Endpoint Security Engineer
Accenture
We are seeking a skilled Endpoint Security Engineer to manage and administer our Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in cybersecurity and a proven track record of implementing and managing endpoint security solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Perform day-to-day operations and administration of EPP and EDR software and policies, including asset discovery, threat analysis, vulnerability scanning, patch management, IOC application, and remediation enforcement.
- Deploy and manage EDR functions across endpoints.
- Collaborate effectively with team members, follow directions from multiple stakeholders, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Analyze complex situations, make informed decisions based on limited information, and propose solutions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
- 3-5 years of experience in security operations or IT operations.
- Hands-on experience with EDR solutions such as Tanium, CrowdStrike, Symantec, or Trend Micro.
- Proficiency in vulnerability scanning, patch management, and compliance management tools.
- Experience with endpoint protection technologies like application control, drive encryption, and firewalls.
- Strong understanding of computer management and endpoint security concepts.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and logical thinking abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Service-oriented mindset.
- Initiative and ability to drive projects forward.
- Preferred certifications: CompTIA Security+, CCISP, CCSP.
Accenture does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis covered by local law.
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