Security Engineer - Windows Defender for largest recycler in US

The Talent Mine; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

Educational assistance up to $10K

Scholarship and tuition reimbursement

Annual bonus of 28-32%

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm is seeking a Windows Security Engineer for an immediate FTE position in the Charlotte area. The ideal candidate will have strong Microsoft Defender skills and 3+ years of experience in endpoint security and management. Responsibilities include monitoring security, responding to alerts, and supporting vulnerability management. The role offers competitive compensation including a salary between $100,000 - $120,000, bonuses, and a relocation package. Join a stable and growth-oriented company dedicated to safety and security.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in endpoint security or management.
• Mid-level experience with security best practices.
• Professional experience with security tools and practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor endpoint and end-user security.
• Respond to alerts from security tools.
• Support vulnerability management tools and processes.

Skills

Windows Defender expertise

Endpoint management

Cybersecurity incident response

Vulnerability management tools

SIEM tools

Tools

Microsoft InTune

Defender for Endpoint

Defender for Servers

Carbon Black App Control

Rapid 7 InsightVM

QualysGuard

Nessus

Microsoft Sentinel

Splunk

Job description

The Talent Mine is recruiting for a Windows Security Engineer with strong Microsoft Defender skills for an immediate FTE role in the Charlotte area. This is for the nation's #1 recycler of any product, and a company with unmatched job security and stable growth.

This is for an immediate FTE role in the Charlotte, Dallas and Cincinnati ares (At work 3-4 days/week, home 1-2 days/week)

If you are the kind of engineer that wants to be a part of the circular economy, enjoys hardening systems from an application and infrastructure standpoint, and has a growth, team first mindset, read on!

Overview

In this role you will monitor endpoint and end user security and respond to alerts generated within our client's tools and from their MSSP SOC. You will work with operations and infrastructure teams to coordinate response to teammates. You will also work within the security team and with operations teams to support our vulnerability management tools and processes. All members of the security team participate in incident response and on-call rotation providing coverage after hours and on weekends. This role will require some travel as needed.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs with our client. Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

The best candidates should have most of the following credentials:

• 3+ years experience in endpoint security, management, and/or support, with solid Windows Defender expertise
• Mid level experience with endpoint management and security best practices
• Professional experience with endpoint management and security tools (Microsoft InTune, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Servers, and Carbon Black App Control)
• Experience with SIEM tools (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, or similar)
• Experience with open-source tools particularly as applied to cybersecurity incident response.
• Experience with vulnerability management tools (Rapid 7 InsightVM, QualysGuard, Nessus)
• Knowledge of common cyber threats, attack methods, defense practices, and interest in continuously learning in these areas.

COMPENSATION

NOTE: A nice Re-location package IS available!

• TOTAL COMPENSATION = $128,000- $168,000, broken down as follows:
• Base salary range – $100,000 - $120,000
• Annual bonus of 28-32% over the past 5 years!
• Educational assistance (up to $10K per year for you and your family members)

Other Benefits

• Medical and dental
• Scholarship and tuition reimbursement

If you feel qualified and interested in this immediate FTE role, let's chat! The team at the Talent Mine has a stellar track record of placing very successful security engineers with this client, and knows all the nuances of this role to help you successfully interview prep and land this exciting role. Leverage our 17+ years of tech recruiting success to your advantage, and let's chat today!