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