Mid Cybersecurity Engineer (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:

ACT as the technical specialist across the Security portfolio of a dynamic IT Solutions Provider seeking the expertise of a Mid Cybersecurity Engineer. You will design, deploy, support, and optimize solutions to secure enterprise environments to the highest standards. The position is heavily hands-on, with a strong emphasis on solution architecture, advanced deployments, integrations, troubleshooting, and L3/L4 escalation support. You will be involved in complex implementations, execute advanced Proof of Concepts (POCs), and provide expert-level technical enablement, while also delivering internal and external training and representing the organisation in technical engagements and forums. Applicants will require a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field with 5-8 years hands-on experience in Cybersecurity including Endpoint Security (EPP, EDR/XDR), Security Operations and threat detection, Windows, macOS, Linux, TCP/IP, DNS, AWS, Azure & GCP.

DUTIES:

Solution Architecture & Engineering –

• Design and implement scalable security architectures across enterprise environments (1,000+ endpoints, multi-site).
• Deploy and optimize solutions across:
• Endpoint Protection (EPP)
• EDR/XDR
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Endpoint Encryption
• Mobile Device Management (MDM)
• Mail Security
• Vulnerability and Patch Management
• Ensure high availability, performance optimisation, and security best practices.

Advanced Deployment & Operations –

• Lead end-to-end deployment and configuration of solutions.
• Manage large-scale rollouts with minimal disruption to business operations.
• Perform continuous optimisation and tuning of security policies and detection mechanisms.

Escalation Support (L3/L4) –

• Provide Tier 3 and Tier 4 technical support for complex issues.
• Conduct deep troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and remediation.
• Collaborate with vendor support teams for critical escalations.
• Produce detailed technical reports and resolution documentation.

Integration & Automation –

• Integrate solutions with:
• SIEM/SOAR platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel)
• Identity systems (Active Directory, Azure AD)
• Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Develop automation scripts using PowerShell and/or Python for deployment, monitoring, and reporting.

Threat Detection & Security Operations –

• Support security operations through:
• Threat detection and analysis
• Incident investigation and response
• Threat hunting aligned with the MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Analyse logs, alerts, and endpoint activity to identify and mitigate threats.
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