Title : Jr. Cybersecurity Engineer
Location : New York, NY
Job Type : Contract 7+ months
Work Mode : Onsite in NYC
Pay Rate Range : $50-$57 an hour based on experience
Interview Mode : 1-2 rounds, likely to be in person
Job Overview : This Fortune 500 Utilities Company is looking for a Jr. Cybersecurity Engineer with expertise in endpoint security technologies to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for deploying, managing, and optimizing security tools across enterprise endpoints. This role focuses on ensuring robust protection against threats through advanced solutions such as Antivirus (AV), Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM), and Vulnerability Management platforms.
Key Responsibilities :
Endpoint Security Deployment & Management
- Implement and maintain enterprise-grade AV and EDR solutions across all endpoints.
- Configure policies, rules, and alerts to ensure optimal security posture.
- Monitor and troubleshoot endpoint security tools for performance and compliance.
- Experience with Windows Defender Attack Path remediation and exposure management
Vulnerability Management
Conduct regular vulnerability scans and assessments.Collaborate with IT and application teams to remediate identified vulnerabilities.Maintain vulnerability management dashboards and reporting.Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM)
Integrate CAASM tools to identify and manage all assets within the environment.Ensure accurate asset inventory and risk prioritization.Incident Response & Threat Hunting
Investigate and respond to endpoint security alerts and incidents.Perform root cause analysis and recommend preventive measures.Perform an investigation using SIEM tool such as SplunkPolicy & Compliance
Develop and enforce endpoint security standards and best practices.Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational security requirements.Automation & Optimization
Identify opportunities to automate repetitive security tasks.Optimize configurations for performance and security effectiveness.Requirements :
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).3+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering with a focus on endpoint security.Hands-on experience with AV and EDR platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender).Familiarity with CAASM tools and vulnerability management solutions (e.g., Tenable, Qualys).Strong understanding of Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoint environments.Knowledge of incident response processes and threat detection techniques.Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.Prefered Skills :
Utility Experience : Leverage utility industry experience to enhance solutions and contribute to industry-specific initiatives.Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+).Experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python).Exposure to SIEM platforms and integration with endpoint tools.