Job Title: Security Subject Matter Expert - Endpoint
Contract Duration: Until End of Year
Location: Hybrid (Onsite as required)

Overview:

We are seeking a Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) with a strong focus on endpoint security to join a critical security initiative. This role plays a key part in shaping and governing foundational security controls within a global enterprise environment.

You will act as a strategic advisor and technical authority, supporting the development and implementation of endpoint security practices, vulnerability management, asset control, and governance-aligned with the organisation''s broader 2026 security strategy.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who may not see themselves as a traditional architect but brings deep technical insight, strategic vision, and the ability to embed practical, scalable security controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide subject matter expertise in endpoint security controls, tooling, and decision-making.
• Partner with security analysts to design, embed, and operationalise foundational security controls.
• Maintain oversight of security operations to ensure alignment with long-term strategic goals.
• Contribute to the creation and execution of the organisation''s security roadmap-ensuring controls are robust, scalable, and fit for the future.
• Translate technical and business needs into actionable security architecture guidance.
• Support governance and process standardisation across shadow IT, asset management, and vulnerability management.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across architecture, engineering, and operational teams.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Strong technical understanding of endpoint security, including hardening, tooling, and monitoring techniques.
• Experience working within large-scale or global enterprise environments.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to connect day-to-day technical work to broader business goals.
• Proven experience embedding practical security controls in collaboration with analysts and operational teams.
• Comfortable balancing high-level architectural input with hands-on visibility and governance.
• Familiar with enterprise-level security frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Endpoint technology stack is beneficial.

Additional Notes:

• This is a critical project requiring strong governance and strategic input.
• Experience in enterprise security practices and process-driven environments is essential.
• Ability to navigate and influence a holistic, global security strategy is highly valued.