Principal Security Engineer
Placynt Talent ManagementRole Overview
Placynt Talent Management is hiring a Principal Security Engineer. This is a full-time role in Telangana. Part of Placynt Talent Management's Lifecycle hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Principal Security Engineer
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
About the job
We are seeking a hands-on technical leader to serve as the primary technical and security authority for our Managed Services platform.
You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving secure, scalable, compliant, and cost-effective IT operations across all client environments. This role requires deep technical ownership, active problem-solving, and the ability to set and enforce technical direction through direct involvement.
This role blends deep engineering expertise with strategic ownership. You will be the primary technical point of ownership for complex technical and security issues, lead SOC 2 compliance, and ensure all client environments are secure, resilient, and scalable.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the overall technical architecture for all managed client environments
- Act as Tier 3/4 escalation for major incidents and outages
- Define security standards, baselines, and best practices
- Lead SOC 2 Type I & II audits, controls, and evidence management
- Drive automation, standardization, and reliability improvements
- Oversee backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning
- Mentor service desk, NOC, and cloud engineers
- Partner with application and product teams to provision and manage cloud resources (VMs, storage, networks, databases, and related services)
- Design and maintain standardized VM images, landing zones, and infrastructure templates
- Own cloud resource lifecycle management including provisioning, scaling, patching, and decommissioning
- Implement cost controls, tagging standards, and resource governance policies
- Support application deployments with secure networking, identity, and access configurations
- Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients
- Lead quarterly technical reviews, risk assessments, and roadmap planning
- Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles
- Experience designing and enforcing security controls
- SOC 2 Type I & II ownership or strong involvement (preferred)
- Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST, or similar frameworks (nice to have)
- Ability to mentor and guide engineers
- Strong client-facing communication skills
- Comfortable working with CTOs, CIOs, and business leaders
Technical Skills
- Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive)
- Azure & Entra ID (Azure AD)
- Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager
- Microsoft Defender or equivalent EDR/XDR
- Identity & access management (MFA, Conditional Access, RBAC)
- Endpoint management, patching, and device lifecycle
- Backup & Disaster Recovery systems
- Networking fundamentals (firewalls, VPNs, segmentation)
- PowerShell and automation
Preferred Experience
- 5 – 8 years in IT infrastructure, cloud, or managed services
- 2 to 3 years in a technical leadership role
- Experience owning complex, multi-client or enterprise IT environments
- Proven experience with audits, compliance, or regulated systems
Preferred Certifications
- Azure Solutions Architect
- Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500 / SC series)
- ITIL v4
- CISSP, CCSP, or SOC 2 Practitioner (nice to have)
Note- Attach your resume for review on : vartika10placynt@gmail.com
Pay: ₹1,500,000.00 - ₹2,200,000.00 per month
Benefits
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Internet reimbursement
- Leave encashment
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Principal Security Engineer position at Placynt Talent Management?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Placynt Talent Management. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Principal Security Engineer position at Placynt Talent Management located?
This position is based in Telangana. Placynt Talent Management has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Principal Security Engineer at Placynt Talent Management earn?
Placynt Talent Management has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Principal Security Engineer role at Placynt Talent Management posted?
This role was posted on April 9, 2026 (73 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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