Endpoint Security Engineer

The Endpoint Security Engineer is responsible for the deployment of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) to meet Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) requirements, the migration to Microsoft Defender Antivirus (MDAV), and broader adoption of Microsoft Intune as the central platform for endpoint configuration and compliance. Endpoint Security Engineer efforts will assist in providing NIH with a unified and defensible security perimeter, critical for protecting sensitive health data and enabling secure collaboration across ICs and external research partners.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.  

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS 

• The ability to obtain, maintain and access classified information at the Public Trust level. 

• Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate or similar certification preferred.

• Minimum of six (6) years experience supporting endpoint and enterprise security management.

• Minimum of two (2) years proven experience in designing and implementing Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Antivirus deployments.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.  

• Supports the creation of an enterprise rollout strategy by assisting in the development of detailed project plans deployment and configure Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft Defender Antivirus across workstations and servers.

• Supports installation and onboarding of MDE on Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints

• Transitions endpoints from third-party AV tools to Microsoft Defender Antivirus

• Ensures endpoints meet EDR compliance through policy enforcement and telemetry validation

• Creates plans to transition the enterprise from disparate third-party antivirus tools (e.g., Cylance, Trellix, CrowdStrike) to the fully integrated Microsoft Defender solution

• Centralizes antivirus capabilities to improve cost-efficiency, security, and operational simplicity

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE  

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Programming, or related field from an accredited educational institution. Minimum of six (6) years experience supporting endpoint and enterprise security management. Minimum of two (2) years proven experience in designing and implementing Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Antivirus deployments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.   

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.  

EOE including Disability/Vet  

The estimated pay range for this role is $107K to $135K, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience. 

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance
• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D
• Legal-Aid Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays
• Training and Development Opportunities

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).