, and seek to provide great minds with a dynamic place to nurture new ideas and foster excellence.


Virtusa was founded on principles of equal opportunity for all, and so does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.