Tanium Endpoint Security Engineer - 26-04786

Job Title: Tanium Endpoint Security Engineer
Location: Remote, NY
Duration: 12 Months

Job Description:

We are looking for a Tanium Endpoint Security Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing, implementing, and managing endpoint security solutions using the Tanium platform. This role requires expertise in endpoint protection, vulnerability management, incident response, and real-time threat detection across enterprise environments.

As a Tanium Endpoint Security Engineer, you will be responsible for deploying, configuring, and maintaining Tanium's security modules to ensure that endpoint security is proactive and effective. The role involves monitoring, automating, and integrating security solutions while collaborating closely with security, IT, and compliance teams to improve overall endpoint security posture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Endpoint Security Management:
  Deploy, configure, and manage Tanium modules including Threat Response, Patch, Asset, Deploy, and Comply to secure endpoints.
• Incident Response & Monitoring:
  Monitor endpoint activity and swiftly respond to security incidents using Tanium's real-time capabilities.
• Vulnerability Management:
  Perform vulnerability assessments, manage patches, and execute remediation tasks using Tanium Patch and Comply modules.
• Security Visibility & Reporting:
  Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and queries to provide security visibility and compliance status across endpoints.
• SIEM Integration:
  Integrate Tanium with SIEM tools (such as Splunk or IBM QRadar) to enhance threat detection and security monitoring.
• Automation of Endpoint Tasks:
  Automate endpoint management tasks including patching, software deployment, and configuration enforcement for streamlined security operations.
• Collaboration with Teams:
  Work with SOC, IT, and Compliance teams to enhance the overall endpoint security posture across the organization.
• Incident Support & Root Cause Analysis:
  Conduct root cause analysis during security incidents and support incident response activities to minimize threats and vulnerabilities.
• Security Compliance & Audits:
  Ensure endpoint compliance with organizational and regulatory security policies. Provide support for audits and compliance initiatives (e.g., NIST, CIS benchmarks).

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Hands-on Experience with Tanium:
  Proven experience working with Tanium’s endpoint security platform.
• Endpoint Security Expertise:
  Strong knowledge of endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, particularly Tanium.
• Operating System Knowledge:
  Experience working with Windows, Linux, and macOS endpoint environments.
• Vulnerability Management:
  Deep understanding of vulnerability management and patching processes.
• Scripting Skills:
  Familiarity with PowerShell, Python, or Bash scripting to automate tasks and improve workflows.
• SIEM Integration:
  Experience with integrating Tanium with SIEM platforms such as Splunk for enhanced threat visibility.
• Security Frameworks:
  Familiarity with security frameworks and standards, such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with endpoint threat detection and management in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and experience in root cause analysis of security incidents.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative security team.

For more details reach at resumes@navitassols.com