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Sophos Engineer
Location
United States
Posted
118 days ago
Salary
Not specified
4 yrs expEnglishCyber SecurityDNSLinuxTcp/ip
Job Description
• Install, configure, and manage Sophos Central, including endpoint protection, server protection, XDR, and device control.
• Deploy and administer Sophos Firewall (XG/XGS series) including security policies, NAT rules, SSL/TLS inspection, VPN (IPSec & SSL), and high availability.
• Configure and maintain Sophos Email Security, anti-spam, outbound filtering, and email encryption.
• Implement and monitor Sophos Intercept X with EDR/XDR for threat detection and response.
• Manage Sophos Mobile (MDM) for device enrollment, compliance, and application control.
• Perform upgrades, patching, firmware updates, and license renewals across all Sophos products.
• Monitor security dashboards and alerts through Sophos Central and respond to incidents.
• Investigate malware outbreaks, suspicious activity, or compromised endpoints.
• Perform root cause analysis and prepare incident reports.
• Create and optimize firewall policies, VLANs, web filtering, IPS, and application control.
• Maintain network segmentation and ensure zero-trust access principles.
• Implement MFA, secure access, and compliance policies as per organizational standards.
• Conduct regular audits of endpoints, servers, and firewall configurations.
• Provide L1–L3 support for issues related to Sophos products.
• Assist users with endpoint installations, isolation, clean-up, and recovery.
• Coordinate with Sophos Support for escalations or advanced troubleshooting.
• Prepare technical documentation, security playbooks, and configuration guides.
• Conduct end-user and internal team training on security best practices.
• Maintain accurate records of configurations, changes, and incident logs.
Job Requirements
- 4–6 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT security, or network security.
- Hands-on experience with Sophos Central, Sophos XG/XGS Firewall, Intercept X, EDR/XDR, and Email Security.
- Strong understanding of: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN Firewall rule management Endpoint security Malware analysis basics
- Experience with Windows and Linux environments.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Good communication skills for end-user support and customer interaction.
Benefits
- Clear scope with no ambiguity over deliverables.
- Opportunity for repeat engagements based on performance.
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