Senior Engineer - Endpoint(EDR) is responsible for post-sales product & service implementation and for completing assigned projects in a manner consistent with the team’s Operational Standard, which emphasizes the importance of providing exceptional customer service. They are also responsible for meeting consulting billing objectives.
How you'll make an impact:
Working knowledge primarily on M365 (Intune, MFA, Conditional Access Policy, Entra ID) and have understanding of any of these tools such as EDR/XDR (CrowdStrike, MS Defender, Sentinel One, Cortex, Netskope, MCAS) and DLP
Performing regular checks on synchronization, monitoring and health checks
Provide recommendations to the Customer security team on changes to global policies. Analyze application & Configuration settings, Policies & custom rule sets, historical performance data & provide recommendations.
Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) - identity and access management.
Microsoft Defender Suite - Endpoint, Identity, Office 365, Cloud Apps.
Microsoft Purview - data governance, DLP, retention, and eDiscovery.
Implement and maintain security, compliance, and governance controls.
Manage Conditional Access, MFA, and privileged access strategies. Power Platform & Automation.
Lead development and governance of Power Automate workflows and Power Apps solutions.
Drive adoption of low-code automation across the business.
Understanding of security by design principles and architecture level security concepts
Sound security engineering knowledge (technical) so as to work collaboratively with the Tech Leads and software/products architects to ensure secure Products.
Good Knowledge on ITIL, Incident Management, Change Management and Problem Management including analysis and response.
Understand and manage the requirements of being part of a 24x7 on-call operation, including but not limited to, shift hand-over, operational advice, guidance, support and escalation.
Good knowledge on reporting, documentation etc
What we're looking for:
Have 5-8 years of relevant experience, primarily on CrowdStrike & M365 Defender (Intune, MFA, Conditional Access Policy, Entra ID) and have understanding of any of these tools such as EDR/XDR Sentinel One, Cortex, Netskope, MCAS) and DLP
A Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or related field is required.
Thorough understanding of large-scale environments
Strong presentation and verbal communication skills
Process-oriented individual with strong attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
Excellent, detailed writing skills
Ability to build relationships with and influence other functional areas.
Well-developed negotiation skills.
Ability to build consensus.
Strong interpersonal skills
This role demands the availability of 24/5 shifts and on call support
This role is Work from Office (3 days a week).
What you can expect from Optiv
A company committed to our inclusive value through our Employee Resource Groups
Work/life balance
Professional training resources
Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)
EEO Statement
Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Skills Required
- 5-8 years of relevant experience with CrowdStrike and Microsoft 365 Defender, including Intune, MFA, Conditional Access, and Entra ID
- Understanding of EDR/XDR tools such as SentinelOne, Cortex, Netskope, or MCAS, and DLP
- Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or a related field
- Thorough understanding of large-scale environments
- Strong presentation and verbal communication skills
- Process-oriented approach with strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent detailed writing skills
- Ability to build relationships with and influence other functional areas
- Well-developed negotiation skills
- Ability to build consensus
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Availability for 24/5 shifts and on-call support
- Availability to work from the office three days per week
Optiv Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Optiv and has not been reviewed or approved by Optiv.
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Retirement Support — Immediate vesting with a clear 401(k) match and a solid retirement setup are emphasized in official materials. This positions retirement benefits as a dependable part of the total package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — A flexible, no‑accrual “Recharge” policy for eligible exempt roles and traditional PTO for non‑exempt roles are highlighted. Hybrid/remote flexibility also appears frequently across role descriptions.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options with FSA/HSA (including a company HSA contribution) are described. Company‑paid life, AD&D, and short‑/long‑term disability further strengthen core protections.
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What We Do
Optiv is a security solutions integrator – “one-stop” trusted partner with a singular focus on cybersecurity. Our end-to-end cybersecurity capabilities span risk management and transformation, cyber digital transformation, threat management, security operations, identity and data management, and integration and innovation, helping organizations realize stronger, simpler and more cost-efficient cybersecurity programs that support business requirements and outcomes. At Optiv, we are modernizing cybersecurity to enable clients to innovate their consumption models, integrate infrastructure and technology to maximize value, achieve measurable outcomes, and realize complete solutions and business alignment.
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