Position : Endpoint Security Engineer
Experience : 4 - 6 Years
Location : Hyderabad, India
Job Summary :
We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Endpoint Security Engineer with 4-6 years of experience to join our team in Hyderabad. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in deploying, configuring, and managing a wide range of endpoint security solutions.
You will be responsible for protecting our endpoints against threats, responding to security incidents, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role requires a strong understanding of EDR, DLP, and antivirus platforms, along with a deep knowledge of endpoint security configurations for various operating systems.
Key Responsibilities :
Endpoint Security Implementation & Management :
- Deploy, configure, and maintain advanced endpoint security solutions, including Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and encryption tools.
- Ensure all security tools are kept up-to-date and optimized to align with organizational security policies.
- Manage and enforce security policies for a diverse range of endpoints, including laptops, desktops, mobile devices, and servers.
Threat Detection & Incident Response :
Monitor endpoint security alerts and actively investigate potential incidents to perform comprehensive root-cause analysis.Collaborate with the Security Operations Center (SOC) and incident response teams for swift threat containment and remediation.Implement and enforce endpoint hardening and security baselines to minimize the attack surface.Vulnerability Management & Compliance :
Conduct regular endpoint security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify and address security gaps.Remediate identified vulnerabilities and ensure all endpoints are compliant with standards like ISO 27001, NIST, or other company-specific regulations.Collaboration & Documentation :
Work closely with IT infrastructure and application security teams to ensure secure configurations and effective patch management.Document all endpoint security procedures, configurations, and incident response playbooks for reference and training.Required Skills & Qualifications :
Core Experience :
4- 6 years of experience in endpoint security management within an enterprise environment.Technical Proficiency :
Hands-on experience with EDR solutions such as CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Carbon Black, or Microsoft Defender ATP.Strong knowledge of DLP solutions, endpoint encryption tools, and antivirus platforms.Familiarity with SIEM solutions like Splunk or QRadar for security event analysis.Deep understanding of endpoint security configurations for Windows, macOS, and Linux.Security Fundamentals :
Solid knowledge of network security fundamentals, patch management, and vulnerability scanning tools.Preferred Qualifications :
Experience with Zero Trust security concepts and endpoint access control.Certifications such as CEH, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or Microsoft Security certifications.Exposure to cloud security solutions for endpoints on platforms like Azure or AWS.Additional Information :
A Face-to-Face Interview at the Hyderabad office may be required.Day 1 Onsite Reporting is mandatory post the Date of Joining.(ref : hirist.tech)
