Parker Hannifin

Endpoint IT Security Analyst

Posted on: 4 May 2023

Cleveland, OH

Job Description

Position Summary

This role will require a high level of interaction with the business, internal teams and our key business partners to deliver solutions that meet our customers’ needs. Working in a highly collaborative environment and utilizing ONE1T principles, this role will be primarily focused on supporting and managing security as it relates Parker’s endpoint estate. Additional responsibilities may fall more broadly within the lifecycle of endpoints within the environment. 

Essential Functions:

•             Direct administration and support of Endpoint Detection and Response technology (FortiNET FortiEDR) including troubleshooting issues, setting exceptions, performing upgrades, and collaborating closely with a variety of team members.

•             Broad administration of endpoint security technology on all global endpoint devices, with primary focus on Windows operating systems. In some circumstances, Windows Servers will also be in scope.

•             Work closely with cyber and network security teams, to ensure roadmap strategy being delivered.

•             Ensuring endpoint device encryption is maintained throughout the Corporation.

•             Work closely with divisions to support effective endpoint security utilizing enterprise standards, systems and solutions.

•             Work closely with outside partners and vendors to deliver security/lifecycle solutions for the benefit of Parker.

•             Stay informed on the general security environment and landscape. Make recommendations for the betterment of the endpoint security position.

•             Research specific security threats, assess impact to Parker, recommend action and (potentially) execute changes to remediate or resolve the threat.

•             Management and support of admin rights on Windows endpoints and BeyondTrust rights management solution.

•             Prepare for and participate in occasional technical presentations to varying levels of the organization.

•             Provide after-hour technical support on occasion / as needed.

Responsibilities

•    Strong communication skills, in both verbal and written form.
•    Flexible and able to adapt to a rapidly changing global security environment.
•    Previous experience in endpoint security administration preferred.
•    Good organizational and multi-tasking skills and the ability to prioritize accordingly.
•    Proven IT analytical and troubleshooting skills along with attention to detail.
•    Ability to employ basic project management skills for technical projects preferred.
•    Positive, self-motivated individual who can deliver on goals independently with little to no daily supervision. 
•    Able to work on continuous improvement of the solutions in area of responsibility. 
•    Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending appropriate educational workshops and training courses. 

Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related area (or international equivalent) 
•    Related IT experience
•    Broad/diverse IT infrastructure knowledge outside of security preferred.
•    Previous software and desktop support experience preferred.

Parker Hannifin

Cleveland, OH

Parker-Hannifin Corporation manufactures and sells motion and control technologies and systems for various mobile, industrial, and aerospace markets worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Diversified Industrial and Aerospace Systems. The Diversified Industrial segment provides static and dynamic sealing devices; filters, systems, and diagnostics solutions to monitor and remove contaminants from fuel, air, oil, water, and other liquids and gases; connectors, which control, transmit, and contain fluid; hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical components and systems for builders and users of industrial and mobile machinery and equipment; and critical flow components for process instrumentation, healthcare, and ultra-high-purity applications, as well as components for use in refrigeration and air conditioning systems, and in fluid control applications for processing, fuel dispensing, beverage dispensing, and mobile emissions. This segment sells its products to original equipment manufacturers and their replacement markets in manufacturing, packaging, processing, transportation, mobile construction, refrigeration and air conditioning, agricultural, and military machinery and equipment industries.

The Aerospace Systems segment offers products for use in commercial and military airframe and engine programs, including control actuation systems and components, engine systems and components, fluid conveyance systems and components, fuel systems and components, fuel tank inserting systems, hydraulic systems and components, lubrication components, pneumatic control components, power conditioning and management systems, thermal management products, and wheels and brakes.

This segment markets its products directly to original equipment manufacturers and end users. The company markets its products through direct-sales employees, independent distributors, and sales representatives. Parker-Hannifin Corporation was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.