Endpoint Security as a Service (ESS) Engineer/Administrator
Endpoint Security as a Service (ESS) Engineer/Administrator
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$ 89700 - 162150
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Job Description
Leidos is seeking a skilled and driven Endpoint Security as a Service (ESS) Engineer and Administrator to join our team at the Washington Navy Yard where innovation meets mission.
What Youll Do
As an ESS Engineer and Administrator you wont just maintain systems youll elevate them. Youll be part of a collaborative team that installs configures and fine-tunes advanced security solutions to ensure critical network infrastructure runs at peak performance. Youll also evaluate emerging technologies and shape the future of endpoint protection across a highly sensitive environment.
Your Impact Includes:
- Overseeing the full lifecycle of the ESS and its agents install manage maintain and optimize.
- Creating and deploying custom ESS signatures and policies.
- Proactively monitoring ESS for intrusions failures and performance anomalies.
- Ensuring reliable and secure endpoint operations across all clients and servers.
- Troubleshooting ESS deployments and policy rollouts across local and remote systems.
- Conducting threat analysis and crafting custom security rules tailored to advanced exploits and vulnerabilities.
- Providing in-depth reporting on system health event trends and module performance.
- Supporting major updates and compliance efforts including STIG-mandated Trellix upgrades.
- Helping design and evaluate network components and develop cutting-edge technical solutions.
Basic Qualifications:
- Active Top Secret clearance (SCI eligible).
- 8 years of IT experience including 2 years focused on ESS (or equivalent experience in lieu of degree).
- DOD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher.
- Expertise in Windows Server 2016 and endpoint platforms such as Trellix Agent ENS FW PA DLP RSD and ePO.
- Strong analytical skills with a knack for troubleshooting under pressure.
Preferred Qualifications:
- TS/SCI clearance and DOD 8570 IAT Level III certification.
- Hands-on experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux VMware Microsoft Hypervisor or RedHat VM Manager.
- Familiarity with SADR environments and maintaining ePO servers.
- Completion of Basic and Advanced ESS DISA training.
If youre ready to take on one of the most vital roles in national security cyber defense lets talk. This is your chance to lead from the front in safeguarding critical systems at one of the countrys most strategic sites.
Original Posting:
June 30 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $89700.00 - $162150.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
