Information Security Engineer Endpoint Protection

Job Title: Information Security Engineer – Endpoint Protection Work Mode: On-site Location: Tampa, FL Job Description: Join our dedicated Information Security team as an Information Security Engineer specializing in Endpoint Protection. In this critical role, you will design, implement, and manage security measures to safeguard our digital infrastructure against evolving cyber threats. Your expertise will play a key role in maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of our information assets, with a focus on endpoint protection within a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Responsibilities: · Endpoint Security Design: Design and implement robust security measures for endpoint protection to prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats and vulnerabilities. · Policy Alignment: Collaborate with the cybersecurity team to ensure that endpoint security policies, configurations, and tools are aligned with organizational security standards and strategies. · Technical Troubleshooting: Independently troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, utilizing additional resources as necessary. · Lifecycle Management: Manage the entire lifecycle of endpoint security technologies, including deployment, maintenance, periodic upgrades, and adherence to compliance standards. · Security Assessments: Conduct regular assessments of deployed endpoint security solutions to identify vulnerabilities. Recommend and implement enhancements based on findings. · Vendor Management: Assist in managing vendor relationships, securing technical support, and staying informed on product roadmaps and compliance documentation. · Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive support documentation, knowledgebase articles, and procedural playbooks for endpoint security. · Audit Support: Support audit and governance activities by providing necessary documentation, evidence, and insights into endpoint security measures. · Industry Awareness: Stay current with industry trends, emerging threats, and best practices in endpoint security to ensure the organization remains protected against evolving risks. · Team Training: Provide training and support to other team members, enhancing overall team capabilities and knowledge in endpoint protection. · Operational Experience: Maintain in-depth operational experience with endpoint security tools such as Symantec Endpoint Security Complete, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Carbon Black Response, and FireEye HX Endpoint Security. · OS and Platform Support: Support software deployed on various operating systems, including Windows Server, Windows Desktop, RHEL, Amazon Linux, and Mac OS. · Technology Integration: Utilize supporting technologies such as Excel, PowerShell, Python, PowerBI, Power Automate, and Ansible to enhance endpoint security operations. · Networking and Virtualization: Apply knowledge of basic enterprise networking concepts and virtualization technologies, particularly VMware and Microsoft. · Cloud Support: Provide hands-on support for endpoint security solutions hosted in SaaS, IaaS environments, including AWS, Azure, and colocation data centres. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in Information Security with a focus on endpoint protection, ideally in a large financial services environment. Proficiency in endpoint protection methods and cybersecurity technologies, including adaptive technologies, antivirus, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems. Familiarity with SaaS and IaaS environments, and experience with AWS, Azure, and colocation data centres. Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong analytical mindset. Outstanding communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, high-pressure environment. Preferred Qualifications: CISSP, CISM, or related cybersecurity credentials. Experience with financial industry regulatory compliance and standards such as PCI-DSS, GDPR, or SOX. Experience and familiarity with common cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, FFIEC IT.