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Endpoint Security Engineer Core Responsibilities Implement and manage endpoint security strategies to defend against malware , ransomware , and advanced persistent threats (APTs) . Deploy, configure, and maintain Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) , antivirus (AV) , Mobile Device Management (MDM) , and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools. Monitor endpoint telemetry using SIEM platforms ; respond to security alerts and collaborate with incident response teams . Perform regular vulnerability assessments and ensure timely patching of endpoint systems. Conduct endpoint audits and enforce hardening standards across Windows , macOS , and Linux . Create, maintain, and enforce endpoint security policies and procedures . Coordinate with IT , cloud , and network teams to ensure end-to-end device security . Generate reports on endpoint posture , incidents , compliance gaps , and security trends . Mandatory Technical Skills & Tools Endpoint Protection & EDR Hands-on experience with at least two EDR platforms : Trellix , CrowdStrike , TrendMicro , SentinelOne Proficiency in endpoint protection suites : Trellix , Sophos , Kaspersky , TrendMicro Vulnerability & Patch Management Practical experience with vulnerability scanning and patching tools : Qualys , Tenable , SCCM , WSUS , BigFix Deep understanding of endpoint hardening techniques : Group Policy (GPO) , PowerShell , OS configuration lockdown Endpoint Monitoring & Incident Response SIEM experience for endpoint telemetry: Splunk , ELK Stack Proficient in root cause analysis and log interpretation : Event Viewer , Sysinternals , auditd Mobile Device & Data Protection MDM configuration and policy management: Microsoft Intune , AirWatch , MobileIron DLP deployment and monitoring: Symantec DLP , Microsoft Purview , Forcepoint Operating System Security In-depth knowledge of Windows endpoint internals and security configurations Experience with macOS and Linux hardening : Jamf , auditd , iptables , SELinux Endpoint Forensics & Malware Analysis Ability to investigate threats using forensic tools : FTK Imager , Volatility , Sysinternals Basic understanding of static and dynamic malware analysis Soft Skills Strong written and verbal communication to explain complex security concepts Ability to collaborate across infrastructure, cloud, and application teams Self-driven and detail-oriented , with strong independent execution capabilities
