Associate Consultant - Information Protection (Endpoint Security)
The Senior Information Protection Analyst will be part of the ZS IT Information Security team in Pune. As a Senior Information Protection Analyst, you will be responsible for enhancing the organization's Data Security and Endpoint Security capabilities by designing, implementing and optimizing security platforms and controls. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in endpoint security technologies and a good understanding of Data security solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to implement and enhance security capabilities while ensuring minimal impact on the end-user experience. Additionally, you will stay up to date with emerging technologies, security trends, and vendor capabilities, and recommend improvements to strengthen the security posture of ZS infrastructure and applications.
What you'll do: Senior Information Protection Analyst in the Enterprise will...
- Manage and enhance below suite of capabilities across different environments
- Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) - CrowdStrike Falcon, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - endpoint threat detection, investigation, and response.
- Network Proxy Solutions - Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) - secure internet access and web traffic control.
- Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM) - BeyondTrust - privileged access and least-privilege management.
- Data Protection - Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), and Insider Threat Management - Zscaler / Microsoft Purview.
- Data Lifecycle Management - BigID, Microsoft (MS) Purview, etc. - data discovery, classification, retention, and deletion.
- Strong knowledge of AI/ML, AI-driven automation, AI risk assessment, and Agentic AI, with an understanding of applying AI to security use cases and process automation.
- Evaluate and implement new endpoint security capabilities to improve the organization's security posture
- Drive endpoint hardening, application control, privilege management, and secure web access.
- Improve DLP detection logic, policy effectiveness, and data classification controls to reduce false positives.
- Perform product evaluations, proof of concepts (POCs), and technology assessments for new security solutions.
- Review vendor roadmaps and recommend new features, best practices, and platform improvements.
- Develop technical documentation, standards, and implementation guides for security platforms.
- Stay current with emerging threats, security technologies and industry best practices to continuously improve the organization's security posture.
- Scripting or automation skills using PowerShell, Python, or similar languages are a plus.
What you'll bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in Endpoint Security and Data Security
- Strong knowledge of industry-leading endpoint security concepts (EDR, Proxy, Data Loss Prevention, Data Classification)
- Hands-on with tools such as CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Zscaler, BeyondTrust and Microsoft Purview
- Demonstrated experience in investigating and responding to security incidents
- Demonstrated experience in building and supporting endpoint and data protection processes to drive compliance
- Fluency in English
- Client-first mentality
- Intense work ethic
- Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach
How you'll grow:
- Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
- Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
- Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions
Perks & Benefits:
At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills-building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in India , visit ZS India office locations | Where we work | ZS .
Hybrid working model:
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Travel:
Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems-the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.
If you're eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
To complete your application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in Endpoint Security and Data Security
- Strong knowledge of endpoint security concepts (EDR, Proxy, DLP, Data Classification)
- Hands-on experience with CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Zscaler, BeyondTrust and Microsoft Purview
- Demonstrated experience investigating and responding to security incidents
- Demonstrated experience building and supporting endpoint and data protection processes to drive compliance
- Fluency in English
- Client-first mentality
- Intense work ethic
- Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach
- Scripting or automation skills using PowerShell, Python, or similar languages
- Possess or be able to obtain work authorization for intended country of employment
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