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Endpoint Security Engineer – Defender Suite, McAfee, Compliance-Focused
About the client:
Our client is a leading consultancy delivering enterprise-grade security solutions across regulated environments. This role supports the deployment and optimisation of endpoint protection platforms with a strong focus on compliance and automation.
About the role:
We are seeking an experienced Endpoint Security Engineer to lead the implementation and management of endpoint protection technologies including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, McAfee ePO, ENS/EDR, and Application Whitelisting (AWL). The role involves policy enforcement, agent infrastructure management, and automation using SCCM, Intune, and Ansible, while ensuring alignment with ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, and PCI-DSS standards.
Key Responsibilities:
This is a 6-month contract role based in Melbourne, commencing as soon as available. You’ll work on high-impact endpoint security initiatives in a compliance-driven environment.
How to Apply
Please upload your resume to apply. We will be in touch with further instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Please note that you may be required to complete selection criteria to finalise your application.
Regarding any questions or clarification, be sure to get in touch with Farbar Siddiq at farbars@whizdom.com.au or call 0489922211.
Pre-employment screening may include ID and work rights verification, security clearance validation, and other client-requested checks.
Endpoint Security Engineer
| Job title : | Endpoint Security Engineer |
| Contract type : | Contract |
| Location : | Melbourne |
| Sectors : | |
| Salary : | $50 - $60 p/Hour Inclusive Super |
| Start date : | 2025-08-11 00:00:00 |
| Duration : | 6.00 Months |
| Job Reference : | V-55004 |
| Contact name : | Farbar Siddiq |
| Contact email : | farbars@whizdom.com.au |
| Job published : | 2 days ago |
About the client:
Our client is a leading consultancy delivering enterprise-grade security solutions across regulated environments. This role supports the deployment and optimisation of endpoint protection platforms with a strong focus on compliance and automation.
About the role:
We are seeking an experienced Endpoint Security Engineer to lead the implementation and management of endpoint protection technologies including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, McAfee ePO, ENS/EDR, and Application Whitelisting (AWL). The role involves policy enforcement, agent infrastructure management, and automation using SCCM, Intune, and Ansible, while ensuring alignment with ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, and PCI-DSS standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deploy, administer, and optimise endpoint protection platforms.
- Manage agent infrastructure and policy enforcement across enterprise endpoints.
- Automate configuration and compliance tasks using SCCM, Intune, and Ansible.
- Implement security controls aligned with ISO 27001, NIST, and PCI-DSS.
- Develop scripts and automation using PowerShell and YAML.
- Support cross-platform agent deployment and endpoint hardening.
- 5+ years in endpoint security and infrastructure management.
- Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Defender, McAfee ePO, ENS/EDR, and AWL.
- Strong knowledge of SCCM, Intune, and Ansible.
- Experience with compliance frameworks and automation scripting.
- Microsoft Security Operations Analyst or Endpoint Administrator certification.
- McAfee Certified Product Specialist (ePO, ENS, EDR, AWL).
- CISA, CISM, or equivalent certifications.
- Experience with Linux endpoint protection and Zero Trust architecture.
This is a 6-month contract role based in Melbourne, commencing as soon as available. You’ll work on high-impact endpoint security initiatives in a compliance-driven environment.
How to Apply
Please upload your resume to apply. We will be in touch with further instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Please note that you may be required to complete selection criteria to finalise your application.
Regarding any questions or clarification, be sure to get in touch with Farbar Siddiq at farbars@whizdom.com.au or call 0489922211.
Pre-employment screening may include ID and work rights verification, security clearance validation, and other client-requested checks.