Endpoint/Security Engineer mid level

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Endpoint Security Engineer to lead initiatives that ensure the security and compliance of our enterprise endpoints. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in vulnerability management, patch deployment, and endpoint hardening, with a focus on automation and proactive threat mitigation. You will collaborate with security teams, provide advanced support for endpoint security issues, and drive continuous improvement in our security posture.

Responsibilities:

. Lead vulnerability management initiatives across enterprise endpoints, ensuring timely remediation and compliance with security standards.

. Deploy security patches and remediation packages, reducing exposure to known threats.

. Manage and optimize device configurations for precise targeting and efficient patch deployment.

. Analyze vulnerabilities and propose tailored remediation strategies, improving resolution times and reducing risk.

. Collaborate with security teams to align remediation efforts with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

. Monitor remediation progress and generate reports to track compliance and effectiveness of vulnerability mitigation.

. Provide advanced support for endpoint security issues, including troubleshooting of patch failures and system anomalies.

. Conduct root cause analysis for recurring vulnerabilities and recommend long-term solutions to prevent reoccurrence.

. Enhance endpoint hardening by implementing configuration baselines and security controls.

. Automate software deployment processes to accelerate delivery and reduce human error.

Qualifications:

. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.

. Proven experience in endpoint security management, with a focus on vulnerability management and patch deployment.

. Strong knowledge of Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) or similar endpoint management tools.

. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Intune

. Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell or VBA for automation.

. Familiarity with cloud environments such as Azure and Amazon AWS.

. Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards such as CIS benchmarks.

. Experience with Microsoft 365 administration and security.

. Experience with Active Directory administration and Group Policy management.

. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

. Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Bonus Points:

. Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals, Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals, or Certified in Cybersecurity: ISC2.

. Experience with Workspace One.

. Experience with ServiceNow for dashboard creation and report generation.

. Experience with vulnerability scanning tools such as Tenable.

. Experience with solution such as Carbon Black, Zscaler, Ivanti Secure Access