Endpoint Security Engineer

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a specialized Endpoint Security Engineer to join a remote security team supporting operations that include Soweto. You will deploy, manage, and optimize endpoint security solutions, develop detection and response capabilities, and ensure device integrity across laptops, desktops, and servers.

The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of endpoint vulnerabilities and advanced threat protection technologies, with hands-on experience in EDR platforms and scripting for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in endpoint security engineering or management.
• Hands-on experience with EDR platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Carbon Black) and other endpoint protection tools.
• Strong understanding of malware analysis, threat intelligence, and incident response techniques.
• Experience with scripting for automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python) is a plus.
• Familiarity with operating system internals (Windows, macOS, Linux).

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and manage endpoint security solutions, including EDR, antivirus, and host-based firewalls.
• Develop and refine detection rules and response playbooks for endpoint threats.
• Monitor endpoint security alerts and conduct investigations into potential compromises.
• Perform threat hunting on endpoints to proactively identify and neutralize malicious activity.
• Collaborate with IT operations to ensure endpoint security measures are effectively implemented and maintained.
• Stay current with the latest endpoint security threats and technologies.

Skills

Threat hunting

Scripting (PowerShell, Python)

Endpoint security

EDR platforms

Cross-platform familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

CrowdStrike

SentinelOne

Carbon Black

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a specialized Endpoint Security Engineer to join their remote security team, supporting operations that include Soweto . This role is crucial for protecting the organization's endpoints (laptops, desktops, servers) from malware, unauthorized access, and advanced threats. You will be responsible for deploying, managing, and optimizing endpoint security solutions, developing detection and response capabilities, and ensuring the integrity of user devices. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of endpoint vulnerabilities and advanced threat protection technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and manage endpoint security solutions, including EDR, antivirus, and host-based firewalls.


• Develop and refine detection rules and response playbooks for endpoint threats.


• Monitor endpoint security alerts and conduct investigations into potential compromises.


• Perform threat hunting on endpoints to proactively identify and neutralize malicious activity.


• Collaborate with IT operations to ensure endpoint security measures are effectively implemented and maintained.


• Stay current with the latest endpoint security threats and technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.


• 3-5 years of experience in endpoint security engineering or management.


• Hands-on experience with EDR platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Carbon Black) and other endpoint protection tools.


• Strong understanding of malware analysis, threat intelligence, and incident response techniques.


• Experience with scripting for automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python) is a plus.


• Familiarity with operating system internals (Windows, macOS, Linux).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.


• Fully remote work environment offering significant flexibility.


• Opportunities for professional growth and specialization in endpoint security.


• Work with leading-edge security technologies.


• Supportive team culture focused on collaboration and continuous improvement.