Security Engineer Endpoint

FireEye, Inc.
United States
26 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
1 year minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Amazon Web Services Apple Mac Systems Microsoft Azure BitLocker Drive Encryption Cloud Computing Security Cyber Security Digital Forensics Domainkeys Identified Mail Domain-Based Message Authentication Reporting and Conformance (DMARC) Identity and Access Management Intrusion Detection and Prevention
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Python (Programming Language) Linux System Administration Network Segmentation Performance Tuning Windows PowerShell Systems Development Life Cycle Phishing Zero Trust Network Access Security Information and Event Management Symantec Endpoint Protection Systems Integration Network Routing Google Cloud Mitre Att&ck Malware Sender Policy Framework (SPF) Information Technology Fireeye Restful APIs Splunk

Job description

Engineer and support endpoint security platforms across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments, including: CrowdStrike Microsoft Defender BitLocker Eclypsium Symantec Endpoint Protection WinMagic, SecureDoc Engineer and support enterprise email security solutions, including: Proofpoint (Email Protection, TAP, DLP, Threat Response) FireEye/Mandiant Email Security (NX/EX or equivalent threat detection platforms) Assist in the development of automation and integrations to enhance operational efficiency, telemetry analysis, and threat response capabilities across endpoint and email security systems Provide security consulting on medium to large-scale projects to ensure alignment with corporate security policies, standards, and architecture Apply subject matter expertise in endpoint and email security to implement controls supporting availability, integrity, confidentiality, threat modeling, monitoring, access management, and business continuity Threat Detection, Monitoring & Incident Response Lead and participate in endpoint and email-related security incident response, including investigation, containment, and recovery Investigate phishing, malware delivery, and email-based attacks, including analysis of headers, payloads, URLs, and attachments Conduct technical investigations and post-incident digital forensics to identify root causes and recommend mitigation strategies Review and correlate endpoint telemetry, email logs, and security alerts to identify anomalies and threats Identify vulnerabilities, perform risk assessments, and evaluate remediation strategies across endpoint and email ecosystems Collaborate with incident response, threat intelligence, SOC, and infrastructure teams to investigate and remediate threats Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis across endpoint and email security platforms Continuously improve security posture through policy tuning, detection engineering, and proactive threat hunting Collaboration & Leadership Mentor junior engineers and analysts, providing technical guidance and fostering professional development Partner with peers, colleagues, and leadership to resolve issues, drive initiatives, and achieve team goals Coordinate with email security teams, SOC, and messaging infrastructure teams to ensure cohesive threat defense Documentation, Standards & Continuous Improvement Create and maintain technical documentation, security standards, and training materials Translate complex security requirements into actionable, scalable technical solutions Stay current with emerging threats, particularly phishing, business email compromise (BEC), and advanced malware campaigns Promote a security-first mindset and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence

Requirements

4+ years of Information Security Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education 2+ years of Windows Administration experience 2+ years of hands-on experience with EDR tools (CrowdStrike, Defender, etc.) Experience supporting enterprise email security platforms (Proofpoint, FireEye, or similar) 2+ years of PowerShell or Python experience 2+ years of SDLC experience 1+ year of Splunk experience Experience analyzing email threats (phishing, malware, URL-based attacks) Flexibility to support implementations outside of standard business hours Ability to deliver high-quality technical artifacts and engineering solutions aligned with business objectives

Desired Qualifications Experience working with REST APIs Experience with Network Routing Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, OSCP, or Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and hybrid environments Experience integrating email security, EDR/XDR, and SIEM platforms Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture, secure device onboarding, and network segmentation Understanding of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK) Experience with phishing detection, email authentication (DMARC, DKIM, SPF), and BEC prevention strategies Ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams and clearly document technical requirements.

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