Operations Cybersecurity Engineer at Applaudo… · San…

companyDescription jobDescription About You You are an Operations Cybersecurity Engineer with strong experience in security operations, threat detection, and incident response within modern cloud and enterprise environments. You are passionate about protecting systems, identifying risks, and improving security posture through proactive monitoring and operational excellence. You bring a detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive mindset, capable of investigating security events, managing security tools, and responding effectively to incidents across client environments. You are comfortable working with Microsoft security technologies, identity and access management concepts, and security monitoring platforms to support secure and reliable operations. You thrive in collaborative environments, partnering with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and client teams to strengthen security practices and improve operational processes. You are adaptable, highly responsible, and committed to continuous learning in an evolving cybersecurity landscape. You Bring to Applaudo the Following Competencies: 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, SOC, or security engineering roles. Strong understanding of security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response processes. Hands-on experience with Microsoft security technologies, including Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), and the Microsoft Security Portal. Knowledge of identity and access management (IAM) concepts and security best practices. Experience working with SIEM, endpoint protection, or cloud security platforms. Understanding of networking, authentication, and core security principles. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and technical documentation abilities. Advanced English proficiency. You Will Be Accountable for the Following Responsibilities: Monitor and respond to security alerts, incidents, and suspicious activities across client environments. Manage and support Microsoft security tools, including Microsoft Defender and Entra ID. Investigate security events and coordinate incident response activities. Analyze threats, vulnerabilities, and potential risks affecting systems and infrastructure. Support identity and access management (IAM) security operations and best practices. Assist with the implementation and continuous improvement of security controls and monitoring processes. Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and client teams to ensure alignment with security standards and operational best practices. Document incidents, response actions, findings, and operational procedures. Participate in security operations coverage and provide on-call support when required. qualifications 3+ years of experience in Cybersecurity Operations, SOC, or Security Engineering. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender and Entra ID (Azure AD). Experience with security monitoring and incident response. Knowledge of IAM and security best practices. Advanced English proficiency. additionalInformation About Us We Are Engineered Different. At Applaudo, talented people design, build, and scale meaningful, AI-powered solutions that create real business impact. As an AI-native organization, we collaborate across design, development, cloud, data, and artificial intelligence to turn ideas into scalable products that transform how companies operate, make decisions, and grow. We are building a high-performance culture grounded in five values: Empowering Excellence, Collaborative Teamwork, Unsolicited Respect, Consistent Transparency, and Efficient Communication. These define how we work, how we support one another, and how we hold ourselves accountable. Applaudo is a place for people who want to learn fast, take ownership, and work alongside strong teams they are proud to belong to. Joining us means being part of an organization that is evolving intentionally, investing in modern ways of working, and leading AI-native transformation at scale.