Endpoint Security Engineer / Operational Support

Endpoint Security Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Endpoint Security Engineer to lead the design, engineering, and optimization of enterprise endpoint protection platforms, specifically Microsoft Defender and CrowdStrike Falcon. This role will focus on building scalable security architectures, driving automation, and enhancing detection and response capabilities across a global environment. This individual will operate at both a hands-on engineering level and a strategic operational level, ensuring alignment with enterprise security standards and zero trust principles.

Key Responsibilities, Architecture & Strategy

Evolve endpoint security architecture leveraging Microsoft Defender suite (Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud, Defender for Identity) and CrowdStrike Falcon. Provide operational support for endpoint detection, response, and prevention capabilities aligned with enterprise security strategy. Establish and enforce security baselines, policies, and standards across all endpoints. Provide architectural guidance for integrations with SIEM, SOAR, and identity platforms.

Engineering & Implementation

Ensure and support deployment and optimize Microsoft Defender and CrowdStrike Falcon sensors across enterprise environments. Lead advanced configuration of: Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR). Attack Surface Reduction (ASR) rules. Behavioural analytics and threat intelligence. Develop and maintain detection rules, custom indicators, and threat hunting queries. Engineer automation workflows for incident response using our SOAR platforms (TORQ). Integrate Defender and CrowdStrike with enterprise tools such as: SIEM (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk) SOAR platforms (e.g., Torq, Cortex XSOAR) Identity providers (Azure AD / Entra ID) Build API-based integrations and automation pipelines to streamline security operations. Enable telemetry ingestion into centralized data platforms (e.g., Databricks, Power BI).

Collaboration & Advisory

Work closely with Security Operations, Infrastructure, and Cloud teams. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers. Act as a subject matter expert for endpoint security technologies. Support vendor evaluations and proof-of-concept initiatives. 5+ years of experience in endpoint security engineering and operational roles.

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