Endpoint Security Engineer

Apex Systems; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a hands-on Endpoint Security Engineer in Chicago to design, deploy, and optimize CrowdStrike and Tanium across AWS and Azure.

You will automate security workflows, integrate with SIEM/SOAR, and work with security operations to improve detection and response at scale.

The role emphasizes engineering over operations, requiring strong scripting, troubleshooting, and collaboration with cloud, infra, and security teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of cybersecurity, endpoint engineering, or security platform engineering.
• Deep hands-on experience with CrowdStrike and/or Tanium administration, configuration, and deployment.
• Experience deploying and managing security tools within AWS and/or Microsoft Azure environments.
• Experience developing automation for security tooling and operational processes.
• Understanding of SIEM and SOAR concepts and integrations.
• Experience working with security monitoring platforms such as Splunk.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, deploy, configure, and maintain endpoint security platforms with a focus on CrowdStrike and/or Tanium.
• Develop and automate security workflows to improve operational efficiency and threat response capabilities.
• Design and implement endpoint security solutions within AWS and Azure cloud environments.
• Integrate endpoint security tooling with enterprise security platforms, including SIEM and SOAR solutions.
• Support ingestion and management of security telemetry and endpoint data to security monitoring platforms.
• Collaborate with security operations teams to ensure endpoint tools support detection and response initiatives.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis related to endpoint security technologies and integrations.
• Assist with security tool enhancement projects and strategic initiatives across the security organization.
• Partner with cloud, infrastructure, and security teams to improve visibility, compliance, and security posture.

Skills

CrowdStrike

Tanium

EDR

AWS

Azure

SIEM

SOAR

Splunk

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Tools

CrowdStrike

Tanium

Splunk

Python scripting

Job description

# Endpoint Security EngineerApply**Job#: 3054214****Job Description:**Endpoint Security EngineerLocations: Denver, Chicago, DCApex Systems does not support C2C or sponsorship hiring.Job Description:**Position Summary**We are seeking a hands-on Endpoint Security Engineer with deep expertise in CrowdStrike and/or Tanium to support enterprise security initiatives. This role will focus on the engineering, deployment, automation, and optimization of endpoint security tools across cloud and on-prem environments. The ideal candidate is highly technical, understands the backend architecture of security platforms, and can integrate endpoint tooling into broader security operations capabilities including SIEM, SOAR, and cloud-native security solutions.This is an engineering-focused position rather than an operations or network security role. Candidates should possess strong troubleshooting skills, experience automating security platforms, and a deep understanding of how endpoint security tools function at scale.**Key Responsibilities*** Engineer, deploy, configure, and maintain endpoint security platforms, with a focus on CrowdStrike and/or Tanium.* Develop and automate security workflows to improve operational efficiency and threat response capabilities.* Design and implement endpoint security solutions within AWS and Azure cloud environments.* Integrate endpoint security tooling with enterprise security platforms, including SIEM and SOAR solutions.* Support ingestion and management of security telemetry and endpoint data to security monitoring platforms.* Collaborate with security operations teams to ensure endpoint tools are effectively supporting detection and response initiatives.* Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis related to endpoint security technologies and integrations.* Assist with security tool enhancement projects and strategic initiatives across the security organization.* Partner with cloud, infrastructure, and security teams to improve visibility, compliance, and security posture.**Required Qualifications*** 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, endpoint engineering, or security platform engineering.* Deep hands-on experience with CrowdStrike and/or Tanium administration, configuration, and deployment.* Strong understanding of endpoint detection and response (EDR) technologies.* Experience deploying and managing security tools within AWS and/or Microsoft Azure environments.* Experience developing automation for security tooling and operational processes.* Understanding of SIEM and SOAR concepts and integrations.* Experience working with security monitoring platforms such as Splunk.* Strong knowledge of backend security architectures, integrations, APIs, and troubleshooting.* Experience supporting security tool implementation, upgrades, and optimization efforts.* Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar). *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. 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Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Chicago, IL, US**Job Type:** Engineering and Technicians**Date Posted:** September 30, 2026**Pay Range:** $65 - $75 per hour