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Cyber Defense Engineer

India, Hyderabad · Job Posted May 12, 2026
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Embark on a rewarding journey with Randstad's Global Security Operations Center (SOC) by stepping into the role of a Cyber Defense Engineer. In this pivotal position, you become an integral part of our expansive global network, actively contributing to SOC operations tailored to your designated time zone. Set within one of our three Cyber Defense Centers (CDC), you'll assume a central role in fortifying the security and resilience of Randstad's expansive digital landscape. As a Cyber Defense Engineer, your primary mission is to safeguard Randstad and its operating companies by swiftly responding to potential threats. Given the strategic outsourcing of initial triage and routine tasks, your focus will be on tackling the more intricate cases that demand your analytical prowess and unwavering persistence. Beyond threat response, you will shoulder additional responsibilities, delving into other critical services provided by Randstad's SOC, such as threat intelligence, vulnerability management, threat modeling, and the pioneering of new detection capabilities.

Job Responsibility

  • Perform thorough analysis of cybersecurity alerts, assuming complete responsibility for leading and concluding the investigation
  • Utilize cutting-edge technology for security investigations, such as EDR, SIEM, SOAR, and other advanced tools
  • Maintain a continuous communication loop with the outsourced staff of the frontline defense center and the external segments of the cyber defense center
  • As a member of the regional cyber defense center, support local IT and ISOs by addressing security issues and translating necessary information for analysis and response into actionable tasks
  • Play a key role in enhancing the CDC's ongoing improvement
  • Provide support for various operational tasks including vulnerability management and threat intelligence
  • Work closely with the continuous improvement lead to design and develop new and improve existing threat detection capabilities
  • During critical security incidents, join forces with the CSIRT to swiftly and decisively bring closure to these challenges

Requirements

  • Understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat landscape, and knowledge of various attack vectors
  • Demonstrates robust analytical skills and effective problem-solving abilities
  • Experience with industry-leading SIEM and EDR tools
  • Basic understanding of network protocols, traffic analysis, and the ability to identify suspicious activities
  • Clear and concise communication skills
  • Basic understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework
  • Proficient in the English language
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Ability to operate in a matrix organization
  • Self-starting and self-supporting
  • Hands-on approach
  • Service-oriented mind-set
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Likes to work in an international environment with different cultures
  • Good communication skills
  • Enthusiastic, pragmatic and results-driven

Nice to have

  • CISSP or similar certification
  • Basic knowledge of scripting languages like Python
  • Proficiency in other languages
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