Endpoint Security Engineer

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Join Our Team as an Endpoint Security Engineer!

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the utilities industry? Our client, a leader in energy solutions, is on the lookout for a talented Endpoint Security Engineer to join their dynamic team on a fixed-term contract for 6 months. This is your chance to be part of a dedicated group working towards a cleaner, greener energy future!

Role: Endpoint Security Engineer

Duration: 6 Months (extension options)

Location: Plymouth or Exeter (Hybrid 2 days a week on-site)

Rate: £700 per day (umbrella)

About the Role:
As an Endpoint Security Engineer, you will play a vital role in safeguarding our Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) environments. Your expertise will help identify risks and vulnerabilities while developing effective strategies to mitigate them. You'll help us achieve our vision of being a world-leading Information Technology and Digital function in the energy sector.

What You'll Do:

• Administer and maintain the End Point Security platforms (Tanium & Sentinel One) across enterprise environments.
• Deploy, configure, and manage End Point Security, including Tanium modules such as Asset, Patch, Deploy, Threat Response, and Comply.
• Monitor system performance to ensure high availability and reliability of security services.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and queries to support IT operations and security teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security services with other IT tools.
• Conduct regular audits and ensure compliance with internal and external security standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to endpoint visibility, patching, and software deployment.
• Provide training and support to internal teams on best practices in End Point security services.
• Stay current with Tanium/Sentinel One updates, features, and industry trends.

About You:

• You hold a Tanium Certified Administrator (TCA) certification.
• Proven experience administering Tanium and other End Point security products in a medium to large enterprise environment.
• Eligible for SC Clearance.
• Strong understanding of endpoint management, cybersecurity principles, and IT operations.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automation and reporting.
• Familiarity with Windows, Linux, and MacOS operating systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Why Join Us?
This is not just a job; it's an opportunity to contribute to a sustainable future! You'll be part of an innovative team that values your skills and ideas while providing you with the support you need to thrive.

Ready to embark on this exciting journey? Apply now and be a part of something bigger-together, we are superpowered!

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.