Quisitive is a leading digital transformation company that helps organizations achieve measurable business outcomes through Microsoft-based cloud, data, and application solutions. As part of our Global IT & Innovation team, you will help protect and strengthen the internal and customer-facing platforms and data that support Sales, Delivery, Finance, and Operations across the organization.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Security Engineer based in Hyderabad with strong hands-on experience securing Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and SaaS environments. This role is ideal for an experienced security professional who enjoys monitoring and responding to security events, improving organizational security posture, supporting IT compliance, and collaborating with global teams.
What You’ll Do
As a Security Engineer, you will play a key role in protecting, monitoring, and strengthening our cloud and SaaS environments:
- Monitor, triage, and respond to security-related events and alerts across our cloud and SaaS environments.
- Improve the overall security posture of the organization across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and other SaaS providers.
- Administer and tune Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR) to strengthen threat detection and response.
- Manage identity and access using Microsoft Entra ID, including conditional access and least-privilege practices.
- Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and baseline configurations.
- Track and drive remediation of vulnerabilities and security risks to closure.
- Support incident response, investigations, and root-cause analysis.
- Partner with US- and India-based stakeholders across Sales, Delivery, Finance, and Operations.
- Stay current with emerging security threats, tools, and best practices.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in information security or cloud security.
- Strong hands-on expertise in:
- Microsoft Azure security
- Microsoft 365 security and compliance
- SaaS security administration
- Proven experience in security monitoring and incident response.
- Scripting and automation skills (Python, PowerShell, KQL).
- Hands-on experience with:
- Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR)
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Security and compliance frameworks
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with global (US and India) teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
Nice to Have
- Security certifications such as:
- Microsoft SC-200, SC-300, or AZ-500
- CISSP, or CISM
- Familiarity with Azure security services such as:
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Defender for Endpoint
- Azure Key Vault and Microsoft Purview
- Microsoft Entra ID Protection and Conditional Access
- Experience with vulnerability management and penetration testing tools.
- Exposure to Microsoft enterprise platforms (M365, SharePoint, Dynamics 365, Business Central).
- Working knowledge of ISO 27001 controls and audit evidence requirements, , or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor / Implementer
What We Offer
- The opportunity to secure high-impact, global platforms that power our business.
- Hands-on work with modern Microsoft cloud and security technologies.
- A collaborative, engineering-driven culture.
- Career growth through technical leadership and ownership.
- The chance to work alongside experienced architects and senior leaders across regions.