Senior Endpoint Automation Engineer

Geico; California (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO is seeking an Endpoint Automation Staff Engineer to design, implement, and optimize endpoint security across the enterprise, focusing on EDR/XDR, scripting, and automation to strengthen defenses and reduce risk.

You will collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and security operations teams, create automation workflows with PowerShell, Python, or Bash, and help with hardening standards for Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, or related field.
• 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.
• Knowledge of vulnerability management tools and remediation processes.
• 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.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge base articles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support secure infrastructure and cloud initiatives.

Skills

EDR/XDR

Security Automation

PowerShell

Python

Bash

API Integrations

Endpoint Hardening

Cloud Security Fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

GEICO is seeking an Endpoint Automation Staff Engineer to design, implement, and optimize endpoint security across the enterprise, focusing on EDR/XDR, scripting, and automation to strengthen defenses and reduce risk.

You will collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and security operations teams, create automation workflows with PowerShell, Python, or Bash, and help with hardening standards for Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile platforms.