Endpoint Security Engineer - Melbourne
- Melbourne, VIC
- $450-500 per day
- Contract
- Full-time
Location: Melbourne
Contract Duration: 6 Months with high possible extensions
Experience: 5+ YearsJob Summary:We are seeking a highly experienced Endpoint Security Engineer to lead the deployment, administration, and optimization of enterprise endpoint protection platforms. This role encompasses Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO), McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS), Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), and Application Whitelisting (AWL). The candidate will manage agent infrastructure, policy enforcement, and automation using SCCM, Intune, and Ansible, while ensuring alignment with key compliance frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, and PCI-DSS.Required Skills & Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in endpoint security and infrastructure management.
- Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, McAfee ePO, ENS/EDR, and AWL.
- Strong knowledge of Intune, SCCM, and Ansible for policy and configuration management.
- Experience implementing security controls aligned with ISO 27001, NIST, and PCI-DSS.
- Proficiency in PowerShell, YAML, and scripting for automation.
- Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate or Endpoint Administrator Associate.
- McAfee Certified Product Specialist (ePO, ENS, EDR, AWL).
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or similar.
- Experience with Linux endpoint protection and cross-platform agent deployment.
- Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture and endpoint hardening best practices.