Lead Information Security Engineer

Your Role
We are seeking a Senior Security Specialist to enhance our security posture and support daily security operations. This role involves leading security change management, supporting M&A activities, strengthening security controls, and managing endpoint detection & response (EDR) and email security solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in security administration and operational security tasks.
Responsibilities
Key Activities:

• Change Management & M&A Security: Assess security risks in IT changes and M&A activities, ensuring seamless security integration.
• Security Hardening: Implement and maintain security baselines across systems, applications, and networks.
• Endpoint & Email Security: Manage and optimize EDR and email security solutions to detect and prevent threats.
• Security Administration: Oversee user access, security policies, and daily security operations.
• Incident Response & Monitoring: Support security investigations, log analysis, and proactive threat mitigation.
• Third Party Vendor Assessments: Perform vendor and solutions technical security assessments.
  
  
  

Technical Skills:

• Hands-on experience with reputable EDR solutions (ForitEDR, Windows Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike etc.)
• Expert in KQL and Lucene query language.
• Strong threat hunting, incident investigation, and forensic analysis skills.
• Familiarity with SIEM solutions, EDR logs, and malware analysis tools.
• Hands-on expertise in email security solutions.
• Proven record of supporting M&A activities and IT security integrations.
• Experience in system hardening and security best practices for Windows environments.
• Good understanding of Windows security, Active Directory, Group Policy, and endpoint protection.

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Soft Skills:

• Analytical and detail-oriented mindset.
• Strong problem-solving skills in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to communicate security findings clearly to technical and non-technical teams.
• Team player with a proactive approach to security challenges.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Fortinet NSE, Microsoft Security certifications, GCFA, CISSP, etc.)
  

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