Jr. Cyber Security Engineer (hybrid)

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Engineer with expertise in endpoint security technologies to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for deploying managing and optimizing security tools across enterprise endpoints. This role focuses on ensuring robust protection against threats through advanced solutions such as Antivirus (AV) Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM) and Vulnerability Management platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Endpoint Security Deployment & Management
- Implement and maintain enterprise-grade AV and EDR solutions across all endpoints.
- Configure policies rules and alerts to ensure optimal security posture.
- Monitor and troubleshoot endpoint security tools for performance and compliance.
- Experience with Windows Defender Attack Path remediation and exposure management
Vulnerability Management
- Conduct regular vulnerability scans and assessments.
- Collaborate with IT and application teams to remediate identified vulnerabilities.
- Maintain vulnerability management dashboards and reporting.
Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM)
- Integrate CAASM tools to identify and manage all assets within the environment.
- Ensure accurate asset inventory and risk prioritization.
Incident Response & Threat Hunting
- Investigate and respond to endpoint security alerts and incidents.
- Perform root cause analysis and recommend preventive measures.
- Perform investigation using SIEM tool such as Splunk
Policy & Compliance
- Develop and enforce endpoint security standards and best practices.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational security requirements.
Automation & Optimization
- Identify opportunities to automate repetitive security tasks.
- Optimize configurations for performance and security effectiveness.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Cybersecurity or related field (or equivalent experience).
3 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering with a focus on endpoint security.
Hands-on experience with AV and EDR platforms (e.g. CrowdStrike SentinelOne Microsoft Defender).
Familiarity with CAASM tools and vulnerability management solutions (e.g. Tenable Qualys).
Strong understanding of Windows macOS and Linux endpoint environments.
Knowledge of incident response processes and threat detection techniques.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP CEH CompTIA Security).
Experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell Python).
Exposure to SIEM platforms and integration with endpoint tools.

Required Skills :

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Additional Skills :

This is a high PRIORITY requisition. This is a PROACTIVE requisition

Background Check : No

Drug Screen : No

OverviewWe are seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Engineer with expertise in endpoint security technologies to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for deploying managing and optimizing security tools across enterprise endpoints. This role focuses on ensuring robust protection aga...

Overview

Key Responsibilities

Endpoint Security Deployment & Management
- Implement and maintain enterprise-grade AV and EDR solutions across all endpoints.
- Configure policies rules and alerts to ensure optimal security posture.
- Monitor and troubleshoot endpoint security tools for performance and compliance.
- Experience with Windows Defender Attack Path remediation and exposure management
Vulnerability Management
- Conduct regular vulnerability scans and assessments.
- Collaborate with IT and application teams to remediate identified vulnerabilities.
- Maintain vulnerability management dashboards and reporting.
Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM)
- Integrate CAASM tools to identify and manage all assets within the environment.
- Ensure accurate asset inventory and risk prioritization.
Incident Response & Threat Hunting
- Investigate and respond to endpoint security alerts and incidents.
- Perform root cause analysis and recommend preventive measures.
- Perform investigation using SIEM tool such as Splunk
Policy & Compliance
- Develop and enforce endpoint security standards and best practices.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational security requirements.
Automation & Optimization
- Identify opportunities to automate repetitive security tasks.
- Optimize configurations for performance and security effectiveness.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Cybersecurity or related field (or equivalent experience).
3 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering with a focus on endpoint security.
Hands-on experience with AV and EDR platforms (e.g. CrowdStrike SentinelOne Microsoft Defender).
Familiarity with CAASM tools and vulnerability management solutions (e.g. Tenable Qualys).
Strong understanding of Windows macOS and Linux endpoint environments.
Knowledge of incident response processes and threat detection techniques.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications