Sr Security Engineer - Email Security Engineer
- R Systems
- 7 - 12 years
- Pune
- 4 months ago
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Job Description
Job Title: Senior Security Engineer Email Security
Location: G.Noida, Pune ,Chennai
Work Hours: 6 AM 6 PM CST coverage
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Security Engineer with deep expertise in email security to join our global Security Operations Center (SOC). This role is critical in defending our enterprise clients against advanced email-based threats, including phishing, spoofing, business email compromise (BEC), and malware delivery.
You will work closely with SOC L2/L3 analysts, incident response teams, and client stakeholders to ensure robust email threat detection, prevention, and remediation strategies are in place.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage email security operations within the SOC, focusing on threat detection, analysis, and mitigation
- Develop and maintain email security policies, configurations, and playbooks
- Investigate and respond to email-based incidents, including phishing campaigns, spoofing attempts, and malware-laden messages
- Collaborate with global SOC teams and clients to ensure timely and effective incident resolution
- Conduct threat hunting and forensic analysis related to email vectors
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to SOC L2/L3 analysts
- Continuously evaluate and optimize email security tools and technologies (e.g., Proofpoint, Mimecast, Microsoft Defender for Office 365)
- Generate reports and metrics for email threat trends, incident response effectiveness, and client SLAs
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on email security
- Prior experience working with global managed SOC providers such as Wipro, TCS, Infosys, HCL, or specialized MSSPs
- Proven track record in handling US-based client environments, especially during CST business hours
- Expertise in email security platforms (e.g., Proofpoint, Mimecast, Microsoft Defender, Cisco ESA)
- The Mimecast 3+ years expert knowledge
- Cofense Triage & Vision experience is must
- Strong understanding of email protocols (SMTP, SPF, DKIM, DMARC) and threat vectors
- Familiarity with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, etc.) and incident response workflows
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently in a remote setup
Preferred Skills
- Certifications such as CEH, CISSP, CISM, or vendor-specific email security certifications
- Experience in threat intelligence and malware analysis
- Exposure to automation and scripting (Python, PowerShell) for email threat detection and response
Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & ConsultingFunctional Area / Department: IT & Information SecurityRole Category: IT SecurityRole: Security Engineer / AnalystEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: R SystemsLocation(s): Pune
Keyskills: Email Security Mimecast Vision Cofense Triage Incident Response Malware Analysis SOC L2 L3 Threat Analysis
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