Endpoint Automation Staff Engineer

GEICO • Bethesda, MD

1d • $110,000 - $230,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Endpoint and Automation Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and improving endpoint security technologies and security automation solutions across the enterprise environment. This role focuses on protecting organizational assets through endpoint detection and response (EDR), scripting, orchestration, and operational security automation. The engineer collaborates with infrastructure, cloud, and security operations teams to strengthen security posture, streamline workflows, and reduce operational risk. This position requires strong technical expertise in endpoint security platforms, automation frameworks, scripting, along with the ability to troubleshoot complex security issues and improve operational efficiency through automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, endpoint engineering, systems administration, or security automation.
• Experience administering endpoint security platforms
• Experience with scripting or automation using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar languages.
• Understanding of endpoint security principles, threat detection, malware defense, and incident response processes.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems and enterprise endpoint management.
• Experience working with SIEM or security monitoring platforms.
• Knowledge of vulnerability management tools and remediation processes.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with cloud security technologies in Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Experience integrating APIs and security tooling.
• Knowledge of Active Directory, Entra ID (Azure AD), and identity security concepts.
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, SCCM, Intune, Jamf, or Puppet.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize endpoint security platforms including EDR/XDR, device control, and endpoint management solutions.
• Develop and maintain security automation workflows to improve detection, response, remediation, and operational efficiency.
• Create and support scripts and automation tools using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar languages.
• Monitor endpoint security alerts and collaborate with Security Operations teams during investigations and incident response activities.
• Implement endpoint hardening standards and security baselines for Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile platforms.
• Support identity and access management initiatives related to endpoint security controls.
• Integrate endpoint security tooling with SIEM, ticketing, orchestration, and monitoring platforms.
• Participate in security assessments, audits, compliance initiatives, and remediation efforts.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex endpoint security and automation issues.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge base articles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support secure infrastructure and cloud initiatives.

Benefits

• 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match
• performance and recognition-based incentives
• tuition assistance
• mental healthcare
• fertility and adoption assistance
• workplace flexibility
• GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior