Senior Cyber Security Engineer

IDR, Inc.; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full Benefits (Medical, Vision, Dental

Industry-leading organization

Job summary

IDR, Inc. in Suwanee, GA is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to strengthen enterprise security across endpoints, patching, and threat detection.

You will lead efforts in EDR, vulnerability management, and security operations for a leading client in the cybersecurity industry. The role requires hands-on expertise with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Tanium, plus deep experience across Windows environments and exposure to Linux/AIX.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint at scale.
• Strong Tanium experience (patching, asset discovery, agent remediation).
• Extensive proficiency managing security across Windows environments, with some exposure to Linux and AIX.
• Proven track record deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting endpoint security tools.
• Experience handling incident remediation, vulnerability assessment, and security reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage enterprise security systems focusing on endpoint detection, response, and patch management.
• Collaborate with IT teams to deploy and maintain security policies across platforms.
• Execute threat intelligence, incident response, and security reporting; ensure change management compliance.
• Operate with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Tanium, and various operating systems.

Skills

Defender for Endpoint

Tanium

Windows environments

Incident remediation

Vulnerability assessment

Security reporting

Tools

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Tanium

Job description

IDR is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join one of our top clients for an opportunity in Suwanee, Georgia. This role supports a leading organization in the cybersecurity industry, focusing on endpoint security, vulnerability management, and security operations.

Position Overview for the Senior Cyber Security Engineer

• This role involves managing enterprise security systems with a focus on endpoint detection, response, and patch management.
• The engineer will collaborate with various IT teams to ensure security policies are effectively deployed and maintained across multiple platforms.
• Responsibilities include threat intelligence execution, incident response, security reporting, and ensuring compliance with organizational change management protocols.
• The position requires hands‑on technical expertise with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Tanium, and various operating systems.
• The role is primarily onsite, offering an opportunity for a senior‑level professional to impact security strategies directly.

Requirements for the Senior Cyber Security Engineer

• Deep, hands‑on experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint at scale
• Strong Tanium experience (patching, asset discovery, agent remediation)
• Extensive proficiency managing security across Windows environments, with some exposure to Linux and AIX
• Proven track record in deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting endpoint security tools
• Demonstrated ability to handle incident remediation, vulnerability assessment, and security reporting

What's in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.

Why IDR?

• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row