Endpoint Security Specialist

Endpoint Security Specialist

Job Description:

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Responsible for the analysis, design, testing and implementation of security measures at the SUSE endpoint systems (Windows, Linux, Mac OS) – with priority on the Microsoft OS, applications & their security.

This team member will work on designing the post-incident hardening measures, as well as participate on the continuous improvement when it comes to new systems and/or security products being evaluated and implemented on the SUSE endpoints.

Responsibilities:

• Propose, test, and apply security policies & configurations to meet security objectives of the endpoint systems.
• Perform cybersecurity testing of SUSE endpoint systems for the purpose of hardening recommendations.
• Perform security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture, and develop proposals for future architecture decisions & changes.
• Assess the effectiveness of security controls.
• Implement security measures to resolve vulnerabilities, mitigate risks, and recommend security changes to system or system components as needed.
• Provides cybersecurity recommendations to leadership based on significant threats and vulnerabilities.
• Represents security during projects when endpoint systems in scope.

Education and Experience Required:

• Typically 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Relevant University degree and/or recognized industry certifications are plus, but not required.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles.
• Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
• Knowledge of installation, integration, and optimization of system components.
• Knowledge of network access, identity, and access management (e.g., public key infrastructure, Oauth, OpenID, SAML, SPML).
• Knowledge of operating systems, especially Windows.
• Knowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth).
• Knowledge of systems security testing and evaluation methods.
• Knowledge of countermeasure design for identified security risks.
• Skill in developing and applying security system access controls.
• Skill in evaluating the adequacy of security designs.
• Skill in recognizing vulnerabilities in security systems. (e.g., vulnerability and compliance scanning).

Job:

Information Technology

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