Endpoint Security Engineer

Pontoon Solutions; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment consultancy in Chester is looking for an innovative Endpoint Security Engineer to enhance global security operations. This role involves driving cloud migration, engineering cutting-edge security solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in endpoint security, familiarity with tools like BeyondTrust and Azure, and strong scripting skills in PowerShell and Python. Join us to make a significant impact in the world of endpoint security within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in endpoint security, with a strong background in both engineering and support roles.
• Expertise in Application Control, particularly with BeyondTrust solutions.
• Proficient in scripting with PowerShell and Python—essential skills for this role!
• Familiarity with Trellix ePO, BeyondTrust EPM Cloud, and policy management in Azure and AWS.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to tackle complex security challenges.
• Exposure to data analytics tools like Splunk and Power BI.
• Excellent workflow management, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience with EPM Cloud Migration (this role focuses on EPM, not IAM).
• Ability to create clear and effective documentation, including diagrams and technical architecture.
• Knowledge of governance, risk management, and administrative oversight of workstreams.
• Quick learner with a knack for sharing knowledge and applying research-driven solutions.
• Proven ability to thrive under pressure and respond swiftly to emerging challenges.
• Experience collaborating with architecture and engineering teams on Windows platform design.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a major cloud migration program, ensuring seamless transitions and robust security measures.
• Design, implement, and support cutting-edge endpoint security solutions using Trellix, BeyondTrust, and CrowdStrike.
• Utilize ITSM systems like Remedy and ServiceNow for effective enterprise security deployments.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation, workflows, and support materials to guide best practices.
• Partner with security vendor consultants and Technical Account Managers to maximize product performance.
• Work closely with compliance, audit, and information security teams to maintain organizational standards.
• Conduct thorough research and provide informed consultancy on the latest security solutions and trends.
• Define and maintain security baseline configurations, ensuring the highest standards are met.
• Address operational issues promptly and efficiently, adapting to a fast-paced global environment.
• Collaborate with architecture and engineering teams on Windows platform design.

Job description

Overview

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

Are you an innovative Endpoint Security Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to enhance global security operations? Join our client’s dynamic team, where your expertise will help shape the future of endpoint security!

Role: Endpoint Security Engineer

Duration: 12 Months (extension Options)

Location: Chester (Hybrid 3 days in Office)

Why Join Us?

At our organization, we believe in fostering a collaborative environment where creativity and security go hand in hand. You\'ll work alongside dedicated professionals who are passionate about protecting digital assets while supporting cloud migration initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Drive Cloud Migration: Contribute to a major cloud migration program, ensuring seamless transitions and robust security measures.
• Engineer Security Solutions: Design, implement, and support cutting-edge endpoint security solutions using Trellix, BeyondTrust, and CrowdStrike.
• Deploy Solutions: Utilize ITSM systems like Remedy and ServiceNow for effective enterprise security deployments.
• Documentation & Workflows: Produce high-quality technical documentation, workflows, and support materials to guide best practices.
• Collaborate & Optimize: Partner with security vendor consultants and Technical Account Managers to maximize product performance.
• Align Compliance Standards: Work closely with compliance, audit, and information security teams to maintain organizational standards.
• Research & Consultancy: Conduct thorough research and provide informed consultancy on the latest security solutions and trends.
• Manage Configurations: Define and maintain security baseline configurations, ensuring the highest standards are met.
• Rapid Response: Address operational issues promptly and efficiently, adapting to a fast-paced global environment.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with architecture and engineering teams on Windows platform design.

Required Technical Skills & Certifications

• Proven experience in endpoint security, with a strong background in both engineering and support roles.
• Expertise in Application Control, particularly with BeyondTrust solutions.
• Proficient in scripting with PowerShell and Python—essential skills for this role!
• Familiarity with Trellix ePO, BeyondTrust EPM Cloud, and policy management in Azure and AWS.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to tackle complex security challenges.
• Exposure to data analytics tools like Splunk and Power BI.
• Excellent workflow management, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience with EPM Cloud Migration (this role focuses on EPM, not IAM).
• Ability to create clear and effective documentation, including diagrams and technical architecture.
• Knowledge of governance, risk management, and administrative oversight of workstreams.
• Quick learner with a knack for sharing knowledge and applying research-driven solutions.
• Proven ability to thrive under pressure and respond swiftly to emerging challenges.
• Experience collaborating with architecture and engineering teams on Windows platform design.

Desired Skills

• Understanding of cloud technologies, especially Azure and AWS.
• Security certifications, preferably CISSP.
• Experience supporting macOS/iOS environments would be a plus!

What’s Next?

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact in the world of endpoint security, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join our dedicated team and help shape the future of security!

Apply Now!

Let’s secure the digital future together!

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven’t heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer.