Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Engineer

Job Title:Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Engineer

Location:Cracow,Poland

Employment Type:Permanent

About Hirexa Solutions:

Hirexa Solutions is a leading player in the recruitment ecosystem across the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, and India. As the fastest-growing next-generation provider of technology talent, we empower our clients to become resourceful, achieve higher productivity, adopt agile structures, and effectively execute project deliverables.

Envisioned and co-founded by veterans of the Information Technology industry, our mission is to make recruitment efficient, flawless, and cost-effective. Our unwavering commitment to strategic investments in intelligent technology underscores our passion for people and our dedication to helping organizations realize their true potential.

Job Description

 The EDR Specialist is responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing the organization’s endpoint detection and response systems. This role is critical to identifying, analyzing, and mitigating threats that could compromise enterprise security. The specialist will actively monitor endpoints for malicious activities, investigate potential security incidents, and respond to breaches or vulnerabilities in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities:

1. EDR Monitoring & Management:

- Configure, deploy, and manage EDR tools such as SentinelOne, CrowdStrike, or Microsoft Defender ATP.

- Continuously monitor endpoints for security threats and anomalies.

- Investigate suspicious activities or alerts and respond to security incidents.

- Optimize the EDR environment to improve detection capabilities and reduce false positives.

2. Incident Response:

- Lead incident detection and response efforts, including threat analysis and investigation.

- Collaborate with other security teams during active incidents to minimize damage and restore normal operations.

- Document and report on security incidents, including root cause analysis and remediation actions.

3. Threat Hunting & Intelligence:

- Conduct proactive threat hunting across endpoints to identify potential risks or vulnerabilities.

- Utilize threat intelligence feeds to detect emerging security threats and implement proactive defenses.

- Stay up to date with the latest trends in malware, cyberattacks, and other security threats.

4. Security Enhancements & Best Practices:

- Develop and implement policies and procedures for endpoint security management.

- Identify and remediate endpoint vulnerabilities using patch management and hardening techniques.

- Work closely with IT teams to ensure secure configuration and integration of endpoints with other systems.

5. Reporting & Documentation:

- Provide regular reports on the health of endpoint security systems, incident trends, and remediation efforts.

- Maintain documentation of EDR configurations, processes, and incident response activities.

- Prepare detailed post-incident reports to stakeholders, highlighting actions taken and lessons learned.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience:

- 5 - 10 years of experience in endpoint security, incident response, or cybersecurity operations.

- Hands-on experience with EDR platforms such as CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Carbon Black, or similar tools.

Skills:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.

- Knowledge of malware analysis, threat intelligence, and endpoint protection strategies.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Ability to work in high-pressure situations and make quick, informed decisions.

Certifications (Preferred):

- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

- Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) related certifications

Other Requirements:

- Ability to work independently and as part of a larger security operations team.

- Experience in a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) environment is a plus.

- Willingness to participate in on-call rotations for incident response.

Position Overview:

For one of our partners, we are seeking a EDR who will be responsible for EDR,Security,. The ideal candidate will possess the necessary skills and experience to contribute to the success of our partner organization.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume. We look forward to hearing from you!