IT Security Engineer India Remote US shift

Job Overview

Job Description

Job Description - IT / Security Engineer

1. Position Summary

Position Title

IT / Security Engineer

Department

Information Technology & Information Security

Reports To

Head of PMO

Level

Mid/Sr. Engineer Individual Contributor

(One Person Department)

Experience

4+ years relevant experience

Location

Remote India

Working Pattern

US Shift

Employment Type

Full-time, Permanent

Vacancies

01

2. Purpose of the Role

The IT / Security Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day management, security and compliance of PATeam's IT environment. The role combines IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, ISO 27001 implementation, IT asset management, Microsoft licensing and SaaS subscription governance.

3. Key Responsibilities

IT Infrastructure & Security

Manage Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Active Directory, Windows infrastructure, endpoints, networks, VPNs and firewalls.
Manage MFA, Conditional Access, endpoint security, patching, vulnerability management, backups and disaster recovery.
Maintain IT security policies, access controls and security monitoring.
Manage security incidents, investigations, remediation and root cause analysis.
Compliance & ISO

Implement and maintain the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 ISMS.
Manage security risk assessments, Statement of Applicability, internal audits, corrective actions and audit evidence.
Support GDPR, India DPDP Act, SOC 2, NIST, HIPAA and PCI DSS requirements as applicable.
Support client security questionnaires, due diligence and external audits.
Microsoft License Management

Manage Microsoft licenses, allocations, renewals and utilization.
Conduct periodic license audits and identify unused or underutilized licenses.
Recommend license optimization and cost-saving opportunities.
SaaS & Subscription Management

Maintain an inventory of all SaaS applications and subscriptions.
Conduct an annual review of SaaS applications for business fit, usage, security, duplication and cost effectiveness.
Recommend renewal, consolidation, right-sizing, replacement or termination of subscriptions.
IT Asset Management India

Maintain the physical IT inventory in India, including laptops, monitors, peripherals and other IT equipment.
Track asset allocation, employee assignment, transfers, returns, repairs and disposal.
Conduct periodic physical inventory audits and reconcile records.
Ensure secure recovery, data sanitization and disposal of IT assets.
4. Essential Criteria

4+ years of hands-on IT infrastructure and security experience.
Practical experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Active Directory and endpoint security.
Experience with ISO/IEC 27001 implementation, audits and compliance.
Working knowledge of GDPR, DPDP Act, SOC 2 and NIST.
Experience with vulnerability management, incident response, backups and network security.
Experience managing IT assets, Microsoft licenses and SaaS subscriptions.
Strong documentation, analytical and communication skills.
Ability to work independently during US hours from India.
5. Desirable

ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Lead Auditor.
Security certifications such as Security+, CISM, CISA, CEH or Microsoft security certifications.
ITIL Foundation.
PowerShell/automation experience.
Azure security, SIEM, DLP, PAM or Zero Trust experience.
Experience in software consulting or IT services.