<p>We are looking for a Security Engineer to join a Contract assignment supporting endpoint protection and device readiness for an aviation-focused organization in Petaluma, California. This role is ideal for someone who combines hands-on desktop support experience with a strong grounding in cybersecurity and can help prepare, secure, and validate user hardware for deployment. The position involves onsite collaboration, practical troubleshooting, and day-to-day security operations across laptops and other endpoint devices.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare laptops and endpoint equipment for deployment by imaging systems, completing device setup, and verifying configuration standards.</p><p>• Install, configure, and confirm the performance of security applications so devices meet internal protection and compliance expectations before release to users.</p><p>• Execute hardware diagnostics, operating system checks, and security validation activities to confirm each asset is ready for production use.</p><p>• Review remote work environments and identify steps needed to improve home office security and reduce endpoint-related risk.</p><p>• Administer and support endpoint security and identity tools, including CrowdStrike and Okta,for provisioning.</p><p>• Monitor endpoint events and security notifications, investigate issues, and take appropriate action to address potential threats or control gaps.</p><p>• Apply desktop security requirements by maintaining endpoint safeguards, identity controls, and device protection practices.</p><p>• Partner with Help Desk and other technical teams to assist with hardware rollouts, employee onboarding, and resolution of security-related device issues.</p><p>• Support patching efforts, vulnerability remediation work, and other ongoing initiatives designed to strengthen endpoint security.</p><p>• Provide onsite technical assistance for endpoint hardware, device administration, and operational security needs during the engagement.</p>

• At least 3 years of experience in endpoint security, desktop support, infrastructure security, or a related information security function.<br>• Demonstrated hands-on ability to image, configure, deploy, and troubleshoot laptops, desktops, and other endpoint hardware.<br>• Working knowledge of endpoint protection platforms such as CrowdStrike and related security technologies.<br>• Experience with Okta, identity and access management practices, and desktop security controls.<br>• Ability to analyze, prioritize, and respond to endpoint alerts, security incidents, and operational issues.<br>• Familiarity with patch management, vulnerability remediation, and endpoint administration tools such as NinjaOne or similar platforms.<br>• Understanding of Windows environments, cloud-connected systems such as Azure, and secure computing standards in regulated or high-security settings.<br>• Strong collaboration and troubleshooting skills, with experience working alongside Help Desk, Infrastructure, and Security teams.

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