Endpoint Cyber Security Senior (Hybrid or Remote Work Schedule)

About the position

At Freddie Mac, you will do important work to build a better housing finance system and you'll be part of a team helping to make homeownership and rental housing more accessible and affordable across the nation. We are seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join the Endpoint Security Engineering team within Information Security Engineering Department. The Senior Cyber Security Engineer is responsible for the automation, maintenance, operations and engineering of multiple endpoint security tools.

Responsibilities

• Automate Endpoint Security operational task, integrations as well as control executions
• Install, configure and troubleshoot Endpoint DLP, antivirus/antimalware, and other Cyber Security agent-based software on Windows desktops, as well as Windows and Unix servers
• Apply patches and upgrades to clients, administrative tools, and utilities on a regular basis
• Establish and maintain operational, configuration and other process/procedures to ensure effectiveness of new and existing detective and preventative configuration policies
• Provide support to the Cyber Security Operations Center and Threat Detection Teams with recommendations and handling of their requests for changes, updates and improvements to Endpoint Security policies
• Support enhancements, integrations, proof of concepts, and consolidation of existing Endpoint Security Tool
• Augment production support team to ensure 24/7 coverage and operations
• Understand malware, threats, vulnerabilities and the complete effect these could have in the environment

Requirements

• Typically has 5-8 years of relevant experience in Endpoint Security and Automation
• 3-5+ years of experience in administration of Endpoint Security tools, specifically DLP, and Antimalware/EDR tools
• 3+ years of experience with scripting/automating operational tasks using Python, and Powershell, including SOAR automation
• Must have experience working on Maintenance, Operations and Engineering of DLP, EDR, Threat Intel tools, and other SaaS and on-premises Endpoint Security platforms
• Needs to be organized and have the capability to multitask by working multiple problems, tasks and still seeing tasks through to closure
• Must be able to effectively perform both independently and collaboratively as a strong team contributor

Nice-to-haves

• Self-starter and self-motivated
• Ability to work & collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, persuasively, and credibly with internal management and external entities
• Motivated to learn new technologies and come up with process improvements and efficiencies
• Sense of urgency and able to apply risk-based approach to prioritize work
• Ability to adopt change while continuing to deliver on assigned objectives
• Serve as a role model and technical mentor to the junior and midlevel engineers

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Market-leading benefit programs
• Annual incentive program