Overview
We are looking for a skilled Cyber Security Engineer with a specialization in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) technologies to join us on a contract basis. This role involves hands-on technical delivery, tooling evaluation, and the support of Proof of Concept (POC) activities within enterprise security environments. The contractor will work closely with various teams to implement and optimize endpoint security measures, contributing significantly to the organization's security posture.
Responsibilities
- Act as a technical SME for EDR platforms and endpoint security tooling.
- Lead and support POC engagements, including setup, configuration, testing, and evaluation of security tools.
- Assess and compare EDR solutions based on detection capability, performance, and operational fit.
- Collaborate with security operations and infrastructure teams to deploy and optimize endpoint security controls.
- Develop and refine detection rules, alerts, and response workflows.
- Investigate security events and provide actionable remediation guidance.
- Contribute to security architecture decisions and tooling strategy.
- Produce clear technical documentation and evaluation reports.
Requirements
- Strong hands-on experience with EDR technologies in enterprise environments.
- Proven involvement in security POC work and technology evaluations.
- Deep understanding of endpoint security, threat detection, and incident response.
- Ability to operate confidently in technical discussions with engineering and security teams.
- Experience in complex, large-scale environments.
- Direct experience with CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, or Trend Micro solutions.
- Familiarity with threat hunting and SOC operations.
- Relevant cyber security certifications (CISSP, Security+, GIAC, or vendor-specific certifications).