Endpoint Security Automation Engineer

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Endpoint Security Engineer to administer and optimize EDR/XDR platforms and implement automated workflows across Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile endpoints. You will collaborate with Security Operations, develop scripts, and improve incident detection and response capabilities.

The role requires 3–5 years in cybersecurity, strong scripting skills, and experience with SIEM and endpoint management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, endpoint engineering, systems administration, or security automation.
• Experience administering endpoint security platforms.
• Experience with scripting or automation using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar languages.
• Understanding of endpoint security principles, threat detection, malware defense, and incident response processes.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems and enterprise endpoint management.
• Experience working with SIEM or security monitoring platforms.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize endpoint security platforms including EDR/XDR, device control, and endpoint management solutions.
• Develop and maintain security automation workflows to improve detection, response, remediation, and operational efficiency.
• Create and support scripts and automation tools using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar languages.
• Monitor endpoint security alerts and collaborate with Security Operations teams during investigations and incident response activities.
• Implement endpoint hardening standards and security baselines for Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile platforms.
• Support identity and access management initiatives related to endpoint security controls.
• Integrate endpoint security tooling with SIEM, ticketing, orchestration, and monitoring platforms.
• Participate in security assessments, audits, compliance initiatives, and remediation efforts.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex endpoint security and automation issues.

Skills

Endpoint security administration

Scripting automation

Incident response

Threat detection

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS

Tools

EDR/XDR

SIEM

Ticketing platforms

Orchestration platforms

Monitoring platforms

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Endpoint Security Engineer to administer and optimize EDR/XDR platforms and implement automated workflows across Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile endpoints. You will collaborate with Security Operations, develop scripts, and improve incident detection and response capabilities.

The role requires 3–5 years in cybersecurity, strong scripting skills, and experience with SIEM and endpoint management.