Security Engineer

Role overview

SoTalent is hiring an Endpoint Security Engineer to strengthen enterprise protection for workstations, servers, and specialized systems. This is a fully remote role focused on designing, implementing, and managing endpoint security solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain endpoint protection solutions across corporate and engineering environments
• Roll out and optimize detection and response capabilities (EDR/XDR)
• Partner with security operations to improve threat visibility and response processes
• Configure and manage endpoint security tools (host-based protections and device control)
• Integrate endpoint security platforms with monitoring and logging solutions
• Define and enforce endpoint security standards, baselines, and configuration policies
• Support investigations for security incidents impacting endpoint devices
• Contribute to vulnerability management and continuous improvement of endpoint security posture
• Collaborate with IT/infrastructure to ensure secure device configurations
• Evaluate emerging security technologies and recommend enhancements to the toolset
• Produce and maintain documentation for architecture, processes, and implementation standards

Requirements

• Technical degree (engineering, computer science, or related field)
• 5+ years in cybersecurity with a focus on endpoint protection or security engineering
• Hands-on experience deploying or managing endpoint security/detection platforms
• Experience with security monitoring, threat detection, or incident response activities

Preferred qualifications

• Background in cybersecurity or information systems
• Familiarity with widely used endpoint protection platforms/tools
• Understanding of endpoint telemetry, behavioral analysis, and agent-based technologies
• Experience integrating endpoint security tools with SIEM or log management
• Knowledge of endpoint hardening and host-level security controls
• Experience working with security operations/monitoring teams
• Awareness of threat hunting and endpoint investigation methods
• Familiarity with recognized cybersecurity standards/frameworks
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (advantageous)

Compensation & logistics

• Compensation is aligned with experience, skills, and location.
• Standard pre-employment checks may be required.