Senior Endpoint Security Engineer (f/m/d)

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Lead the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of endpoint security services across enterprise environments - focusing on platforms such as Microsoft Defender Suite and TXOne Stellar.

Define and drive the technical roadmap for endpoint protection, threat detection, and response capabilities.

Collaborate with cross- teams to ensure seamless integration of security tools with IT infrastructure and operational technology (OT) environments.

Develop and maintain automation scripts (e.g., PowerShell) to streamline security operations and better response times.

Monitor, analyze, and respond to endpoint security incidents, ensuring high service availability and compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities and industry best practices to enhance endpoint security posture.

Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and stakeholders across the organization.

Proven experience in managing and expanding enterprise endpoints using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Office 365, and TXOne Stellar or similar OT security platforms.

Strong understanding of endpoint detection and response (EDR), antivirus, and threat intelligence integration.

Experience in roadmap planning and translating security strategy into actionable technical initiatives.

Solid scripting and automation skills (e.g., PowerShell, Python).

Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).

Experience working in large-scale, complex IT and OT environments.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in English.

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