Endpoint Security Technical Analyst

HP; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HP Security Lab is seeking an endpoint security technical analyst to drive analysis, documentation and continuous evaluation of endpoint security technologies across markets. You will lead technical analysis and documentation, ensuring a clear state-of-the-art view and actionable insights for business strategy and innovation.

The role requires solid knowledge of low level computer engineering architecture, strong communication, and stakeholder management skills, working with security

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of endpoint security technologies.
• Familiarity with hardware and firmware architectures (x86/ARM/UEFI/PCIe/DMA).
• Ability to translate complex concepts into clear documentation.
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Technical analysis and documentation of endpoint security state of the art.
• In-depth technical analysis of endpoint security across platforms and services.
• Evaluation of platforms capabilities, security properties and strengths.
• Maintain awareness of the latest threat landscape and emerging technologies.
• Documentation and Knowledge Management of Endpoint Security landscape and threats.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive, structured documentation covering offerings and architectures.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear artefacts for multiple audiences.
• Define and manage documentation repositories and information architecture.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Decision Support across HP teams.
• Produce executive summaries and technical briefings to influence decisions.
• Project Management and Coordination of analysis initiatives.

Skills

Endpoint security technologies

Hardware & firmware knowledge (x86, AR

Education

Electronic Engineering / Computer Science / Cybersecurity

Job description

Description

We have an exciting opportunity to join the HP Security Lab for an endpoint security technical analyst, who will drive analysis documentation, and continuous evaluation of endpoint security technologies, and state of the art capabilities across relevant markets. This role sits at the intersection of research, development, and business team stakeholder coordination, providing a structured and authoritative view of the state of the art in endpoint security.

In this role you will be leading technical analysis and documentation of endpoint security technologies to ensure the organisation maintains a clear and authoritative view of the landscape, enabling informed decision-making and innovation strategy for business success. With knowledge in the areas of systems hardware and firmware security, you will study and document the state of the art and its ability to mitigate platform threats, and work with HP teams to identify opportunities for innovation. The successful candidate will support business strategy, research and development, engineering, and marketing teams by delivering documentation, actionable insights, identifying capability gaps, and aligning stakeholders. You will be working closely with systems security research engineers, with product security technologists, and business functions across HP.

The successful candidate will have solid technical skills and a background in low level computer engineering architecture, ideally with knowledge in systems security and some understanding of enterprise IT architectures. Engineering skills must be complemented by excellent communication skills (written and spoken), and basic programme management and stakeholder management skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Technical Analysis and Documentation of Endpoint Security State of the Art
• In-depth technical analysis of endpoint security across platforms and services
• Evaluation of platforms capabilities, security properties and strengths
• Maintain awareness of the latest threat landscape, emerging technologies, and their mitigations in the market
• Documentation and Knowledge Management of Endpoint Security State of the Art and Platform Security Threat Landscape
• Develop and maintain comprehensive, structured documentation covering market offerings, feature comparisons, and architectural patterns
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible artefacts for multiple audiences
• Continuously update documentation based on developments in markets, standards, and opportunities
• Define and manage documentation repositories and information architecture
• Stakeholder Engagement & Decision Support
• Act as a central knowledge partner to business, product, engineering, research and marketing teams across HP
• Produce executive summaries, technical deep dives, and technology comparison briefings in a timely fashion to influence key business decisions
• Project Management and Coordination
• Manage analysis and documentation initiatives, including planning and delivery tracking
• Coordinate with subject matter experts and maintain project artefacts
• Track progress, dependencies, and risks across workstreams and HP teams
• Continuous Research and Trend Monitoring
• Monitor industry trends and threat landscape
• Maintain a forward-looking view of endpoint security evolution
• Working in a fast-paced environment that iterates and evolves rapidly

Job Requirements

• Technical Understanding and Expertise
• Strong understanding of endpoint security technologies
• Familiarity with hardware and firmware technologies (x86, ARM, UEFI, PCIe, DMA, etc.), and computer architecture
• Familiarity with enterprise security platforms and services
• Ability to analyse architectures and security controls, focusing on hardware and firmware
• Analysis and Documentation Skills
• Experience designing, analysing, and evolving system architectures to satisfy requirements
• Ability to comprehend product level properties and customer experiences resulting from deep technical features
• Strong ability to synthesise complex information into structured documentation aimed at the relevant stakeholders
• Experience creating frameworks for continuous documentation, authoring reports, and reviewing with stakeholders
• Communication Skills
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal, effective with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Project Management Skills
• Experience managing multiple initiatives with strong organisational skills
• Success MeasuresHigh quality documentation maintained and used by the Lab and stakeholders
• Clear identification of capability gaps and opportunities across the relevant markets
• Strong stakeholder alignment and engagement
• Timely delivery of outputs

The following skills and attributes are a plus

• Engineering level knowledge in systems security
• Knowledge of enterprise IT (device and security) management
• Knowledge of OS kernel and hypervisor security
• Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.

About HP

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Job

Engineering

Schedule

Full time

Shift

No shift premium (United Kingdom)