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Senior Security Engineer - Endpoint - Telstra
Security Engineer
Senior Security Engineer focused on designing, implementing, and operating endpoint protection solutions across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments, leveraging EDR, SIEM, and automation scripting to detect and remediate threats.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and manage endpoint security controls (EDR, anti‑malware, host‑based firewalls) across a heterogeneous fleet of Windows, macOS, and Linux devices.
- Integrate endpoint telemetry into the organization’s SIEM platform, develop correlation rules, and lead incident response for endpoint‑related alerts.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts (PowerShell, Python) to streamline detection, investigation, and remediation workflows.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and patch‑management programs for endpoint assets, ensuring compliance with security baselines.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define security requirements for new applications and cloud workloads, providing endpoint hardening guidance.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to security architecture documentation and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands‑on experience in endpoint security engineering, including EDR and host‑based protection technologies.
- Strong scripting skills in PowerShell and Python for automation and incident response.
- Deep knowledge of Windows, macOS, and Linux operating system security controls and hardening practices.
- Experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) and creating detection rules for endpoint events.
- Proven track record in vulnerability management, patch deployment, and remediation across large enterprise environments.