(Senior) Endpoint Security Engineer
ZEISS Group
Oberkochen, Germany
3 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
SeniorJob location
Oberkochen, Germany
Tech stack
Computer Security
Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Python
Microsoft Office
Powershell
Azure Security Center
Information Technology
Operational Systems
Job description
- Lead the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of endpoint security services across enterprise environments - focusing on platforms such as Microsoft Defender Suite and TXOne Stellar
- Define and drive the technical roadmap for endpoint protection, threat detection, and response capabilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of security tools with IT infrastructure and operational technology (OT) environments
- Develop and maintain automation scripts (e.g., PowerShell) to streamline security operations and improve response times
- Monitor, analyze, and respond to endpoint security incidents, ensuring high service availability and compliance with internal policies and external regulations
- Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities and industry best practices to continuously enhance endpoint security posture
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and stakeholders across the organization
Requirements
- Proven experience in managing and securing enterprise endpoints using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Office 365, and TXOne Stellar or similar OT security platforms
- Strong understanding of endpoint detection and response (EDR), antivirus, and threat intelligence integration
- Experience in roadmap planning and translating security strategy into actionable technical initiatives
- Solid scripting and automation skills (e.g., PowerShell, Python)
- Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR)
- Experience working in large-scale, complex IT and OT environments
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in English
About the company
ZEISS is technology, optics and innovation. We develop, manufacture and sell highly innovative products and solutions for our customers in a variety of business fields. As one of the world’s top technology companies with a portfolio aligned with future growth areas like digitalization, healthcare and Smart Production, and a strong brand to boot, ZEISS is shaping the future far beyond the optics and optoelectronics industries. The company’s significant, sustainable investments in research and development lay the foundation for the success, continued expansion and market leadership.