Endpoint Cyber Security Senior (Hybrid or Remote Work Schedule)

Freddie Mac; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 126,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Cyber Security Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the security of critical systems. This exciting position involves automating and maintaining endpoint security tools, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of information systems. You will collaborate with a dedicated team, driving improvements and innovations in security practices while supporting a mission to make homeownership more accessible. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make a significant impact, this role offers the perfect opportunity to grow and succeed in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years in Endpoint Security and Automation.
• Experience with DLP, Antimalware, and EDR tools.
• Scripting skills in Python and Powershell.

Responsibilities

• Automate Endpoint Security tasks and integrations.
• Install and troubleshoot security software on Windows and Unix.
• Support Cyber Security Operations and policy enhancements.

Skills

Endpoint Security

Automation

Python

Powershell

DLP

Antimalware/EDR

Threat Intelligence

Multitasking

Team Collaboration

Tools

Endpoint DLP

Antivirus/Antimalware

SaaS Platforms

On-Premises Security Platforms

Job description

At Freddie Mac, you will do important work to build a better housing finance system and you’ll be part of a team helping to make homeownership and rental housing more accessible and affordable across the nation.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join the Endpoint Security Engineering team within the Information Security Engineering Department. The Senior Cyber Security Engineer is responsible for the automation, maintenance, operations, and engineering of multiple endpoint security tools. Read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

Responsibilities:

1. Automate Endpoint Security operational tasks, integrations, and control executions.
2. Install, configure, and troubleshoot Endpoint DLP, antivirus/antimalware, and other Cyber Security agent-based software on Windows desktops, as well as Windows and Unix servers.
3. Apply patches and upgrades to clients, administrative tools, and utilities on a regular basis.
4. Establish and maintain operational, configuration, and other process/procedures to ensure the effectiveness of new and existing detective and preventative configuration policies.
5. Provide support to the Cyber Security Operations Center and Threat Detection Teams with recommendations and handling of their requests for changes, updates, and improvements to Endpoint Security policies.
6. Support enhancements, integrations, proof of concepts, and consolidation of existing Endpoint Security Tools.
7. Augment the production support team to ensure 24/7 coverage and operations. Responsibilities sometimes require working evenings and weekends, sometimes with little or no advanced notice.
8. Have an understanding of malware, threats, vulnerabilities, and the complete effect these could have in the environment.

Our Impact:

The Endpoint Security Engineering Team at Freddie Mac helps fulfill the Cyber Security department’s vision of reducing information risk by ensuring and enhancing the Confidentiality, Availability, and Integrity of Information systems at Freddie Mac.

Your Impact:

As a Sr Cyber Security Engineer, you will drive the development, engineering, and automation of our technical solutions related to Endpoint Security. You will build, develop, and maintain relationships with internal and external customers and vendors to formulate remediation solutions for issues related to Information Security.

Qualifications:

1. Typically has 5-8 years of relevant experience in Endpoint Security and Automation.
2. 3-5+ years of experience in administration of Endpoint Security tools, specifically DLP, and Antimalware/EDR tools.
3. 3+ years of experience with scripting/automating operational tasks using Python, and Powershell, including SOAR automation.
4. Must have experience working on Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering of DLP, EDR, Threat Intel tools, and other SaaS and on-premises Endpoint Security platforms.
5. Needs to be organized and have the capability to multitask by working on multiple problems and tasks while seeing them through to closure.
6. Must be able to effectively perform both independently and collaboratively as a strong team contributor.

Keys to Success in this Role:

1. Self-starter and self-motivated.
2. Ability to work & collaborate effectively in a team environment.
3. Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, persuasively, and credibly with internal management and external entities.
4. Motivated to learn new technologies and come up with process improvements and efficiencies.
5. Sense of urgency and able to apply a risk-based approach to prioritize work.
6. Ability to adopt change while continuing to deliver on assigned objectives.
7. Serve as a role model and technical mentor to the junior and mid-level engineers.

Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.

Today, Freddie Mac makes home possible for one in four home borrowers and is one of the largest sources of financing for multifamily housing. Join our smart, creative, and dedicated team and you’ll do important work for the housing finance system and make a difference in the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with differing abilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

A safe and secure environment is critical to Freddie Mac’s business. This includes employee commitment to our acceptable use policy, applying a vigilance-first approach to work, supporting regulatory mandates, and using best practices to protect Freddie Mac from potential threats and risks. Employees exercise this responsibility by executing against policies and procedures and adhering to privacy & security obligations as required via training programs.

CA Applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Time-type: Full time FLSA Status: Exempt

Freddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $126,000 - $190,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity, and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.