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Host Security Engineer

Talent Connection


Job Location:

Pleasanton, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 1 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 29 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Host Security Engineer

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement enterprise security solutions that improve protection across endpoints operating systems and infrastructure.
  • Develop security standards technical roadmaps and best practices aligned with industry frameworks.
  • Evaluate emerging security technologies and recommend solutions that reduce organizational risk.
  • Lead security projects from planning and architecture through deployment validation and operational support.
  • Collaborate with infrastructure networking cloud and application teams to ensure security is incorporated into new technologies and business initiatives.
  • Provide advanced troubleshooting and Tier III support for security platforms and enterprise security incidents.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and recommend improvements to strengthen detection response and prevention capabilities.
  • Support vulnerability management initiatives by identifying risks and assisting with remediation strategies.
  • Participate in architecture reviews to ensure new technologies meet enterprise security requirements.
  • Develop technical documentation implementation standards and operational procedures.
  • Assist with automation and orchestration initiatives to improve security operations and response efficiency.
  • Stay current on evolving cyber threats attack techniques and industry best practices.

 


Qualifications :

Required Qualifications

  • 7 years of experience in Information Security with experience supporting enterprise environments.
  • Strong knowledge of endpoint security technologies endpoint detection and response (EDR/XDR) antivirus anti-malware and host-based protection.
  • Experience with vulnerability management across Windows Linux databases and network infrastructure.
  • Knowledge of SIEM platforms log management security monitoring and threat detection.
  • Experience supporting incident response and security investigations.
  • Familiarity with automation and orchestration technologies used in modern Security Operations.
  • Understanding of identity authentication and access control concepts.
  • Experience evaluating and implementing enterprise security solutions.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex security issues and communicate technical findings effectively.
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Security or related field preferred. Relevant industry certifications may be considered in lieu of degree requirements.

Additional Information :

Preferred Technical Skills

  • Endpoint Security Platforms
  • EDR/XDR Solutions
  • SIEM & Log Analytics
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Threat Detection & Response
  • Security Automation
  • Operating System Security
  • File Integrity Monitoring
  • Mobile Device Security
  • Incident Response
  • Security Architecture
  • Enterprise Infrastructure Security
  • Endpoint Security (EDR/XDR Defender CrowdStrike Tanium SentinelOne)
  • SIEM & Security Monitoring (Splunk Microsoft Sentinel QRadar)
  • Vulnerability Management (Tenable Qualys Rapid7 remediation lifecycle)

Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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