Endpoint Engineer

GTN Technical Staffing

Houston, TX(remote)

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SKILLS

Agile Programming Methodologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bash Scripting, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Computer Science, Computer Security, DevOps, Endpoint Security, Enterprise Endpoint, Incident Response, Linux Operating System, Mac Operating System, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Windows System Administration, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Attacks, Security Compliance, Software Patches, Software as a Service (SaaS), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Systems Engineering, Technical Writing, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Windows PowerShell

LOCATION

Houston, TX

POSTED

30+ days ago

Endpoint Security Engineer –Endpoint Management (100% Remote, US)

Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Endpoint Security Engineer to own administration, monitoring, and optimization of enterprise XDR/EDR and patch management platforms. This remote role ensures security, compliance, reliability, and performance of endpoints, servers, cloud workloads, and Kubernetes environments while leveraging AI-driven capabilities for proactive threat detection and response.

Key Responsibilities

XDR / Endpoint Security Operations
- Administer and optimize primary **XDR platform** (SentinelOne or equivalent) across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Kubernetes.
- Deploy, maintain, and upgrade agents;monitor console for health, compliance, and security events.
- Investigate alerts, support incident response, containment, and remediation.
- Evaluate and implement AI-powered features for improved detection, reduced noise, and automated workflows.

Patch Management & Vulnerability Remediation
- Own full patching lifecycle using **Tanium** (or equivalent): assessment, testing, deployment, verification, and reporting.
- Track compliance, application inventory, and rapidly mitigate zero-days and high-risk CVEs.
- Coordinate with teams to minimize business impact while maintaining strong security posture.

Systems Engineering & Support
- Perform enterprise-scale system administration for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Serve as Tier-3 escalation for endpoint and security issues.
- Manage vendor relationships and platform escalations.

Automation & Documentation
- Develop automation scripts (PowerShell, Python, Bash) to streamline operations.
- Maintain runbooks, SOPs, and technical documentation.
- Mentor junior engineers and participate in on-call rotation.

Required Skills & Experience

Core Technical Skills
- 3–5 years enterprise experience in endpoint security or systems engineering.
- Hands-on expertise with **SentinelOne** (or equivalent EDR/XDR).
- Strong **Tanium** or equivalent patch management and vulnerability remediation experience.
- Proficiency managing Windows, macOS, Linux at scale.
- Scripting & automation: PowerShell, Python, Bash.

Cloud & Modern Tech
- Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Microsoft 365, SaaS administration.
- Cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes (strongly preferred).
- Exposure to AI-enabled security tools (threat detection, automated response).

Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience.
- CompTIA (Security+, Network+) strongly preferred.
- SentinelOne, Tanium, Microsoft Azure, or cloud security certifications a plus.
- Agile/DevOps experience preferred.

About the Company

GTN Technical Staffing

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