Jr. Cybersecurity Engineer

QED National•New York, NY

38d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Jr. Cybersecurity Engineer to join a Fortune 500 Utilities organization in New York City. This role focuses on strengthening enterprise endpoint security and ensuring robust protection against evolving threats. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Antivirus (AV), Vulnerability Management, and Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM) tools. You will collaborate closely with IT, operations, and security teams to deploy, monitor, and enhance endpoint security solutions across a large enterprise environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
3+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, specializing in endpoint protection.
Proficiency with EDR and AV platforms such as CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Microsoft Defender.
Knowledge of vulnerability management tools (e.g., Tenable, Qualys) and CAASM platforms.
Strong grasp of operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux) and network fundamentals.
Excellent communication, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the utilities or energy sector.
Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, or CISSP.
Familiarity with automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python).
Exposure to SIEM integration and endpoint telemetry analysis.

Responsibilities

Deploy, configure, and manage enterprise-level AV and EDR solutions across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.
Create and maintain security policies, rules, and alerts to protect against endpoint threats.
Perform troubleshooting and ensure endpoint tools operate efficiently and compliantly.
Leverage Windows Defender and similar technologies for attack path remediation.
Conduct regular vulnerability scans and assist with remediation efforts.
Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to close security gaps.
Maintain dashboards, generate reports, and communicate risk findings effectively.
Use CAASM tools to maintain accurate asset inventory and visibility across the enterprise.
Prioritize asset risks and assist in remediation workflows.
Respond to endpoint alerts, conduct root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures.
Perform investigations using SIEM tools such as Splunk to detect and mitigate potential threats.
Support endpoint security governance and compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
Identify automation opportunities using scripting (PowerShell, Python) to streamline security operations.