Senior Security Engineer - Endpoint Security

$132,900 - $160,300/Yr

Marriott International - Jackson, MS

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Jackson, MS

Accommodation

About the position

Marriott International is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Endpoint Security Senior Engineer to join their team. This role focuses on ensuring the security and protection of the organization's endpoints against emerging threats while contributing to a secure and resilient IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of endpoint security, including expertise in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), and other security controls across hybrid on-premise and cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, deployment, administration, and management of endpoint security controls across a complex environment.
• Continually update, refine, and enforce policies, processes, and procedures related to endpoint security controls.
• Assess systems and vendor solutions to identify gaps and remediate potential weaknesses in endpoint security platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security controls into the endpoint environment.
• Partner with Windows, Linux, and Mac engineering leads to align security efforts with system roadmaps and initiatives.
• Oversee major upgrades or patches for Endpoint Security tools and develop transition plans.
• Serve as the key contact for issues related to endpoint security on client platforms.
• Develop and drive client security models and best practices in a large-scale enterprise environment.
• Work autonomously with minimal supervision, applying advanced skills to production systems.
• Leverage knowledge-sharing networks to promote collaboration and achieve common goals.
• Assist in developing long-term strategies for securing endpoints that align with business needs.
• Identify, manage, and report key metrics for the Endpoint Security environment.
• Stay current with evolving endpoint security threats and recommend proactive measures.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent experience/certification.
• 7+ years of information technology experience, with 5+ years in endpoint security across on-premise and public Cloud environments.
• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in designing, implementing, reviewing, and optimizing endpoint security solutions.
• Strong understanding of malware families, attack vectors, vulnerabilities, and outbreak containment strategies.
• Solid experience across multiple operating system platforms - Windows, Linux, and macOS.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows administrative tools and Unix/Linux command-line utilities.
• Knowledge of common information security management frameworks (e.g., NIST, FIPS-140, CSA).
• Proficiency with endpoint security tools like Crowdstrike, Microsoft Defender, Trend Micro, or similar solutions.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python, VBScript).
• Current information security certifications such as CISSP or similar certifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, along with excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health care flexible spending account
• Dependent care flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Accident insurance
• Adoption expense reimbursements
• Paid parental leave
• Educational assistance
• 401(k) plan
• Stock purchase plan
• Discounts at Marriott properties
• Commuter benefits
• Employee assistance plan
• Childcare discounts