Cybersecurity Engineer

Atrium Staffing•New York, NY

38d

About The Position

Our client is a regulated electric, gas, and steam utility company based in NYC, Orange, and Rockland counties. This includes the transmission lines as well. Our client is seeking a skilled 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 Cybersecurity Engineer 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.

Requirements

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.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience) is required.

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+).
Experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python).
Exposure to SIEM platforms and integration with endpoint tools.

Responsibilities

Endpoint Security Deployment & Management: Implement and maintain enterprise-grade AV and EDR solutions across all endpoints.
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.
Incident Response & Threat Hunting: Investigate and respond to endpoint security alerts and incidents. Perform an investigation using an SIEM tool such as Splunk.
Policy & Compliance: Develop and enforce endpoint security standards and best practices.
Automation & Optimization: Identify opportunities to automate repetitive security tasks. Optimize configurations for performance and security effectiveness.