Endpoint Security Engineer Job Description
Endpoint security engineer
provides security systems and engineering support for one or more of the following: Firewalls, VPNs, SEIM, NAC, IPS, Advanced Malware Systems, Endpoint Security Agents, Sandboxing Technologies, DLP, Operating Systems, Encryption Technologies, Web App Firewalls, Threat Intelligence Feeds, and Network Segmentation.
Endpoint Security Engineer Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Engineering, Analysis and development of Windows/Linux security agents / solutions
Provide architecture assurance on Windows/Linux security initiatives
Browser Protection
Drive Encryption
Privilege management
Real-Time Monitoring
Manage the existing McAfee ePO infrastructure
Focus on protecting the environment from ransomware, malicious code, and data loss using techniques such as application whitelisting, data loss protection, vulnerability management, and controlling elevated privileges
Implement top quality technology solutions for internal customers, focusing on both scalability and sustainability
Install and manage appropriate desktop and server protection tools that dynamically audit, report, and remove ransomware and malicious codes threats occurring within BSC's infrastructure or on BSC desktops/laptops
Endpoint Security Engineer Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Endpoint Security Engineer
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CISSP, GIAC, GCIA, CE, IAT, SANS, CSSP, II, DOD, TIA
Education for Endpoint Security Engineer
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the endpoint security engineer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Information Security, Management, Business, Health, Performance, Religion, Computer Science, Technical
Skills for Endpoint Security Engineer
Desired skills for endpoint security engineer include:
Windows operating systems
Current threat landscape
Linux
Audit requirements
Firewall and Proxy technologies
Information Technology forensic techniques
Networking fundamentals
Penetration techniques
Encryption/cryptography technologies and their implementation
Malware operation and indicators
Desired experience for endpoint security engineer includes:
Responsibilities include console management, server administration and management, troubleshooting, malware analysis, vulnerability remediation, data analytic reporting and incident handling
Responsible for interacting with end-users, cross-functional teams, management and software suppliers
Performs functional analysis, make recommendations for security improvements to existing processes and technologies, and provides immediate and efficient response to computer incidents ranging from - threat analysis, intrusions, malware, unauthorized access, insider attacks, unapproved access and loss of proprietary information
Provide third level support for BSC's desktop and server security infrastructure
Take leadership role in providing endpoint protection and assist with other user support as required
Disseminate knowledge of security tools usage to other junior members of the group through informal on-the-job training & written documentation
Endpoint Security Engineer Examples
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Endpoint Security Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of endpoint security engineer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for endpoint security engineer
- To lead small-to-medium sized technical teams for specific objectives in medium-to-large initiatives (projects, lifecycle work, PoCs, ) and to provide the expert guidance required to drive technical developments in these initiatives
- Communicate regularly with Information Security Management as the technical security advisor on desktop technology, with internal clients
- Ensure endpoints, system security applications and services in environment are securely configured and managed through operating system appropriate security platforms and tools
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of the cyber security strategy, specific to endpoints
- Consult with IT engineers in security architecture reviews and provides feedback on proposed design or version upgrades in software
- Collaborate with Workstation Engineers to maintain detailed documentation of endpoint images, including details about the functionality of all security agents and the functions those tools provide
- Accountable for strategy and day-to-day operations of the E&IP function and team members
- Applies creativity, enthusiasm and questions the status-quo to solve information security problems in the space
- Accountable for assessing company risk as it relates to endpoints and protection of information
- Proactively supports, trains, and motivates a squad of Information Security Engineers
Qualifications for endpoint security engineer
- McAfee certification desired
- Industry certifications such as CISSP or GSEC prefered
- Familiar with Group Policy management and demonstrated ability to produce detailed documentation and policies
- Strong communication and project management/coordination skills
- Process and continuous improvement experience and mindset
- General networking (Firewalls, Routing, NAT, OSI Model, packet trace and analysis)
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Endpoint Security Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of endpoint security engineer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for endpoint security engineer
- Helps identify ongoing software, technologies, and training needs for Information Security Engineers to ensure efficient use of available technology and effectively communicates these to Information Security Leadership
- Demonstrates initiative through motivating and facilitating the information security squad to review, improve and implement needed process, best practices, and technologies
- Negotiates and collaborates with diverse product development and solution delivery teams to bring consensus
- Works directly with Development Operations and Platform Operations for troubleshooting of E&IP solution issues
- Performs information security risk assessments on new and complex architectures
- Management and accountability of policies for Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Encryption, data discovery technologies, and Mobile Device Management (MDM) technologies
- Assess security risk, controls, and compliance in a variety of situations, architectures, and solutions
- Regularly influence people without having direct management authority and motivating them to successfully complete tasks within required timelines
- Engineer within the Data Security Engineering Team covering Forensic Investigation Tools
- Open Source tools such as Autopsy and SIFT Kit
Qualifications for endpoint security engineer
- 4 years of experience in endpoint security solutions (application whitelisting
- Experience with endpoint security solutions for application whitelisting
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or other related scientific or technical discipline with five years of experience
- Experience integrating complex multi-vendor solution using open standard protocols and APIs
- Familiar with Security Information Event Managers
- A Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college or university
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Endpoint Security Engineer Job Description
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Our growing company is hiring for an endpoint security engineer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for endpoint security engineer
- Directly contributes to the development of the Endpoint Security technology roadmap
- Serves a the lead engineer in product design, development, and transition to operations
- Attends technical engagement with audit, regulators, clients, and third parties when required
- Provides technical supervision, oversight and problem resolution for engineering activities in the absence of the Executive Director
- Contribute to the mentoring, training and developing of Jr engineers
- Lead a multi-team, cross-department initiative to develop Hilton’s next generation endpoint protection strategy, including the consolidation, enhancement and introduction of anti-virus, malware protection, host posturing, application whitelisting and threat defense solutions
- Core security technology Implementation
- Consulting with project teams and BCBST employees regarding corporate leading practices
- Application and platform security design and integration with core security technology
- Capacity, Performance, Availability, and System management of core security technologies
Qualifications for endpoint security engineer
- A strongly self-motivated person with the ability to work remotely with minimal supervision is a must
- All Corporate Information Security roles require CISSP certification
- Experience with Configuration Management / Software Deployment Systems (Symantec Altiris, JAMF Casper Suite, Dell KACE, Microsoft SCCM, LANDesk)
- Experience with Antivirus / Antimalware Solutions (McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO), Symantec Endpoint Protection, Malwarebytes)
- Experience with OS / Application Patching Solutions (WSUS/SUP, Flexera Secunia, Shavlik Protect)
- Understanding of application inter-operability and how to troubleshoot potential conflicts / impacts of security tool agents on endpoints
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Endpoint Security Engineer Job Description
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Our company is hiring for an endpoint security engineer. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for endpoint security engineer
- Identity and access control systems management
- Threat, vulnerability, and risk management
- Web services security configuration and integration
- LDAP and PKI system design and administration
- Develop Security systems engineering and architecture methodologies and standards
- Relational database security configuration
- Operating system security configuration standards development
- MAR/SOC1/SOC2/PCI compliance activities
- System automation and connections through multiple applications/systems
- Management of host security controls, which could include but is not limited to technology solutions like
Qualifications for endpoint security engineer
- Ability to use analytics in the IT Service Management System (ServiceNow)
- Understanding of security benchmarking (CIS) and how to apply those settings in an enterprise environment
- Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in a Workstation Engineering role is preferred, but is not mandatory
- 5+ years hands on experience design, develop, test and implement Endpoint Security solutions in an enterprise environment
- Hands on experience with RSA (EMC), McAfee (Intel), FireEye, Symantec or any other endpoint security tools
- Knowledge of Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
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Endpoint Security Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for an endpoint security engineer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for endpoint security engineer
- Work with product and IT engineering and architecture teams to verify security is implemented properly, and new network and computing environments meet McAfee security standards and frameworks including review of existing integration of log sources with McAfee SIEM
- Work with ad hoc teams of members of other Business Units globally as needed
- Promote Information Security best practices and enhance cooperation with other Business Units
- Work with members of the Security Operations Center to provide guidance and assist with remediation plans for incidents and discovered vulnerabilities
- Assist with investigations of network and hosts/endpoints for malicious activity, to include analysis of event data, and assist in efforts to detect, confirm, contain, remediate, and recover from attacks
- Assist in response to global security incidents including coordination and leadership during security incident and malware outbreaks
- Work with McAfee products to determine new deployment opportunities
- Review network and system logging standards to determine compliance with security standards and frameworks for projects
- Prepare executive summaries and metrics for product deployments
- Provide in-depth technical direction and support to proactively identify, track, and mitigate risk to IT systems and operations
Qualifications for endpoint security engineer
- Intermediate command of Python, Perl, SQL, Regex or Shell scripting is desired
- 5+ years of endpoint security experience, malware response and/or security operations
- Experience with large (>150,000 endpoint) deployments of SEP
- Basic understanding of programming/scripting (VBS/PowerShell/Python)
- Knowledge of common Windows Infrastructure (Active Directory/SCCM/GPO)? General networking (Firewalls, Routing, NAT, OSI Model, packet trace and analysis)
- Experience with systems management tools