Security Engineer Trainee

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Security Engineer Trainee to join our Security Operations team. The candidate will support day-to-day security monitoring, incident analysis, threat detection, and security administration activities while gaining hands-on experience with cybersecurity technologies and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security alerts and events using security monitoring tools.
• Perform initial investigation and triage of security incidents and suspicious activities.
• Analyze phishing emails and recommend appropriate remediation actions.
• Identify potential security threats and escalate critical incidents when required.
• Assist in incident response, containment, and remediation activities.
• Ensure accurate documentation of security incidents, investigations, and resolutions.
• Follow up on remediation activities and track incident closure.
• Handle and prioritize information security tickets and service requests.
• Support vulnerability management and security compliance activities.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining security controls across the organization.
• Collaborate with internal teams to strengthen the organization's security posture.
• Follow security policies, procedures, and industry best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts, networking, operating systems, and information security principles.
• Knowledge of common cyber threats, malware, phishing, and attack methodologies.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to investigate and correlate security events from multiple sources.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving security challenges.

Preferred Skills

• Basic understanding of Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft 365 Defender.
• Familiarity with security monitoring, incident management, and threat detection concepts.
• Exposure to cloud security fundamentals (Azure/AWS).
• Understanding of vulnerability assessment and security best practices.
• Knowledge of SIEM, EDR, or endpoint security solutions is an added advantage.

Certifications (Preferred)

• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
• CompTIA Security+
• Any cybersecurity-related certification

Education

• UG: Any Graduate
• PG: Any Postgraduate