Endpoint Protection Engineer
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Purpose: To fortify the organization's digital environment against cyber threats such as ransomware, malicious code, and data loss.
This role is essential in maintaining the security and integrity of our IT systems, requiring a proactive and knowledgeable individual who can navigate complex security challenges and drive continuous improvement in our security posture.
Key Responsibilities:· Install and manage desktop and server protection tools for real-time threat auditing, reporting, and removal.·
Consult with IT engineers on security architecture, design reviews, and security solution upgrades.·
Engineer, deploy and test security solutions/agents for Windows/Linux platforms.· Collaborate with Workstation Engineers to document endpoint images, detailing the functionality of security agents and their provided functions.·
Analyse security incidents, recommend process and technology improvements, and respond efficiently to threats, intrusions, malware, unauthorized access, insider attacks, and data loss.·
Basic understanding of programming/scripting (VBS/PowerShell/Python)· Engage with end-users, teams, management, and software vendors for security initiatives.·
Mentor junior group members in security tool usage through informal training and documentation.
Knowledge & Technical Skills:·
Certifications or Official training on End Point Protection Technology. Product Knowledge from these solution providers would be an advantage:
McAfee ENS or Malwarebytes or Defender for Endpoint (AV).
CrowdStrike or Carbon Black or SentinelOne or Tanium (EDR).ü Qualys or Tenable (Vulnerability and Configuration).
ü Mail Security (Email).· Candidates should have hands on experience implementing Baseline Configuration Standards (e.g. CIS) for Technology such as Windows/Linux Operating System or Networking (e.g. Cisco IOS).·
Excellent interpersonal and influential skills to enable the implementation and enforcement of the IT Security Engineering program.·
Good communication and presentation skills.· Strong analytical skills with ability to evaluate and diagnose complex issues and situations·
Strong coordination and facilitation skills across multiple working groups
Qualifications / Experience
Minimum 3 years working experience in Endpoint security team leading role, preferably in Financial Services.
Regional experience with in-depth knowledge in IT Security Technical or Engineering especially AV, EDR, Configuration Baseline Solution and cloud security.
Experience in working with technical and business users in a diverse environment
Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: RM2,219.03 - RM11,000.00 per month