Cyber Security Engineer (Hybrid)

Job Title

Cyber Security Engineer (Hybrid)

Job Description

Part of Kaplan Inc.,a US-owned business, Kaplan International is a world-leading education business providing English courses for international students (Kaplan International English) and preparation programmes for international students wishing to enter UK universities (Kaplan International Pathways). We are a premium brand with a reputation for high-quality tuition and excellent levels of pastoral support.

About the role

Information technology at Kaplan International (KI) is a key enabler of business transformation and growth. KI is going through a multi-year digital transformation programme across the student journey. As part of this transformation, we are enhancing and expanding our Security Operations team to meet increasing cyber threats.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and support Microsoft Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint and Intune for endpoint protection and device compliance.
• Assist with security monitoring and configuration reviews across AWS, Azure and Microsoft 365.
• Support vulnerability management activities across endpoints, cloud infrastructure and applications using Qualys, Snyk, Orca Security and Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management, including vulnerability scanning, reviewing findings, remediation tracking and reporting
• Assist with application security testing, OWASP Top 10 reviews and DevSecOps security activities.
• Monitor Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security alerts, suspicious sign-ins and identity risks.
• Investigate and triage security alerts, escalating complex incidents to senior engineers.
• Support endpoint hardening, patching, vulnerability remediation and security compliance.
• Assist with security reporting, documentation and automation using PowerShell or Python.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure, Cloud and Development teams to resolve security issues.
• Support security monitoring and assessments of AI applications and services, including Microsoft Copilot, focusing on data protection, access controls and emerging AI-related threats

Required Skills & Experience

• 2–3 years of experience in cyber security, IT infrastructure or technical support.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Defender, Intune, Azure, AWS and M365.
• Awareness of vulnerability management and tools such as Qualys, Orca and Snyk.
• Basic understanding of application security, OWASP Top 10 and secure development practices.
• Understanding of networking, Windows security, identity management and cloud fundamentals.
• Familiarity with security alerts, incident response and vulnerability remediation.
• Basic scripting knowledge in PowerShell or Python
• Strong analytical skills, willingness to learn and ability to work collaboratively.

Desirable Certifications: CompTIA Security+, SC-900, AZ-900 or AWS Cloud Practitioner.

Requirements:

• Expertise across the whole IT security spectrum (Software, Servers, Infrastructure, Networks)
• Strong IT Security knowledge, and ability to balance business objectives with information security best practises
• Documenting security incidents, their analysis, and remediation measures, and providing regular updates and reports.
• Advanced scripting and automation experience.
• Identifying, prioritizing, and managing vulnerabilities in systems and applications.
• Strong understanding of vulnerability management, EDR, XDR, DLP, SOC management tooling and other security tools.
• Experience of securing o365 and configuration of Microsoft security tools.
• Working knowledge of public cloud security and protecting SaaS solutions
• An inquiring mind, can-do, positive attitude, and initiative-taking approach
• Good organisational and planning skills, and the ability to make decisions independently

Beyond base salary, our comprehensive total rewards package includes:

Hybrid work model provides a flexible work/life balance
Voluntary Provident Fund is an additional voluntary contribution scheme associated with the statutory Employee Provident Fund (EPF)
Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members
Comprehensive health benefits new hire eligibility starts on day 1 of employment
Generous Paid Time Off includes National holidays(10), Earned leaves(15), sick leave(12), plus one (1) volunteer day to participate and give back to our local communities
Gratuity is applicable upon completion of 5 years as per the Gratuity Act

We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment where every employee can thrive. You can learn more about our full benefits package and total rewards philosophy here.

Location

Bangalore, KA, India

Additional Locations

Employee Type

Employee

Job Functional Area

IT Operations

Business Unit

00092 Kaplan Health

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here.

Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.

About Us

Kaplan, Inc. is a global educational services company, with about 10,000 employees and operations in 26 countries. We serve 1.2 million students each year and partner with about 4,000 educational institutions and 13,000 corporations across the world. Kaplan is the largest subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC).

Across its 85-year history, first as a pioneer of the test prep industry, then as an early online education leader, and now as a global education provider, Kaplan has been recognized for expanding educational access and improving student outcomes through innovative uses of technology, instructional design, and learning science. We’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace for Innovators and Brands That Matter (Fast Company); and as one of America’s Top 100 employers (Forbes).

Kaplan’s US-based businesses provide individuals, educational institutions, businesses and governments a broad array of services, supporting our students and partners to meet their diverse and evolving needs throughout their educational and professional journeys. Among the services provided are test preparation, coaching and advising, performance training, industry credentialing, and university support services, online enablement, analytics, and marketing. The test preparation and professional products are offered in the market under our brand names such as Kaplan, Kaplan Financial Education, Kaplan Schweser, PPI, College for Financial Planning, and Manhattan Prep. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL, employees who support Kaplan’s North America division work primarily remotely across the US and in our corporate campus in Bengaluru, India.

Questions? Please contact us at knarecruiting@kaplan.com.