System Engineer - IT SecOps

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled IT SecOps - System Engineer to join our 24/7 global ITSecOps practice based out of Noida. This role is responsible for safeguarding our on-premises and cloud environments, proactively mitigating vulnerabilities, and responding to security incidents. The position also requires experience leading security initiatives, collaborating across teams, and contributing to large-scale security projects.

You will have access to the most up-to-date training, resources, and technology, as well as an unrestricted career path with the global leader in technology. Make an impact on the world by coming to Barco!

Key Responsibilities:

• Security Operations:

• Act as part of the 24/7 ITSecOps team and serve as an escalation point for operational security issues & work in close collaboration with other domain experts.
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to alerts generated by the Security Operations Center (SOC).

• Proactive Security Hardening & Patching

• Pro-active patching and securing of IT systems, based on:

• Linux /Microsoft recommendations and working experience on patch management tools
• Understanding of reports from vulnerability scanning tool
• Zero-day vulnerabilities remediation's responses.
• Define hardening guidelines and automate the process & align Inputs from the IT Infrastructure & Operations teams and IT Security Office

• Reactive Security Incident Response:

• Investigate and remediate malware infections, endpoint compromises, and high-priority incidents.
• Collaborate with regional IT staff during active incidents and provide timely communication to stakeholders.
• Follow and enhance runbooks, create suppression rules, and contribute to threat hunting activities.
• Perform detailed root cause analysis (RCA) and create comprehensive incident reports.

• Lead security Initiatives & Projects:

• Lead and collaborate in global security initiatives, transformation programs, and large-scale security improvement projects.
• Drive implementation of new SecOps technologies, process enhancements with strong focus on automation.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Infrastructure, Cloud, Network, Apps, Compliance, Audit, etc.) to ensure security requirements are met.
• Contribute to designing security architecture improvements and operationalizing new security controls.
• Act as a technical SME within the team, mentoring junior operational teams and guiding best practices.

• Endpoint & System Compliance Tracking:

• Keep a Track and enforce global compliance for endpoints & Servers:

  o Disk encryption, Security Software & SW deployment tools

• Monitor, guide and report on worldwide security improvements

• Linux/MS Server (OS like Windows, Red Hat, Fedora, Centos, Ubuntu and Debian) patching performed by other teams.
• Drive and coordinate End-of-Life (EoL) OS and software upgrades.
• Report global security posture improvements, risks, and remediation progress.
• Ensure continuous improvement of SecOps compliance posture.

• Support IT Security and compliance Audits.

• Cloud & Infrastructure Security:

• Experience with

• Azure/AWS security services.
• Defender XDR, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel SIEM.
• AD, DNS, Azure AD/Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA.
• Firewall, IDS/IPS, Network Segmentation

• Participate in threat hunting and advance investigations.

• Documentation & Governance:

• Maintain complete & up-to-date technical documenations, runbooks and process guides.
• Ensure global teams follow approved security procedures and best practices.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• B.Tech./B.E/M.Tech in computer science or equivalent stream.
• Desired Exp. Range 8+ years
• Holder of security certifications like Security+, Linux+, SC-200, SC-300, AZ-500, CEH, SSCP, GSEC, GCIH GCIA etc”.

Skills must have:

• Strong hands-on experience with modern SecOps tools: MS Defender XDR, Defender for Cloud, Defender for Identity, Sentinel, EDR/XDR platforms, SOC tooling.
• Microsoft AD, Azure AD, Multi-Factor Authentication, O365
• Vulnerability & Threat Management tools
• Operating System: Mainly Red Hat, Fedora, Centos, Ubuntu and Debian
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken language
• Flexible and willing to adapt as per priorities within the team and follow standby mechanism
• Innovative, user-centric with strong collaboration skills & ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a 24x7 security environment.

Skills Nice to Have :

• Scripting knowledge (Powershell), Python, KQL is a strong plus.
• Basic Networking skills & corporate Firewall technology