Job Description

PhonePe is looking for a skilled and security-focused System Engineer to strengthen its cybersecurity infrastructure and proactive defense ecosystem. This role is ideal for professionals with 1–3 years of experience in cybersecurity, vulnerability management, SIEM monitoring, and system administration. As one of India’s leading digital payments platforms handling millions of daily transactions, PhonePe requires robust infrastructure security and continuous monitoring to protect sensitive financial systems and customer data. The System Engineer will work closely with security operations, infrastructure, and compliance teams to detect vulnerabilities, analyze threats, and ensure secure deployment of patches across enterprise systems. Candidates who are passionate about cyber defense, log monitoring, Linux administration, and automation scripting will find this role highly rewarding and technically challenging.

In this cybersecurity engineering role, the selected candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end vulnerability remediation processes using advanced tools such as Wazuh, ELK Stack, Splunk, Nessus, OpenVAS, and Endpoint Detection and Response platforms. The role demands hands-on expertise in monitoring server and workstation environments, performing security assessments, analyzing system logs, and implementing remediation strategies to minimize security risks. PhonePe values engineers who can work in fast-paced environments, think analytically, and automate repetitive operational tasks through Python, PowerShell, or Bash scripting. The System Engineer will also contribute toward improving organizational security posture through compliance checks, audit preparation, drift monitoring, and implementation of industry best practices aligned with ISO 27001 and CIS Benchmarks.

Working at PhonePe offers professionals the opportunity to build systems that impact millions of users across India’s growing fintech ecosystem. The company promotes a culture of ownership, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, making it an excellent workplace for aspiring cybersecurity professionals. Engineers in this role will gain exposure to enterprise-grade cloud security practices, network monitoring frameworks, Active Directory management, and incident response operations. This position also provides an excellent platform for candidates aiming to grow into Security Operations Center (SOC) engineering, cloud security, infrastructure security, or threat intelligence domains. If you are passionate about cybersecurity operations, infrastructure protection, and security automation, this System Engineer opportunity at PhonePe can significantly accelerate your career in the cybersecurity industry.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Monitor enterprise systems and infrastructure using SIEM platforms such as Wazuh and ELK Stack to detect suspicious activities, security incidents, and unusual network behavior in real time.
• Manage the complete vulnerability lifecycle including vulnerability scanning, patch deployment, remediation validation, and reporting across servers, endpoints, and enterprise infrastructure environments.
• Analyze security logs and network traffic using tools like Wireshark, Tcpdump, Splunk, and Elasticsearch to identify potential threats, attack patterns, and unauthorized access attempts.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and IT teams to deploy security patches, system updates, and configuration improvements while ensuring minimal operational disruption.
• Perform compliance monitoring activities aligned with CIS Benchmarks, ISO 27001, ReBIT standards, and internal organizational security policies.
• Support audit readiness initiatives by generating security reports, maintaining evidence documentation, and assisting during internal and external cybersecurity assessments.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python, Bash, or PowerShell to streamline security operations, repetitive tasks, and log analysis workflows.
• Work on endpoint security management using EDR and antivirus platforms such as CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
• Assist in cloud security operations by implementing Identity and Access Management (IAM) best practices and maintaining least privilege access controls in cloud environments.
• Investigate security incidents, analyze root causes, and contribute to threat mitigation strategies using frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and security intelligence feeds.
• Manage Linux and Windows environments including Active Directory, Group Policies, system permissions, and server log analysis to strengthen organizational security posture.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing infrastructure security, monitoring capabilities, and operational resilience across business systems.

Requirements & Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline from a recognized university or institution.
• 1–3 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations, system engineering, vulnerability management, or security monitoring within enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of network security concepts including the OSI model, DNS, HTTP/S, DHCP, SMB protocols, VPNs, proxies, and firewall architectures.
• Practical experience with SIEM and log analysis tools such as Wazuh, ELK Stack, Splunk, or Elasticsearch for monitoring and incident investigation purposes.
• Proficiency in Linux system administration including command-line operations, permission management, shell scripting, and log analysis using grep, awk, and sed.
• Working knowledge of Windows infrastructure technologies including Active Directory, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), and endpoint security management practices.
• Familiarity with vulnerability assessment tools like Nessus or OpenVAS and the ability to interpret scan results based on business risk and security impact.
• Experience in scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automating security workflows, reporting, and administrative operations.
• Understanding of cloud security fundamentals, shared responsibility models, IAM configurations, and secure access management across AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as CEH, CompTIA Security+, CCNA Security, or equivalent credentials will be considered an added advantage.
• Strong analytical thinking, troubleshooting capability, communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in fast-paced collaborative environments.
• Candidates should possess a proactive learning mindset and willingness to continuously upgrade technical skills in cybersecurity, cloud security, and threat detection technologies.

Expected Salary

The expected salary for the System Engineer role at PhonePe typically ranges between ₹6 LPA to ₹12 LPA for candidates with 1–3 years of experience, depending on technical expertise, cybersecurity certifications, and prior experience in SIEM, vulnerability management, or cloud security. Professionals with hands-on knowledge of Wazuh, ELK Stack, Linux administration, and automation scripting often receive higher compensation packages.

In addition to competitive salaries, PhonePe also offers comprehensive employee benefits including medical insurance, wellness programs, parental support, retirement benefits, relocation assistance, and higher education support, making it one of the preferred employers in India’s fintech and cybersecurity industry.

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