KG Talent

Security Engineer - Endpoint & Desktop Security Specialist

KG Talent  •  Sydney, AU (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Security Engineer – Endpoint & Desktop Security Specialist | Kanji IT

Secure the workforce. Strengthen the endpoint. Enable Zero Trust.

KGIT is seeking a highly capable and proactive Security Engineer – Endpoint & Desktop Security Specialist to join our growing cybersecurity team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in protecting enterprise devices and strengthening our security posture through modern endpoint security, device management, encryption, and identity-driven access controls.

Reporting directly to the CISO, you will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of endpoint security controls across the organisation, helping drive a mature Zero Trust security model.

About the Role

As the Endpoint & Desktop Security Specialist, you will be responsible for securing enterprise endpoints across a complex technology environment. You will work closely with security, infrastructure, and service delivery teams to ensure devices remain protected, compliant, and resilient against evolving cyber threats.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining hands-on technical expertise with strategic security initiatives and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain endpoint security controls across enterprise devices
  • Manage endpoint protection, threat detection, and response capabilities
  • Develop and enforce secure device configuration baselines aligned with industry best practices
  • Manage device compliance, patching, and configuration management processes
  • Implement and maintain full-disk encryption and key management practices
  • Monitor endpoint security posture and drive remediation activities
  • Support Zero Trust initiatives through device trust and access control integration
  • Partner with security operations teams to enhance detection and response capabilities
  • Evaluate, test, and implement new endpoint security technologies
  • Develop and maintain security standards, documentation, and policies

About You

  • 2–5+ years of experience in endpoint security, device management, infrastructure security, or a related cybersecurity role
  • Strong understanding of endpoint security technologies and modern security controls
  • Experience managing enterprise endpoint environments across Windows and mobile platforms
  • Knowledge of encryption technologies and key management practices
  • Understanding of Zero Trust architecture and device-based access controls
  • Familiarity with authentication and networking protocols
  • Experience with scripting, automation, or security tooling is highly regarded
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities

Highly Regarded

  • Experience supporting large-scale or multi-tenant environments
  • Exposure to enterprise endpoint management platforms
  • Knowledge of security frameworks, compliance standards, and security maturity models
  • Relevant industry certifications such as Security+, CISSP, Microsoft Security, or similar

Why Join KGIT?

At KGIT, you'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful cybersecurity initiatives that directly impact the security and resilience of the organisation. You'll collaborate with experienced technology and security professionals, gain exposure to modern security architectures, and help shape the future of endpoint security across the business.

If you're passionate about cybersecurity, endpoint protection, and building secure modern workplaces, we'd love to hear from you.

KG Talent

About KG Talent

At KG Talent, we specialise in connecting great people with great companies.

We’re proud to partner with a select group of respected Australian businesses — helping them find the right people to grow their teams and supporting candidates as they take the next step in their careers.

We take pride in our personalised approach. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all recruitment — every role, every team, and every person is unique. That’s why we take the time to understand both our partner companies and our candidates, ensuring every placement feels like the right fit for both sides.

Our focus is on quality, not quantity. We build long-term relationships with the organisations we represent, giving us deep insight into their culture, values, and goals. This allows us to provide candidates with genuine insight and confidence as they explore opportunities within these businesses.

Whether you’re looking for your next career move or hiring within one of our partner organisations, KG Talent is here to make the process simple, transparent, and human.

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