Security Engineer - Windows Defender for largest recycler in US

The Talent Mine is recruiting for a Windows Security Engineer with strong Microsoft Defender skills for an immediate FTE role in the Charlotte area. This is for the nation's #1 recycler of any product, and a company with unmatched job security and stable growth.

If you are the kind of engineer that wants to be a part of the circular economy, enjoys hardening systems from an application and infrastructure standpoint, and has a growth, team first mindset, read on!

Overview:

In this role you will monitor endpoint and end user security and respond to alerts generated within our client's tools and from their MSSP SOC. You will work with operations and infrastructure teams to coordinate response to teammates. You will also work within the security team and with operations teams to support our vulnerability management tools and processes. All members of the security team participate in incident response and on-call rotation providing coverage after hours and on weekends. This role will require some travel as needed.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs with our client.  Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

The best candidates should have most of the following credentials:

• 3+ years experience in endpoint security, management, and/or support, with solid Windows Defender expertise
• Mid level experience with endpoint management and security best practices
• Professional experience with endpoint management and security tools (Microsoft InTune, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Servers, and Carbon Black App Control)
• Experience with SIEM tools (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, or similar)
• Experience with open-source tools particularly as applied to cybersecurity incident response.
• Experience with vulnerability management tools (Rapid 7 InsightVM, QualysGuard, Nessus)
• Knowledge of common cyber threats, attack methods, defense practices, and interest in continuously learning in these areas.

COMPENSATION

NOTE: A nice Re-location package IS available!

• TOTAL COMPENSATION = $138,000- $168,400, broken down as follows :
• Base salary range – $100,000 - $120,000
• Annual bonus of 28-32% over the past 5 years!
• Educational assistance (up to $10K per year for you and your family members)

Other Benefits:

• Medical and dental
• Scholarship and tuition reimbursement
• Hybrid work schedule

If you feel qualified and interested in this immediate FTE role, let's chat! The team at the Talent Mine has a stellar track record of placing very successful security engineers with this client, and knows all the nuances of this role to help you successfully interview prep and land this exciting role. Leverage our 17+ years of tech recruiting success to your advantage, and let's chat today!