PARTNER CONSULTANT, Cybersecurity

About the Role

Partner Consultant specializing in Cybersecurity at Happiest Minds Technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Architecting, implementing, tuning, and maintaining CASB solutions at scale.
• Hands-on involvement with CASB:
• Policy configuration (DLP, Access Control, Threat Protection)
• API integrations with SaaS applications
• Cloud app discovery and Shadow IT governance
• Session controls and conditional access workflows
• Experience working with SIEM tools (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk) and integrating CASB logs.
• Involvement in cloud security incident detection, investigation, response, and reporting.
• Exposure to Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools and identity security solutions (Entra ID / Azure AD).
• Design and mature CASB frameworks, including:
• Cloud governance workflows
• Risk-based access enforcement
• Data classification and DLP tuning
• Provide leadership in CASB strategy, working with architecture and compliance teams.
• Drive improvements in cloud security posture using actionable insights and metrics.
• Conduct advanced investigations of cloud-based threats, anomalies, and suspicious access behavior.
• Produce detailed documentation, SOPs, runbooks, and executive-level reports.
• Champion continuous improvement, automation, and best practices across cloud security operations.

Requirements & Tech Stack

Mandatory Certifications Required

• Microsoft SC-200 – Security Operations Analyst
• Microsoft SC-400 – Information Protection Administrator
• Netskope Certified Cloud Security Administrator (NCCSA)
• CCSK – Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge

Multiple certifications are strongly preferred.

Preferred Advanced Certifications

• CCSP – Certified Cloud Security Professional
• CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional
• AZ-500 – Microsoft Azure Security Engineer
• Netskope Certified Cloud Security Specialist (NCCSS)

Technical Skills Required

• CASB Technologies:
• Expert-level skills in Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (MCAS).
• Expert-level skills in Netskope CASB and Netskope NewEdge Platform.
• Ability to configure and optimize DLP policies, access and session controls, discovery dashboards, and custom reports.
• Ability to configure API and real-time inline controls.
• Strong knowledge of Shadow IT governance and SaaS risk scoring.
• Cloud & Identity Security:
• Strong understanding of Azure AD / Entra ID, Conditional Access, Identity Governance, OAuth, SAML, SCIM, and modern authentication protocols.
• General understanding of AWS and GCP security features is beneficial.
• Security Operations & Analytics:
• Experience with SIEM platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, or equivalent.
• Strong log analysis, threat detection, correlation, and incident handling skills.
• Knowledge of integration between CASB, DLP, EDR, and SOAR platforms.
• Networking & Architecture:
• Understanding of Zero Trust architecture, SASE components, SSL/TLS inspection, reverse proxy technologies, API security, and cloud architecture principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, or Information Systems is preferred.
• Equivalent practical experience may be considered for exceptional candidates.

Behavioral / Team Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including ability to explain complex security concepts in simple terms.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in fast-paced cloud and security environments.
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to mentor junior team members.
• Proactive, structured, and self-driven approach to work.
• Strong documentation and presentation abilities.