Senior Endpoint Security Engineer

Peoplefy Infosolutions; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoplefy Infosolutions seeks a Senior Endpoint Security Engineer to lead security strategy and operations across hybrid environments in Pune. You will drive EDR/XDR, Antivirus platforms, vulnerability management, and incident response to strengthen the organization’s security posture.

The role requires 7+ years in endpoint security, with strong risk assessment, governance, and stakeholder engagement. Collaboration with IT, risk, vendors and leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• BE or equivalent degree.
• 7+ years of Endpoint Security experience.
• 6+ years of Vulnerability Management experience.
• 5+ years of EDR/XDR/Antivirus management experience.
• Experience with security frameworks, standards, and audits.
• Strong incident handling, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong stakeholder, vendor, and team management skills.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and reporting skills.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, AZ-500/SC-200/CCSP/CISSP/CISM are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage endpoint security strategy, roadmap, standards, and policies.
• Lead administration and lifecycle management of EDR/XDR, Antivirus, and endpoint security platforms.
• Manage endpoint security incidents, troubleshooting, hardening, detection, and automated response.
• Drive Vulnerability Management, including risk assessment, remediation tracking, SLA monitoring, and reporting.
• Evaluate new security technologies and improve the organization's security posture.
• Ensure security compliance, audit readiness, and remediation.
• Work closely with business leaders, IT teams, risk teams, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Support security projects, provide technical guidance, and prepare reports for decision-making.

Skills

Endpoint security

EDR/XDR

Vulnerability management

Security incident handling

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Communication & reporting

Documentation

Education

BE or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

CrowdStrike

Qualys

Tenable

Rapid7

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Endpoint Security Engineer to lead endpoint security strategy, operations, and technology initiatives across hybrid environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and manage endpoint security strategy, roadmap, standards, and policies.
• Lead administration and lifecycle management of EDR/XDR, Antivirus, and endpoint security platforms.
• Manage endpoint security incidents, troubleshooting, hardening, detection, and automated response.
• Drive Vulnerability Management, including risk assessment, remediation tracking, SLA monitoring, and reporting.
• Evaluate new security technologies and improve the organization's security posture.
• Ensure security compliance, audit readiness, and remediation.
• Work closely with business leaders, IT teams, risk teams, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Support security projects, provide technical guidance, and prepare reports for decision-making.

Required Skills & Experience:

• BE or equivalent degree.
• 7+ years of Endpoint Security experience.
• 6+ years of Vulnerability Management experience.
• 5+ years of EDR/XDR/Antivirus management experience.
• Experience with security frameworks, standards, and audits.
• Strong incident handling, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong stakeholder, vendor, and team management skills.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and reporting skills.

Preferred Certifications:

• CompTIA Security+
• AZ-500 / SC-200 / CCSP
• CISSP / CISM

Key Tools:

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike, Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7.

Soft Skills:

Strong ownership, decision-making, analytical skills, ability to work under pressure, and effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

We are looking for candidate with max 60 Days of notice period