Endpoint Cybersecurity Engineer

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Job Description Summary:

The Endpoint Security Engineer is responsible for securing and managing endpoint devices across the organization. This role includes designing, deploying, and maintaining endpoint protection solutions, with a specialized focus on Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, Microsoft Defender for Office, Microsoft Information Protection and Data Loss Protection (DLP), Ivanti AppSense, Palo Alto Cortex XDR, and Symantec Endpoint Protection and Encryption. The engineer ensures endpoint configurations are aligned with security policies, mitigates risks, and supports proactive security initiatives through monitoring, scripting, and automation.

Responsibilities And Duties:

Implement and manage endpoint security solutions across clinical and administrative systems.
Monitor and respond to endpoint threats using EDR platforms (e.g., Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Palo Alto Cortex XDR) if directed by the SOC.
Develop automation scripts (PowerShell, Python, Bash) to streamline security.
Integrate endpoint telemetry into SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel) for real-time threat detection and compliance reporting.
Enforce application allowlisting/whitelisting policies to protect against unauthorized software execution.
Strengthen email security posture to defend against phishing and ransomware attacks using tools like Proofpoint or Microsoft Defender for Office 365.
Deploy and manage DLP solutions to prevent unauthorized access or transmission of ePHI (electronic Protected Health Information).
Collaborate with compliance and risk teams to ensure endpoint security aligns with HIPAA, HITECH, and NIST 800-53 standards.
Assist in SOC related activities when it pertains to Endpoint.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School or GED

Additional Job Description:

• 3+ years in endpoint security or enterprise IT security roles.
• Solid understanding of endpoint configuration, Windows security settings, and GPOs.
• Manage enterprise-wide endpoint security solutions.
• Maintain and optimize Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Cloud Apps, Office, and DLP policies.
• Configure and support Ivanti AppSense, Symantec Endpoint Protection and Encryption platforms.
• Collaborate with IT and Security teams to enforce endpoint hardening standards.
• Create and maintain documentation for security configurations, processes, and standards.
• Support audits and compliance efforts through endpoint security reporting and evidence gathering.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

• Developing and maintaining scripts (PowerShell, Python, etc.) to automate endpoint security tasks.
• Analyzing endpoint telemetry and threat data for trends and proactive improvements.
• Knowledge of modern attack vectors and endpoint defense strategies.
• Experience with healthcare data systems and database technologies (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL).
• CISSP, CASP, or equivalent certification
• Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture in healthcare environments.
• Familiarity with SIEM integration and log analysis.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Proactive and detail oriented.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

IS Adminlstration

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Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment