Technical Cyber Security Solutions Architect - End Point

at  Liquid Tech Pty Ltd

This role requires the individual to have credible skill, certifications and practical security operations experience in Information Security or Cybersecurity, with emphasis on server and endpoint security controls e.g. management of host-based firewalls, host-based intrusion prevention systems [HIPS], host-based malware [anti-virus, antispyware, ransomware], disk and file encryption, application control and white/black listing, data protection and data leakage prevention [DLP], advance threat protection (ATP), as well as endpoint detection and response [EDR]. Being able to do further endpoint and server unified management such as vulnerability and configuration management, asset management, mobile device management [MDM], etc. will be advantage.
Best practices are expected and need to be applied by the candidate during the design, implementation, management, and monitoring, troubleshooting and upgrade of endpoint and server security solutions within customer environments.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric/ Grade 12
• Relevant IT Security Diploma/Degree is expected.
• Must have the following Cyber Security vendor certifications:
• Relevant Microsoft certifications e.g. SC900, AZ500, SC300, SC400, MS500, etc.
• Industry certifications would be advantageous, e.g. Security+, etc.
• Experience of IT and Cyber Security industry frameworks or standards such as ISO2700x, NIST, CIS Top18, etc.
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in large scale Microsoft Endpoint Security product configuration and deployments.
• References of actual endpoint security deployments and projects.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Responsive to reasonable customer, supplier, peer, and line management requests.
• Attention to detail given that your inputs and deliverables are subject to quality reviews before being submitted to customers.
• Proactive, innovative, and reliable.
• Put the customer first.
• Do things right first time.
• Positively contribute to this high-performance team.
• Go the extra mile in the best interest of the company.
• Develop positive and productive relationships with peers and customers.
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence, and act with integrity.
• Has demonstrated the ability to work well with others, high performance teamwork ethic.
• Excellent communicator and collaborator.
• Willingness to learn range of security technologies and platforms.
• Positive attitude.
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations.
• Following business-relevant instructions and procedures.
• Learning and researching in various areas in cybersecurity.

• Take the lead technical role in projects, managing less experienced engineers to ensure a successful outcome to endpoint security projects.
• Deep technical knowledge of the following endpoint security solutions and services:
• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
• Microsoft Intune
• Microsoft Entra
• Microsoft Purview
• Microsoft Sentinel
• Endpoint security architecture and best practice configurations to align with Zero Trust Network Access solutions.
• Perform implementation and technical leadership in Pre-sales and Proof of Concept [POC] customer engagements.
• Provide senior level technical support on endpoint security products for lower tier engineers at customers and in the organization.
• Provide architectural diagrams and concepts to meet company solution requirements.
• Act as thought leader to assess existing endpoint security product implementations and suggest improvements to design and implementation as part of technical reviews.
• Implement, upgrade and maintain products in the endpoint security stack.
• Develop standard operating procedures and guides for junior resources to refer to in future engagements with endpoint security products.
• Stays abreast with endpoint security product developments and can bring new technology solutions to the table to meet customer requirements more effectively.
• Playing a leading role in terms of the organization Cybersecurity strategy and the implementation thereof.
• Act as top tier troubleshooting resource for service degradation and outages.