Engineer - Endpoint Security

JOB SUMMARY

Marriott International is seeking a skilled and experienced Endpoint Security Engineer to join our team. This position will support the planning, deployment, and operations of several endpoint security solutions. The candidate should have a deep understanding and technical experience in one or more of the following areas Cyber Security, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Host-based Firewalls, Endpoint Hardening, across a hybrid environment. As a member of our security team, you will play a role in securing and protecting the endpoints and network against emerging threats in a large global organization.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

Required:
•    Bachelor’s degree, Certification(s) or equivalent experience in Information Security, Cyber Security, or related field(s).
•    Minimum of 5 years’ experience in endpoint security, implementation, and management of a large environment with a broad exposure to various operating systems and networks
•    Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in the design, implementation, and optimization of endpoint security solutions, including but not limited to Anti-malware, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Application Controls, Host Intrusion Detection/Prevention (HIDS/HIPS), and Host-Based Firewalls.
•    Strong understanding of malware, attack vectors, vulnerabilities, and outbreak containment strategies.
•    Solid experience across multiple operating system platforms – Windows, Linux, and macOS.

Preferred:

•    Knowledge of common information security management frameworks such as NIST, FIPS-140, CSA, and an understanding of relevant legal and regulatory requirements for PCI-DSS
•    Current related Information Security Certification (e.g. Security+, CISM, or other)
•    Experience with Networking concepts, protocols, and security methodologies.
•    Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles and organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication)
•    Knowledge or experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python, VBScript) to automate security tasks and processes.
•    Skills in root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and problem solving.
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent written, verbal, and communication skills.
•    Knowledge or experience with SSO, Active Directory, Entra, SAML, APIs, and identity integration
•    Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk)
•    Knowledge of cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and indicators of compromise
•    Experience with Service Now tickets, reports, and process development.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Design, deploy, and manage information security endpoint controls enterprise-wide in a large environment.
•    Apply ITIL or other technology management practices to endpoint security deployments and solutions.
•    Document details and processes surrounding the implementation, operations, and maintenance activities as needed.
•    Supports management, service development and improvement initiatives.
•    Work independently to problem solve, troubleshoot, and remediate endpoint security issues.

Maintaining Goals
•    Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring any delivery deadlines are met.
•    Collaborates and provides input and assistance to across all teams engaged regarding projects.

Managing Work, Projects, and Policies 
•    Manages and implements work and projects as assigned.
•    Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
•    Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Additional Responsibilities 
•    Demonstrates self-confidence, positive energy, willingness and enthusiasm.
•    Informs and/or updates leadership with any relevant information in a timely manner.
•    Manages time effectively and conducts activities in a professional and organized manner.
•    Flexible and able to perform relevant and reasonable duties assigned by their manager.

 

The salary range for this position is $84,900 to $148,100 annually. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible to receive an annual bonus.

Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue 0.04616 PTO balance for every hour worked and eligible to receive minimum of 7 holidays annually.

All locations offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insur