Endpoint Security Engineer /Mid-Level/ Carbon Black / Symantec

Endpoint Security Engineer (Mid-Level) – Carbon Black & Symantec January Start Date Contract or Contract to hire • *No Agencies Please Position Summary We are seeking a mid-level Endpoint Security Engineer with hands-on expertise in VMware Carbon Black and Symantec endpoint security products. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, tuning, and supporting endpoint security controls across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments, ensuring endpoints are protected, monitored, and aligned to organizational security standards. Key Responsibilities • Deploy, configure, and maintain Carbon Black and Symantec endpoint agents across enterprise environments. • Design and implement policies, rules, and profiles to protect endpoints while minimizing business disruption. • Participate in endpoint security architecture discussions and contribute to baselines and hardening guides. • Monitor and manage alerts, detections, and events from Carbon Black and Symantec consoles. • Tune policies and signatures to reduce false positives while maintaining strong coverage. • Support agent health, troubleshooting installation issues, connectivity, and upgrade cycles. • Assist in triage, investigation, and containment of endpoint security incidents. • Collect and analyze endpoint telemetry using Carbon Black and Symantec tools. • Collaborate with SOC, IT, and engineering teams to coordinate deployments and operations. • Maintain runbooks, SOPs, and technical documentation. • Align endpoint controls to security policies and compliance frameworks. Required Qualifications • 3–5 years of experience in information security or endpoint engineering. • 2+ year hands-on experience administering VMware Carbon Black (App Control, EDR, Cloud). • 2+ year hands-on experience with Symantec endpoint products (SEP, SES, Symantec EDR). • Understanding of endpoint security concepts such as malware, exploits, and lateral movement. • Practical knowledge of Windows, macOS, and/or Linux internals. • Familiarity with SIEM/SOC workflows and alert development. • Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills. • Strong written and verbal communication abilities. Preferred Qualifications • Experience in medium-to-large enterprise environments. • Familiarity with NIST CSF, ISO27001, CIS Controls, or similar frameworks. • PowerShell, Python, or Bash scripting experience. • Experience integrating endpoint tools with SIEM platforms. • Relevant certifications (Carbon Black, Symantec, Security+, CySA+, GSEC, etc.). Soft Skills & Work Style • Ownership mindset and ability to follow issues through to resolution. • Detail-oriented with disciplined change management and documentation habits. • Ability to balance usability and security requirements thoughtfully. • Strong independent work capability with effective team collaboration. Hiring Assumptions: Potential Start date - January 1, 2026 Duration of Project - 1 year Mid Resource Time zone Support Hours - CST Original job Endpoint Security Engineer /Mid-Level/ Carbon Black / Symantec posted on GrabJobs ©. To flag any issues with this job please use the Report Job button on GrabJobs. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job