
Principal Security Operations Engineer
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Permanent
- Full-time
Experience: 8+ Years
Primary Skills: Linux, Azure, Windows, Applications Support
Secondary Skills: Microsoft SQL, Networking knowledgeResponsibilities :
- Lead and manage projects and/or workstreams, providing technical leadership, ensuring the required quality standards and milestones are met.
- Work collaboratively with local and remote stakeholders including management, technology architects and technology staff with the lifecycle of operational security compliance, from design and development, through to implementation and maintenance.
- Owning end-to-end availability and performance of key services and build best practices to prevent problem recurrence.
- Provide technical guidance to change and delivery teams for transition of vulnerability remediation into live production.
- Perform vulnerability remediation across infrastructure, applications, and databases.
- Monitor and respond to security incidents, ensuring timely resolution and documentation.
- Support and maintain secure operations in Azure and Wintel environments.
- Provide application-level support for Java-based systems and SQL databases.
- Collaborate with global teams to align with security standards and best practices.
- Provide support with industry standard audits, ensuring compliance with ISO 27001 standards and internal security policies.
- Maintain documentation and reports related to security operations and remediation efforts.
- Contribute to future hardware & software planning.
- Bachelor's degree, or Minimum 8 years of experience in Security Operations or related technical roles.
- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and Wintel infrastructure.
- Experience supporting Java applications and SQL databases.
- Proven track record in vulnerability management and remediation.
- Familiarity with global security standards, especially ISO 27001.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a rotational 24x7 support model
- You bring a solution-driven mindset, stay updated with tech trends, and thrive in a collaborative, high-stakes environment.
- ITIL Foundation or higher (recommended).
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Architect or equivalent.