Endpoint Security Consultant

Fircroft; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm in Riyadh is looking for an experienced professional to manage endpoint security and vulnerability assessments. The role requires over 8 years of relevant expertise, including administering security solutions like Trend Micro and Tenable. Responsibilities include developing defenses against advanced threats, managing upgrades, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and familiarity with integration to SIEM and SOAR systems.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in endpoint security, vulnerability management, and detection and response.
• Proven track record in security administration, upgrades, and policy configuration.
• Strong knowledge of endpoint security for Windows/Linux.

Responsibilities

• Administer Trend Micro Deep Security and Kaspersky across endpoints.
• Develop and implement endpoint security policies.
• Manage Tenable Security Center for vulnerability scanning.
• Lead endpoint security lifecycle management.

Skills

Trend Micro Deep Security

Tenable Security Center

Nessus Manager

Cybereason EDR

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Experience Required

8 to 10 Years (7+ years of relevant experience)

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and optimize Trend Micro Deep Security, Kaspersky Total Security, and Kaspersky Security Network (KPSN) across enterprise endpoints and servers.
• Develop, implement, and fine-tune endpoint security policies, rules, and baselines to protect against malware, ransomware, and advanced persistent threats.
• Manage upgrades, patches, and version migrations for endpoint security solutions.
• Deploy, configure, and manage Cybereason EDR for detection, response, and remediation of endpoint threats.
• Integrate EDR telemetry with SIEM/SOC environments for enhanced visibility and threat hunting.
• Manage EDR platform upgrades, including agent deployment and version lifecycle management.
• Conduct environment-wide sweeps using YARA signatures to detect advanced threats.

Vulnerability Management

• Administer Tenable Security Center, Nessus Manager, and Tenable.io for continuous vulnerability scanning, compliance checks, and web application assessments.
• Conduct regular vulnerability scans, analyze results, prioritize risks based on CVSS, VPR, and asset criticality.
• Provide actionable remediation plans and collaborate with IT/Infrastructure and business stakeholders to ensure timely patching and risk reduction.
• Upgrade Tenable Security Center, manager, and scanners when required.
• Develop security standards, operational procedures, and runbooks for endpoint and vulnerability management.
• Support audits, compliance assessments, and provide evidence for regulatory requirements.

Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Lead endpoint security lifecycle management, including design, deployment, monitoring, and tuning.
• Perform gap analysis to continuously improve endpoint and vulnerability defenses.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in endpoint security, vulnerability management, and detection and response.
• Trend Micro Deep Security
• Tenable Security Center, Nessus Manager
• Cybereason EDR
• Proven track record in:
• Security administration, upgrades, and policy configuration
• Vulnerability scanning, prioritization, and remediation tracking
• Endpoint threat detection and incident response
• Strong knowledge of endpoint security, Windows/Linux endpoints, and hard disk encryption.
• Familiarity with integration with SIEM, SOAR, and ticketing systems (e.g., Splunk, ServiceNow).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.