Endpoint Expert

Amaris Consulting; Canada; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong training system with over 250 modules

Dynamic work environment with internal events

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Montreal is seeking an Endpoint Expert to optimize security policies related to endpoint privilege management. You'll be responsible for defining and maintaining EPM policies and analyzing business requirements. Strong expertise in EPM solutions and scripting skills are required. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of CAD 100,000–120,000, a dynamic work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in EPM solutions, ideally BeyondTrust, CyberArk, or equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge of application control: allowlisting, denylisting.
• Proven experience with Windows and macOS operating systems.
• Solid understanding of security concepts like the principle of least privilege.

Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and maintain EPM policies for application control.
• Analyze business requirements to create rules for legitimate applications.
• Implement secure workflows for temporary privilege escalation.
• Monitor application execution to ensure compliance.

Skills

Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM)

Application Control

Scripting skills (PowerShell, Python)

Windows operating system

macOS operating system

Monitoring and auditing tools

Log analysis

Endpoint vulnerability management

Job description

As part of strengthening our security posture, we are looking for an Endpoint Expert specialized in Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM), with a strong focus on application control.

You will be responsible for the implementation, management, and optimization of security policies related to endpoint privilege management. Your main objective will be to apply the principle of least privilege and reduce risks associated with unauthorized application execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and maintain EPM policies for application control and privilege management.
• Analyze business requirements to create appropriate rules that allow legitimate applications while blocking threats.
• Implement secure workflows for temporary privilege escalation.
• Monitor and audit application execution and privilege escalation activities to ensure compliance.
• Work closely with IT and Security teams to integrate EPM solutions into existing processes and ensure smooth adoption.
• Optimize configurations to reduce the attack surface and prevent risks related to malware and ransomware.
• Participate in technology watch to identify best practices and new developments in EPM solutions.
• Train and educate users on application control policies and privilege management.

Profile Requirements

Required Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM) solutions, ideally BeyondTrust, CyberArk, or equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge of application control: allowlisting, denylisting, publisher-based rules, signatures, and hashes.
• Proven experience with Windows and macOS operating systems (privilege management, security policies).
• Solid understanding of security concepts: principle of least privilege, Zero Trust, endpoint hardening.
• Scripting skills (PowerShell, Python) to automate rule creation and maintenance.
• Proficiency with monitoring and auditing tools to ensure traceability and compliance.
• Ability to analyze logs and resolve privilege- and application-related incidents.
• Understanding of endpoint vulnerability and risk management.

Why choose us

• An international community bringing together more than 110 different nationalities
• An environment where trust is central: 70% of our leaders started their careers at the entry level
• A strong training system with our internal Academy and more than 250 modules available
• A dynamic work environment that frequently comes together for internal events (afterworks, team buildings, etc.)

Amaris Consulting promotes equal opportunities. We are committed to bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and creating an inclusive work environment. In this regard, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area

Montreal, Quebec, Canada CA$100,000.00-CA$120,000.00