What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Security Engineer position at Cyderes?
Today's threatscape is relentless. So are we. At Cyderes, we build practical Identity & Access Management (IAM), Exposure Management, and risk programs, helping organizations stop active threats fast with Managed Detection & Response (MDR) that integrates with existing tools. Powering it all is Meridian, our entity fabric that connects identities, assets, and access into one trusted reality. Augmented by AI and driven by seasoned operators, our tireless global team arms organizations with the people, platforms, and perspectives they need to conquer whatever tomorrow throws their way.
About the Job:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Security Engineer with a focus on Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) to join our MES team. In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert on EDR platforms, providing expert-level technical support to both internal teams and external customers. You will play a critical role in protecting enterprise environments, improving security postures, and ensuring the health and effectiveness of EDR tooling across our customer base.
- Deliver expert-level EDR product support, serving as the primary technical resource for internal teams and external customers.
- Provide deep technical expertise across EDR platforms, including deployment, configuration, tuning, optimization, and troubleshooting.
- Act as an escalation point for complex EDR-related incidents, alerts, and investigations.
- Partner directly with customers to provide tailored recommendations for improving security posture within their environments.
- Understand customer business risk and recommend appropriate security controls to reduce exposure and strengthen overall cybersecurity maturity.
- Communicate technical findings clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Conduct routine EDR platform health checks to identify gaps, misconfigurations, coverage issues, and optimization opportunities.
- Manage EDR platform versioning and ensure deployments remain current, supported, and operationally effective.
- Monitor platform performance and proactively recommend improvements to enhance detection and operational efficiency.
- Develop, maintain, and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to EDR operations and incident workflows.
- Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field, and/or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Minimum of 4 years of progressive cybersecurity experience with demonstrated growth in technical scope and responsibility.
- Proven enterprise-level system administration experience across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.
- Hands-on experience administering and supporting EDR platforms such as CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, or comparable endpoint security technologies.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, including malware analysis concepts, endpoint protection, network security fundamentals, and incident response processes.
- Experience with scripting or automation using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar scripting languages.
- Familiarity with deception technologies such as Thinkst Canary.
- Exposure to Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) technologies such as Corelight.
- Experience or familiarity with SIEM/log analysis platforms including Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Palo Alto XSIAM, Chronicle, or other next-generation SIEM technologies.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively to both technical and business audiences.
WHY CYDERES?
Benefits that go beyond the basics, we support our people so they can do their best work.
✔ Medical Insurance - Employee dependents covered
✔ Life Insurance - Protection for what matters most
✔ Retirement Match Program - We invest in your future
✔ Hybrid Work Model - 2–3 days in office
✔ Maternity & Paternity Leave - Time for the moments that matter
✔ Paid Time Off - PTO sick & casual leave
✔ Bereavement & Volunteer Time - Give back to your community
✔ Professional Development - Reimbursement program
✔ LinkedIn L&D Platform - Thousands of courses at your fingertips
✔ Mobile Phone Reimbursement - Stay connected, on us
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