Senior Associate Security Platform Engineer in India at Jobgether

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Associate Security Platform Engineer in India.

This role sits at the core of a global cybersecurity operations environment, where you will help monitor, detect, and respond to security threats across complex enterprise infrastructures. You will work within a 24/7 security operations setup, supporting the stability and resilience of critical systems through proactive monitoring and incident response. The position blends hands-on technical security operations with platform engineering responsibilities, including tuning, automation, and tool management. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional security, engineering, and operations teams to improve detection capabilities and response efficiency. This is a highly dynamic environment where attention to detail, structured thinking, and fast problem-solving are essential. The role also offers exposure to modern security tools, SIEM platforms, and advanced threat analysis practices.

In this role, you will contribute to the operational stability and security of enterprise systems by supporting monitoring, incident response, and platform engineering activities. You will work within a rotational 24/7 security operations team to detect, investigate, and resolve security events while continuously improving tooling and processes.

• Monitor security platforms, logs, and infrastructure to detect threats, anomalies, and suspicious activities across enterprise environments.
• Perform end-to-end security incident handling, including investigation, analysis, containment, escalation, and resolution.
• Administer and maintain security tools such as SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and related technologies, ensuring availability and performance.
• Support lifecycle management activities including patching, updates, break-fix, and configuration of security tools.
• Tune security content, rules, and alerts to improve detection accuracy and reduce false positives.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement automation opportunities that improve incident response efficiency.
• Maintain documentation, update knowledge articles, and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and SLAs.
• Support log management, reporting, and troubleshooting issues related to security telemetry and integrations.

The ideal candidate has experience in security operations or platform engineering environments and brings strong technical grounding in networking, systems, and cybersecurity tools. You are analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in high-pressure, shift-based operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in security operations, SOC/CSIRT, or security engineering roles.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms and security tools (e.g., EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, proxies, SOAR).
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, Linux/Windows systems, and enterprise security architecture.
• Experience in security incident response, log analysis, malware or threat investigation, and forensic basics.
• Familiarity with log ingestion methods such as Syslog, APIs, and log file-based collection.
• Knowledge of security operations processes, ITIL practices, and incident management workflows.
• Relevant certifications such as Security+, CEH, SC-200, AZ-500, CISSP, or networking certifications (CCNA/JNCIA) are a plus.
• Strong analytical thinking, communication skills, and ability to work collaboratively in a global team.

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and industry standards
• 24/7 rotational shift allowance (where applicable)
• Remote working flexibility
• Health insurance and wellness support programs
• Opportunities for professional certifications and skill development
• Exposure to global enterprise security environments and advanced technologies
• Structured career growth within cybersecurity operations and engineering tracks
• Collaborative and diverse work culture with global teams