Associate Specialist - Cybersecurity Engineering

Job Description

R399283 Assoc. Spclst , Cybersecurity Engineering

Provide continuous delivery and enhancement of Endpoint Security solutions deployed.

• Assist in the implementation of strategies for Endpoint Security, including anti-virus/anti-malware protection, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), vulnerability management, and secure configuration management, across Cloud, Enterprise, and IT/OT environments.
• Engage and drive Endpoint Security tools solutioning and product roadmap.
• Benchmark and assess security configurations and system performance impact.
• Support the integration requirement of the Endpoint Security solutions to other security solutions such as Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR).
• Provide level 3 engineering support.

Participate and contribute to cross-functional engagements, achieve risks and compliance objectives, in both regional and international locations.

Participate in vendor and technology assessments, including proof of concept, stakeholder requirements to achieve business outcomes and resolve technical issues.

Leadership

• Foster collaboration, listen and learn from stakeholders and people with different cultures across functional areas.
• A team-focused mentality with the proven ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Organize, manage, and deliver assignments on a timely manner.
• Effectively communicate as a technical consultant to both IT and business audiences.

Technical Skills

• Basic knowledge in Risk Management and Information Security, Cloud Security, and security standards or frameworks (e.g. ISO 27000, NIST or MiTRE Cybersecurity Framework)
• Familiarity with developing endpoint security controls and policies.
• Knowledge in operating systems internals, hardening, and monitoring (e.g. Windows Desktops/Servers, Linux, macOS).
• Experience in security technologies implemented for the cloud environment will be a plus.

Education and Experience

• Minimum 3 years in Infrastructure security implementations, for example, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Next-Gen Anti-virus (NGAV), Web Application Firewall (WAF), vulnerability scanning, Zero-Trust networks and architecture.
• Good experience with Agile methodology and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Ability to work independently and as team player in a fast-paced environment.
• Good oral and written communication skills and possess good presentation skills.

Others

• Good oral and written communication skills and possess good presentation skills.

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Required Skills:

Agile Methodology, Application Security, Certificate Services, Cloud Security, Continuous Delivery, Creativity, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Analytics, Cybersecurity Operations, Delivery of Security Applications, Endpoint Detection and Response, Endpoint Security, Identifying Customer Needs, Information Security, Infrastructure Security, Malware Protection, Product Roadmap, Risk Management, Security Configuration Management, Security Technologies, SLA Management, System Designs, Technical Advice, Vulnerability Management, Web Hosting Management

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Regular

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Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:

11/30/2026

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