Endpoint Security Engineer
Endpoint Security Engineer
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Job Description
The Role:
As a Security Engineer you will play a dual role in securing Modernas hybrid infrastructure and strengthening our endpoint security capabilities. This position blends strategic architecture responsibilities with operational expertise in endpoint protection and incident response.
You will lead security risk assessments across our infrastructure architect resilient networks and applications and manage the deployment and effectiveness of endpoint detection and response (EDR) platforms. You will also be a critical part of our frontline response teaminvestigating endpoint-based threats performing forensic analysis and collaborating closely with the SOC and engineering teams to remediate incidents and enhance detection capabilities.
This role is ideal for a hands-on security expert who thrives in a fast-paced environment balancing strategic security design with detailed forensic work and real-world threat mitigation.
Heres What Youll Do:
Manage and optimize endpoint security operations (e.g. CrowdStrike EDR) including agent deployment coverage and tuning.
Respond to endpoint-related incidents perform forensic investigations and coordinate remediation.
Conduct log analysis using SIEM tools build dashboards and generate alerts to improve threat visibility.
Perform deep malware and file analysis to trace compromise vectors and prevent recurrence.
Support purple team exercises to validate detection and response capabilities.
Automate operational workflows using Python or similar scripting languages to streamline response processes.
Tune detections in collaboration with the SOC to enhance coverage across the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
Identify and remediate endpoint misconfigurations and vulnerabilities.
Stay current on emerging threats adversary tactics and endpoint evasion techniques.
Share threat intel with stakeholders and drive continuous improvement of endpoint defenses.
Participate in change management and cross-functional security projects.
Heres What Youll Bring to the Table:
Basic Qualifications
5 years of experience in cybersecurity including hands-on experience in security architecture and endpoint threat response.
Deep understanding of TCP/IP network protocols and endpoint operating systems (Windows macOS Linux).
Hands-on experience with endpoint security tools (e.g. CrowdStrike SentinelOne) and forensic toolkits.
Experience analyzing and responding to malware phishing and lateral movement techniques.
Familiarity with SIEM platforms and cloud logging (e.g. Splunk Sentinel Chronicle).
Knowledge of AWS/Azure/GCP cloud security configurations and common misconfigurations.
Ability to script or automate (e.g. Python PowerShell) for repeatable response tasks.
Experience conducting or supporting purple team exercises.
Heres What Youll Need:
Preferred Qualifications
Strong communication and documentation skills. Able to present findings clearly to both technical and executive audiences.
Comfortable operating independently and taking initiative in high-stakes investigations.
At Moderna we believe that when you feel your best you can do your best work. Thats why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support youat work at home and everywhere in between.
- Best-in-class healthcare coverage plus a suite of voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
- A holistic approach to well-being with access to fitness mindfulness and mental health support
- Lifestyle Spending Accounts to personalize your well-being journey
- Family planning and adoption benefits
- Generous paid time off including vacation volunteer days sabbatical global recharge days and a discretionary year-end shutdown
- Savings and investment opportunities
- Location-specific perks and extras
About Moderna
Since our founding in 2010 we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.
By living our mission values and mindsets every day our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients our employees the environment and our communities.
We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.
If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine we invite you to visit to learn more about our current opportunities.
Our Working Model
As we build our company we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation teamwork and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn contribute and make a meaningful impact.
Moderna is a smoke-free alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.
Equal Opportunities
Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a persons race color sex gender identity or expression age religion national origin ancestry or citizenship ethnicity disability military or protected veteran status genetic information sexual orientation marital or familial status or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day please apply!
Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements.
Accommodations
Were focused on attracting retaining developing and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences backgrounds and ideas we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best.
Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations team at .
Export Control Notice
This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such employment is contingent upon the applicants ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens permanent residents asylees or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role Moderna is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
