Jobs, fresher vacancy - Security SME (end point) • UK

Company: Experis UK

UK

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.