" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSenior XDR/Endpoint Security Engineer, 12+ Contract, $1100 - $1250/day NV1/NV2\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19473\"\u003e Australia \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19474\"\u003e New South Wales \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 6/11/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEmployment type:\u003c/strong\u003e Contract\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecialisation:\u003c/strong\u003e Cybersecurity | Endpoint Security | SOC | XDR\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the opportunity\u003c/strong\u003e Our client is seeking an experienced \u003cstrong\u003eXDR / Endpoint\u003cbr\u003e Security Engineer\u003c/strong\u003e for a contract opportunity supporting enterprise security operations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We\u0026rsquo;re looking for a hands-on cybersecurity professional with strong endpoint detection and response (EDR/XDR) capabilities, solid Security Operations Centre (SOC) experience and the ability to investigate, detect and respond to security threats.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The ideal candidate will have practical experience with one or more leading endpoint security platforms, including Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR, CrowdStrike Falcon or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKey responsibilities\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMonitor, investigate and respond to security alerts and incidents across endpoint environments.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage, configure and optimise EDR/XDR security platforms.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConduct threat detection, investigation, triage and incident response activities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalyse endpoint telemetry to identify suspicious activity, malicious behaviour and potential security breaches.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop and tune detection rules, policies and alerts to improve security effectiveness.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport threat hunting, incident containment and remediation activities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork closely with SOC analysts, security engineers and incident response teams.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify opportunities to improve detection coverage, reduce false positives and strengthen security operations.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSkills and experience\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEssential:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong hands-on experience with at least one of the following: \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePalo Alto Networks Cortex XDR\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCrowdStrike Falcon EDR/XDR\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint / Microsoft Defender XDR\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated experience working within a SOC or security operations environment.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong understanding of endpoint detection, threat investigation and incident response.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience analysing security alerts, endpoint logs and suspicious activity.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnowledge of common attack techniques, malware behaviour and endpoint security controls.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong troubleshooting, analytical and communication skills.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHighly regarded:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience across multiple EDR/XDR platforms.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFamiliarity with SIEM/SOAR technologies and security automation.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience with MITRE ATT\u0026amp;CK, threat hunting and detection engineering.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExposure to enterprise-scale endpoint security deployments.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRelevant cybersecurity certifications.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout Needus:\u003c/strong\u003e Needus specialises in connecting organisations with experienced professionals across cybersecurity, cloud security, AI and technology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We understand the technical capabilities required to succeed in complex security environments and work closely with candidates to identify opportunities aligned with their expertise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eInterested?\u003c/strong\u003e If you have strong EDR/XDR expertise and enjoy working at the forefront of security operations, we\u0026rsquo;d love to hear from you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eApply now or contact Needus for a confidential discussion.\u003c/strong\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search 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