Endpoint Security Specialist

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary and benefits

Training and growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Endpoint Security Specialist in Kimberley to enhance and manage endpoint security across the organization. You will deploy and monitor EDR and antivirus, tune performance, and provide guidance to users on security best practices.

The role requires a strong technical background in endpoint security technologies, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and 2–4 years in a related cybersecurity role. A hybrid work model supports flexible work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of endpoint security experience.
• Hands-on with EDR solutions such as CrowdStrike or SentinelOne.
• Strong OS security knowledge: Windows, macOS, Linux.
• Excellent troubleshooting and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and manage endpoint security solutions (EDR, antivirus, host-based firewalls).
• Monitor alerts, investigate threats, and respond to incidents.
• Develop and maintain endpoint security policies and configurations.
• Perform health checks and performance tuning of agents and systems.
• Provide user support on endpoint security issues.
• Stay updated on threats and adapt security measures.

Skills

Endpoint security

Incident response

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

CrowdStrike

SentinelOne

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Endpoint Security Specialist to enhance and manage the security of all endpoints within their organization in Kimberley . This role is critical for protecting against malware, unauthorized access, and data breaches by implementing and maintaining robust endpoint security solutions. You will be responsible for deployment, configuration, and monitoring of endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, antivirus, and other security measures. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background in endpoint security technologies and a commitment to safeguarding user devices.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and manage endpoint security solutions, including EDR, antivirus, and host-based firewalls.
• Monitor endpoint security alerts and events, investigating potential threats and responding to incidents.
• Develop and maintain policies and configurations for endpoint security software to align with security best practices.
• Perform regular health checks and performance tuning of endpoint security agents and systems.
• Provide technical support and guidance to users regarding endpoint security issues.
• Stay informed about the latest endpoint threats and vulnerabilities, adapting security measures accordingly.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

2-4 years of experience in endpoint security management or a related cybersecurity role.

Hands-on experience with EDR solutions (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne) and enterprise antivirus platforms.

Strong understanding of operating system security (Windows, macOS, Linux).

Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Good communication and documentation skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for specialized training and professional growth.
• Work with advanced endpoint security technologies.
• Hybrid work model for a flexible work-life balance.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.