Associate Infrastructure & Security Engineer
On-siteHaryana, State of Haryāna, Republic of India
Haryana, State of Haryāna, Republic of IndiaOn-siteFull TimeEntry LevelSmall
Full TimeEntry LevelSmall
Job Summary
Manage Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and hybrid identity tasks including user onboarding, MFA enrollment, and device policies. Configure DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and firewall rules on pfSense/FortiGate while assisting with Zero Trust segmentation. Perform Windows Server and Linux administration, VM provisioning, and backup operations using Veeam or Nakivo. Support centralized logging via Wazuh SIEM, collaborate on incident response, and automate routine tasks with PowerShell or Bash. Maintain network diagrams, runbooks, and configuration records.
Required Qualifications
- Strong foundational knowledge of core networking (TCP/IP, subnets, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, basic routing & firewall concepts)
- Hands-on experience with Windows Active Directory (user/group management, basic GPOs) through projects, labs, or internships
- Basic Windows Server and Linux system administration (patching, services, user management, troubleshooting)
- Scripting ability in PowerShell or Bash for automating simple tasks
- Genuine interest in cybersecurity and willingness to learn Zero Trust concepts, firewall management, and security tooling
- Good troubleshooting mindset and ability to handle general IT support tasks (connectivity, printers, user issues)
Desired Qualifications
- Exposure to firewall platforms (pfSense, FortiGate, or similar) — even basic rule configuration or lab setups count
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365 administration (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Intune) or hybrid identity (Entra ID)
- Basic understanding of Zero Trust principles or prior exposure to Wazuh / SIEM tools
- Hands-on experience implementing identity, access management, or Zero Trust controls using Zoho Directory / Zoho One (or strong preference for open-source and cost-effective technology stacks)
- Experience with virtualization (Hyper-V, VMware, or Proxmox) and backup tools (Veeam, Nakivo)
- Industry certifications: CompTIA Security+, Network+, Microsoft SC-900/AZ-900, or CCNA
- Previous internship or project work in IT support, system administration, or cybersecurity
- GitHub profile, home lab documentation, personal blogs, HackTheBox, TryHackMe, or project portfolios demonstrating practical skills
- Candidates with hands-on experience using Zoho (Directory / One) or strong open-source technology stacks for identity and security implementations
- 0–3 years of experience
- Strong fundamentals in networking, Windows/Linux administration, and a genuine interest in cybersecurity
- Basic Python knowledge
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