Endpoint Security Engineer — Flexible Work & Impact

Ciena; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 102,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

ESPP

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

Ciena is seeking a Security Engineer to protect enterprise endpoint and server environments across Windows, macOS, and Linux. You will implement security configurations, manage EDR and firewalls, and analyze SIEM logs to reduce risk. The role collaborates across teams to enforce security standards and drive hardening initiatives.

The position emphasizes a people-first culture with flexible work, strong growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in cybersecurity or security engineering.
• Experience with endpoint/server hardening and security controls.
• Knowledge of CIS Benchmarks, NIST guidance and Zero Trust.
• Familiarity with EDR, SIEM and firewall technologies.
• Analytical, detail-oriented and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and implement endpoint/server security changes.
• Administer and maintain endpoint security platforms and controls.
• Analyze logs in SIEM to identify risks and gaps.
• Coordinate investigations with vendor support for security tools.
• Execute baseline analyses and hardening enhancements.
• Advise internal teams on security requirements and remediations.
• Document security controls and testing outcomes.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Security engineering

Endpoint security

Threat analysis

Zero Trust principles

Least privilege

Team collaboration

Tools

EDR

SIEM

Host-based firewall

Vulnerability assessment tools

Configuration baseline tools

Job description

Ciena is seeking a Security Engineer to protect enterprise endpoint and server environments across Windows, macOS, and Linux. You will implement security configurations, manage EDR and firewalls, and analyze SIEM logs to reduce risk. The role collaborates across teams to enforce security standards and drive hardening initiatives.

The position emphasizes a people-first culture with flexible work, strong growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. US citizenship is required.