IT Security Engineer III - Distributed Compute

Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsAble to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, OfficeJob DescriptionAt Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll be part of a motivated and ambitious team that shares your enthusiasm for exploration and discovery. With an annual revenue of approximately $40 billion and a strong focus on R&D, we empower our 100,000+ colleagues to make significant impacts in the world.Location/Division Specific InformationFrederick, MD / Corporate ITDiscover Impactful Work:The Security Engineer has global responsibility for supporting solutions crafted to protect, detect, and alert security threats in our global network environment.A Day in the Life:

Provide technical SME support for cyber tool implementation and operations

Review and provide guidance around endpoint policy configuration

Work with business IT to deploy cyber security tooling to test environments and production systems

Offer post-deployment support and assistance in fixing any issues that may arise

Document lessons learned and develop plans for ongoing cyber optimization

Identify critical areas for improvement in cyber security tooling and related security technologies

Continuously provide insight on ways to apply cyber security tooling more efficiently

Ensure data security efficiency and compliance with governance policies

Monitor and analyze security events using cyber security tooling and integrations

Keys to Success:

Use influence skills to acquire agreement and participation from various groups and partners without direct control

Ensure documentation and processes are well-defined for engineered cyber security solutions

Build, test, and maintain robust cybersecurity tooling deployments

Proactively communicate and collaborate with the business on maintaining our security posture

Develop and maintain security documentation, including policies, standards, and procedures related to endpoint, pki, password management and more

Education

Bachelor's Degree in cybersecurity, computer science, systems engineering, or related field. Equivalent work experience is accepted

Certifications encouraged: Crowdstrike Certified Falcon Administrator (CCFA), CompTIA CySA+, or other relevant endpoint security certifications

Experience

5+ years of systems administration experience

3+ years of endpoint security operations experience for a large-scale company

3+ years of proven experience with endpoint security tooling or other modern endpoint and distributed compute solutions

In-depth knowledge of current Windows and macOS operating systems

Experience with implementing and managing enterprise-level endpoint security controls

Strong organization skills, leading sophisticated projects

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Strong knowledge of endpoint security principles and standard methodologies, with practical experience in implementing endpoint security tooling

Experience in conducting risk assessments and developing risk mitigation strategies for diverse endpoint environments

Strong knowledge of threat detection and incident response processes

Strong problem-solving skills in both ambiguous and tactical situations with a bias for action

Validated flexibility and ability to perform in a multidimensional environment

Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Dedication to excellence, high-quality standards, and attention to detail

Stay updated on industry trends, emerging threats, and standard methodologies in endpoint security

Join our team and make a significant impact on our world-class organization. Apply today at our careers website: http://jobs.thermofisher.com.Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and offers reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce. #StartYourStory with us and contribute to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.