Endpoint Security Engineer

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🦀 Maryland – Remote

🦀 Maryland – Remote

💵 $101.6k - $145k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

👮‍♂️ Cybersecurity / Security Engineer

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Ciena

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1985

📡 Telecommunications

🔧 Hardware

💰 Series C on 1995-12

Telecommunications • Hardware • Networking

Ciena is a global leader in optical and routing systems, services, and automation software. We build the world’s most adaptive networks to address ever-increasing digital demands for richer, more connected experiences for all users. For three-plus decades, we’ve brought our innate sense of humanity to our relentless pursuit of innovation.

📋 Description

• Design, test, and implement endpoint and server security configuration changes through established change control processes • Administer, troubleshoot, and maintain endpoint security platforms, including EDR solutions and host-based firewalls • Analyze system, endpoint, and security event logs within SIEM platforms to identify risks, trends, control gaps, and improvement opportunities • Coordinate investigations and issue resolution with vendor support teams for security tools and platforms • Execute baseline analysis and implement system hardening enhancements aligned with approved security standards • Consult with internal teams on security requirements, configuration concerns, and risk-based remediation approaches • Track project activities and document security controls, configuration decisions, testing outcomes, and implementation status • Support secure configuration management and endpoint security enablement across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments

🎯 Requirements

• 4+ years of cybersecurity, security engineering, infrastructure security, or endpoint/server security experience • Must be a US Citizen • Knowledge of TCP/IP networking concepts • Knowledge of operating system security concepts • Experience with endpoint/server hardening practices • Experience supporting EDR, host-based firewall, SIEM, vulnerability assessment, and configuration baseline tools • Experience with log analysis and troubleshooting • Knowledge of CIS Benchmarks, NIST guidance, Zero Trust, and least privilege principles • Ability to apply least privilege and Zero Trust access control principles across endpoint and server environments • Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across technical teams • Experience identifying automation opportunities for recurring security tasks is nice to have • Experience promoting secure practices and security engineering standards across an enterprise environment is nice to have • Experience with scripting or automation is nice to have • Ability to support after-hours maintenance activities as needed during US Eastern business operations is nice to have

🏖️ Benefits

• Discretionary incentive bonus eligibility for non-Sales employees • Medical, dental, and vision plans • 401(K) (USA) with company matching • DCPP (Canada) with company matching • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Company-paid holidays • Paid sick leave • Vacation time • Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence • Flexible work environment • Growth, well-being, belonging, recognition, and employee support programs