Remote Endpoint Security Specialist

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive medical aid

Retirement planning

Remote work setup

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Endpoint Security Specialist to oversee the security of end-user devices across a fully remote organization. The role involves deploying and managing antivirus, EDR, HIPS, and DLP tools, and proactively mitigating risks across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.

You will monitor security alerts, investigate incidents, remediate threats, and develop policies to align with corporate standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• 4+ years of endpoint security management or related cybersecurity role.
• Experience with major endpoint security platforms (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Defender for Endpoint).
• Proficient in Windows, macOS, Linux, networking, and malware basics.
• Scripting skills (PowerShell, Python) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, manage, and maintain endpoint security solutions (antivirus, EDR, HIPS, DLP).
• Monitor endpoint security alerts and investigate potential security incidents.
• Respond to and remediate threats detected on end-user devices.
• Develop and implement policies/configs for endpoint security tools.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and patch management for endpoints.
• Perform forensic analysis on compromised endpoints to determine root cause.
• Stay updated on latest endpoint threats and technologies.
• Collaborate with IT to integrate endpoint security into device lifecycle management.
• Create training materials for end-users on endpoint security best practices.
• Contribute to incident response plan development for endpoints.

Skills

Endpoint security

CrowdStrike

SentinelOne

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

PowerShell

Python

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Cybersecurity/IT or related field

Tools

CrowdStrike

SentinelOne

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Endpoint Security Specialist to oversee the security of end-user devices across a fully remote organization. The role involves deploying and managing antivirus, EDR, HIPS, and DLP tools, and proactively mitigating risks across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.

You will monitor security alerts, investigate incidents, remediate threats, and develop policies to align with corporate standards.