Cloud & Endpoint Security Engineer | Azure Security, Cortex XDR, ThreatLocker, Incident Response, Telemetry Analysis

Job Summary
Synechron is seeking an experienced Cloud & Endpoint Security Engineer to strengthen our cybersecurity posture across enterprise this role you will focus on security tooling endpoint protection and Microsoft cloud security platforms. Your expertise will support the design deployment and management of security policies incident response and telemetry correlation across multiple security tools. Your work will be essential in safeguarding organizational assets ensuring compliance and enabling secure access and operations across hybrid and cloud environments.

Software Requirements

• Required: Azure Security Center Microsoft 365 security tools Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) platforms (preferably Palo Alto Cortex XDR) logging and monitoring platforms (Elastic Stack SolarWinds Kentik) endpoint protection tools (ThreatLocker preferred) PowerShell security management consoles

• Preferred: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools email security solutions automation tools for telemetry correlation

• Experience level: 4 years supporting security endpoint and cloud security frameworks in enterprise environments

Overall Responsibilities

• Design implement and manage security policies and controls across Microsoft Azure Microsoft 365 and endpoint devices

• Manage Conditional Access policies multi-factor authentication and Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations to secure user access

• Deploy configure and monitor EDR/XDR solutions with a focus on Cortex XDR integration and incident response

• Harden endpoints and monitor for vulnerabilities incidents and compliance violations

• Analyze security telemetry correlate data across multiple tools and support incident investigation and remediation

• Develop and maintain documentation for security configurations processes and incident response procedures

• Support security assessments audits and compliance requirements

• Collaborate with IT security and operations teams to improve security posture through automation and best practices

• Stay updated with emerging security threats tools and industry standards

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Programming Languages:

  • Essential: PowerShell Bash SQL (for log queries and automation)

  • Preferred: Python C# for scripting and automation workflows

• Cloud Technologies:

  • Azure Security Center Microsoft Defender Azure Active Directory Azure Sentinel

  • Cloud security best practices multi-cloud support (preferred)

• Frameworks and Libraries:

  • Cortex XDR ThreatLocker Elastic Stack Splunk SIEM integrations

• Development Tools & Methodologies:

  • Azure DevOps Security frameworks (NIST CIS) Incident management processes Agile security practices

• Security & Protocols:

  • MFA integration OAuth2 JWT encryption protocols vulnerability management compliance standards (GDPR HIPAA SOC)

Experience Requirements

• 4 years of experience in security engineering endpoint protection and cloud security in enterprise environments

• Proven expertise deploying configuring and managing security tools and policies

• Experience with incident response telemetry analysis and threat detection

• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure security solutions and GRC frameworks

• Industry experience in finance healthcare or regulated sectors is advantageous; equivalent experience in large enterprise settings acceptable

Day-to-Day Activities

• Deploy configure and monitor security tools and policies across cloud and endpoint environments

• Analyze security logs telemetry and alerts to identify and respond to threats

• Manage and troubleshoot Cortex XDR ThreatLocker and other endpoint security solutions

• Automate security processes and incident response workflows to improve effectiveness and speed

• Collaborate with IT security and compliance teams to ensure policy adherence and audit readiness

• Document security configurations incident procedures and improvement plans

• Conduct regular security assessments vulnerability scans and compliance checks

• Stay informed on emerging threats attack techniques and security tools

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Information Technology Computer Science or a related field

• 4 years of experience supporting enterprise security endpoint protection and cloud security solutions

• Certifications such as CISSP CISM CEH Microsoft Security certifications or Cloud Security certifications are preferred

• Strong analytical troubleshooting and communication skills

• Ability to work independently prioritize tasks and coordinate cross-functional efforts

Professional Competencies

• Critical thinking to evaluate risks threats and vulnerabilities effectively

• Leadership and collaboration skills for cross-team coordination and mentorship

• Clear communication of security issues and mitigation strategies to stakeholders

• Adaptability to evolving threats and rapid technological changes

• Ownership of security practices and continuous process improvement

• Time management to handle multiple incidents and projects efficiently

SYNECHRONS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds race ethnicities religion age marital status gender sexual orientations or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements mentoring internal mobility learning and development programs and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to the applicants gender gender identity sexual orientation race ethnicity disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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