Company: Unisys India Private Limited
Job Title: Associate Engineer – Cybersecurity Engineering
Job Requisition ID: REQ576840
Practice / Group: Enterprise Computing & Cybersecurity Solutions
Employment Type: Full-Time Regular
Experience Level: Entry Level / Early Career (0 to 2 Years of Relevant Experience)
Location: Bangalore / Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Company & Practice Overview
Unisys is a global technology solutions company specializing in cloud, AI, digital workplace, logistics, and enterprise computing solutions. With a dedicated focus on zero-trust security and cyber resilience, Unisys protects critical enterprise infrastructure for commercial and public sector clients worldwide.
The Associate Engineer – Cybersecurity Engineering position (Requisition ID: REQ576840) operates out of Unisys’ primary technology hub in Bangalore. Designed for early-career security professionals (0–2 YOE), this role provides hands-on exposure to network defense, security infrastructure deployment, vulnerability remediation, and incident response under the mentorship of senior security architects.
Key Responsibilities & Daily Operations
- Network Security & Firewall Deployment: Assist in deploying, configuring, and maintaining enterprise firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS).
- Security Tool Administration: Perform routine administration, policy updates, and patch management across endpoint security platforms, SIEM tools, and vulnerability scanners.
- Incident Response & Threat Investigation: Participate in security incident response workflows—investigating security alerts, analyzing potential breaches, and executing threat containment procedures.
- System Hardening & Upgrades: Execute system modifications, security configuration enhancements, and infrastructure upgrades to eliminate vulnerabilities.
- Security Product Evaluation: Assist senior engineers in benchmarking, testing, and evaluating emerging cybersecurity tools and technologies.
- Continuous Threat Intelligence: Proactively track emerging cyber threats, zero-day vulnerabilities, and evolving defensive best practices.
Minimum Eligibility & Qualification Criteria
Academic Background
- Degree: Bachelor’s Degree (B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc / BCA / B.A.) in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Target Experience Level
- 0 to 2 Years of relevant experience in cybersecurity operations, network security, system administration, or IT infrastructure support (2025/2026 fresh graduates with security fundamentals/certifications are eligible).
Mandatory & Core Competencies
- Security Foundations: Understanding of core cybersecurity engineering concepts, CIA triad, network defense layers, and threat vectors.
- Networking & OS Knowledge: Solid grasp of TCP/IP networking, OSI model, ports/protocols, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, and Windows/Linux system administration.
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze security logs, trace network anomalies, and follow structured incident response playbooks.
Preferred / Good-to-Have Skills
- Entry-level industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), Cisco CCNA, or ISC2 CC.
- Familiarity with SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel), Next-Gen Firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point), or vulnerability scanners (Nessus, Qualys).
Compensation & Employee Benefits
- Estimated Starting Salary: ₹4.5 LPA to ₹7.0 LPA (CTC) for Associate Cybersecurity Engineers (0–2 YOE), plus shift allowances (if applicable) and performance bonuses.
- Unisys Corporate Benefits:
- Structured technical onboarding, cybersecurity lab access, and certification sponsorship pathways.
- Comprehensive Health, Life, and Personal Accident Insurance coverage for employees and dependents.
- Hybrid/flexible work arrangements and career progression toward Cybersecurity Engineer, Security Analyst, and Security Architect roles.
Selection Workflow & Interview Steps
1. Profile Shortlisting & Resume Screening (Requisition ID: REQ576840)
(Verification of degree qualifications, 0–2 YOE, security fundamentals/certifications, & Bangalore readiness)
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2. Online Aptitude & Cybersecurity Fundamentals Assessment
(Evaluation of Logical Reasoning, Networking Protocols [TCP/IP], OS Basics, & Security Concepts)
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3. Technical Interview Round 1 (Networking, Firewalls & Security Basics)
(Deep dive into OSI layers, Firewall rules, IDS vs. IPS, Encryption/TLS, & common attack vectors [OWASP Top 10])
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4. Technical Interview Round 2 (Incident Response & Scenario Troubleshooting)
(Discussion on log analysis, handling phishing/malware alerts, system hardening, & security projects/labs)
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5. Managerial & HR Discussion (Cultural Fitment & Offer Rollout)
(Assessment of continuous learning mindset, shift flexibility, compensation alignment, & formal offer rollout)
Essential Technical Topics to Prepare
- Network Security & Defenses: Stateful vs. Stateless Firewalls, IDS vs. IPS, VPNs (IPsec/SSL), Proxy servers, DMZ architecture, and packet filtering.
- Cyber Threats & Vulnerabilities: Phishing, Ransomware, DDoS, SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), MITM attacks, and CVSS vulnerability scoring.
- Cryptography & Authentication: Symmetric vs. Asymmetric encryption, Hashing (SHA-256), SSL/TLS handshake, PKI, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Zero Trust principles.
Essential Technical Topics to Prepare
- Cybersecurity Operations: Associate Engineer Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Engineering, Incident Response, Threat Investigation, Breach Analysis, Vulnerability Management
- Security Infrastructure: Firewall Deployment, Intrusion Detection (IDS), Intrusion Prevention (IPS), Security Tool Administration, System Hardening, Security Product Evaluation
- Networking & Frameworks: TCP/IP, OSI Model, SIEM, Zero Trust, Network Security, Patch Management, Threat Intelligence
- Unisys Specifics: Requisition REQ576840, Unisys Bangalore, Enterprise Computing, Entry-Level Security Jobs
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the Job Requisition ID for this Unisys opening?
The official Unisys requisition ID is REQ576840.
2. Are fresh graduates eligible to apply for this position?
Yes. The role requires a BA/BS degree and 0–2 years of relevant experience, making fresh graduates with strong networking and security fundamentals eligible.
3. Where is the primary work location?
The position is based at Unisys’ office in Bangalore / Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
4. What are the core technical duties of this role?
Key duties include assisting with firewall and intrusion detection (IDS) deployment, security tool administration, system upgrades, incident response, and security product evaluation.