Endpoint & Email Security Engineer (contract)

Job Description

Company: Wells Fargo

Location: Charlotte, US

Title: Endpoint & Email Security Engineer

Location: 1525 W W T Harris Blvd Charlotte, NC

Duration: 18 months

Work Engagement: W2

Work Schedule: 3 days in office/2 days remote

Benefits on offer for this contract position: Health Insurance, Life insurance, 401K and Voluntary Benefits

Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Endpoint & Email Security Engineer to join our cybersecurity team. This role is responsible for engineering, supporting, and enhancing enterprise endpoint and email security platforms, while leading threat detection, incident response, and continuous security improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Proofpoint, CrowdStrike, and FireEye/Mandiant, along with strong technical capabilities in endpoint protection, email security, and modern threat defense.

Responsibilities:

• Engineer and support endpoint security tools (CrowdStrike, Defender, BitLocker, Symantec, etc.) across Windows, macOS, and Linux
• Manage email security platforms (Proofpoint, FireEye/Mandiant)
• Automate processes and integrate security tools to improve detection and response
• Lead incident response for endpoint and email threats (phishing, malware, BEC)
• Analyze logs, telemetry, and alerts to identify and remediate threats
• Conduct root cause analysis, forensics, and threat hunting
• Partner with SOC, infrastructure, and security teams
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to team initiatives
• Maintain documentation, standards, and security best practices

Requirements:

• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• Experience in Information Security Engineering
• Hands-on experience with EDR tools (CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender) and Windows administration
• Experience with enterprise email security platforms (Proofpoint, FireEye, or similar)
• Scripting experience (PowerShell or Python)
• Familiarity with SDLC and SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk)
• Strong knowledge of phishing and email-based threats
• Ability to deliver high-quality engineering solutions aligned with business goals
• Experience with REST APIs, cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP), and tool integrations
• Knowledge of Zero Trust, NIST, ISO, or MITRE ATT&CK frameworks
• Familiarity with DMARC, DKIM, SPF, and BEC prevention
• Relevant degree or industry certifications (CISSP, GIAC, OSCP, etc.)

Source: LinkedIn