Information Security Specialist
First seen by Alion on Aug 24, 2026.
Main Duties :
- Manage the corporate EDR security platform Sophos.
- Ensure overall health and performance of tools and devices.
- Maintain device compliance.
- Prepare and share monthly security reports and dashboards.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell and Perform API integrations between platforms tools (NDR, EDR, SIEM).
- Create and manage Power Automate/Azure logic app flows for SOC and SIEM use cases.
- Basic system management.
- Collaborate with SOC team to improve process efficiency through automation.
Area of Responsibility :
- Own the stability, availability, and performance of Sophos and other security tool environments in conformity to the SLA.
- Lead automation initiatives to improve SOC efficiency and reduce manual effort using APIs and workflows.
- Responsible for accurate reporting, data quality, and documentation standards.
Work Experience :
- 4-6 years of experience in EDR Operations and Automation.
- Hands-on experience with Sophos or other EDR tools.
- Experience in automation, scripting (mainly PowerShell), and integration.
- Knowledge in alert monitoring and incident response.
Qualifications :
Education Required :
- Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology or any equivalent degree in Science & Technology Branch.
- EDR certifications are of advantage.
- IT Security education is of advantage.
Areas of Expertise :
- Endpoint security and Sophos tools.
- PowerShell scripting and automation.
- Microsoft Power Automate or Azure Logic App.
- Azure DevOps or similar tool understanding.
- API integration (REST APIs).
- Basic Linux system usage.
- Security monitoring and alert handling or other SOC experience.
Methodological Skills :
- Understands how to proceed systematically/ methodically.
- Independent thinking capability.
- Is skilled in process-oriented thinking, possesses conceptual skills and the ability to think analytically.
- Has the ability to quickly understand the requirements of the users / application managers and analyze the issues / problems.
- Good in documentation to maintain the knowledge base for future reference.
- Know-how to build up and conduct training instructions.
Personal Qualities :
- Customer oriented approach.
- Problem solving skills.
- Good English communication.
- Eager to learn and work on a personal development path with a positive attitude.
- Friendly and enthusiastic; able to take up new challenges and new responsibilities.
- Flexible to work overtime in case of crisis or off-business-hours maintenance.
- Ready to work with multi-cultural and multi-national environment.
- Works well in a team and communicates effectively.
- Flexible to travel.
Skills
Endpoint Detection & Response, Information Security, Cyber Security, Data Security, Security Operations Center, SIEM, PowerShell, Power Automate