Endpoint Security Engineer (ID 41)

Washington, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Endpoint Security Engineer with deep expertise in configuring and maintaining a variety of endpoint managers. The ideal candidates skillset will be in navigating assessment deployment and management of at least three different endpoint tools within a defense agency environment. This role demands significant experience in securing environments that span both on-premises and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) as well as hands-on experience with endpoint security solutions and industry-leading EDR/EPP platforms. The strongest candidates will have experience in Trellix Tanium Crowdstrike and MDE (tools are listed in order of importance) as well as experience managing endpoint security team(s) while remaining hands-on and technically adept. Experience with Agile project methodologies utilizing Jira for efficient project tracking and delivery is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Endpoint Security Solutions:
Lead the deployment configuration and ongoing management of multiple endpoint security tools; in particular some tools may need to be deployed configured and managed simultaneously in order to protect agency assets from advanced threats across all platforms including Oracle Cloud.
Cloud Security Integration:
Design implement and optimize endpoint protection solutions for Oracle Cloud workloads ensuring consistency with agency security requirements and regulatory standards.
Threat Detection & Incident Response:
Monitor endpoints for indicators of compromise using available tools triage alerts configure policies/alerts and support incident response with SOC and IT teams as requested.
Policy & Compliance Management:
Develop implement and enforce endpoint security policies/procedures.
Project Delivery via Agile/Jira:
Participate actively in Agile teams leveraging Jira for sprint management incident/trouble ticket tracking and documentation to improve cross-team collaboration.
Optimization & Enhancement:
Continuously improve security controls and processes incorporating automation to increase efficiency and stay abreast of advancements in endpoint security technology across diverse tools.
Training & Documentation:
Document security processes create SOPs/runbooks and deliver training/mentoring to colleagues and junior staff.

Qualifications

At least 7 years in IT/cybersecurity with strong operational experience in endpoint security technologies.
Practical experience deploying and managing endpoint security platforms such as Tanium Trellix (formerly McAfee) Symantec SentinelOne or VMware Carbon Black. Candidates with experience in Trellix Tanium Crowdstrike and MDE (in that order) will be prioritized for interviews. Additional tool experience on top of these 4 priorities is considered a strong bonus.
Familiarity with Oracle Cloud deployments and API/SIEM integrations.
Strong background in Agile teaming with practical Jira usage.
Demonstrated ability to deliver results in secured compliance-driven (DoD or similar) environments.
Soft skills: Excellent communication documentation and problem-solving skills. This role will manage several team members; candidates should have experience managing up down and horizontally. Mission-driven detail-oriented and adaptable in a regulated environment. Effective mentor and collaborator who thrives in cross-functional teams. Proactive in learning new security tools and methodologies. Comfortable making security recommendations to executive leadership (commercial and Federal).
Active Secret clearance required

Preferred Certifications

Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate or similar relevant to MDE
CrowdStrike Falcon Administrator (CCFA) or higher
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) certification or equivalent
Tanium Certified Operator
Trellix Product Specialist
CompTIA Security CISSP or equivalent cybersecurity credential

Position Overview We are seeking a Senior Endpoint Security Engineer with deep expertise in configuring and maintaining a variety of endpoint managers. The ideal candidates skillset will be in navigating assessment deployment and management of at least three different endpoint tools within a defense...

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

Endpoint Security Solutions:
Lead the deployment configuration and ongoing management of multiple endpoint security tools; in particular some tools may need to be deployed configured and managed simultaneously in order to protect agency assets from advanced threats across all platforms including Oracle Cloud.
Cloud Security Integration:
Design implement and optimize endpoint protection solutions for Oracle Cloud workloads ensuring consistency with agency security requirements and regulatory standards.
Threat Detection & Incident Response:
Monitor endpoints for indicators of compromise using available tools triage alerts configure policies/alerts and support incident response with SOC and IT teams as requested.
Policy & Compliance Management:
Develop implement and enforce endpoint security policies/procedures.
Project Delivery via Agile/Jira:
Participate actively in Agile teams leveraging Jira for sprint management incident/trouble ticket tracking and documentation to improve cross-team collaboration.
Optimization & Enhancement:
Continuously improve security controls and processes incorporating automation to increase efficiency and stay abreast of advancements in endpoint security technology across diverse tools.
Training & Documentation:
Document security processes create SOPs/runbooks and deliver training/mentoring to colleagues and junior staff.

Qualifications

At least 7 years in IT/cybersecurity with strong operational experience in endpoint security technologies.
Practical experience deploying and managing endpoint security platforms such as Tanium Trellix (formerly McAfee) Symantec SentinelOne or VMware Carbon Black. Candidates with experience in Trellix Tanium Crowdstrike and MDE (in that order) will be prioritized for interviews. Additional tool experience on top of these 4 priorities is considered a strong bonus.
Familiarity with Oracle Cloud deployments and API/SIEM integrations.
Strong background in Agile teaming with practical Jira usage.
Demonstrated ability to deliver results in secured compliance-driven (DoD or similar) environments.
Soft skills: Excellent communication documentation and problem-solving skills. This role will manage several team members; candidates should have experience managing up down and horizontally. Mission-driven detail-oriented and adaptable in a regulated environment. Effective mentor and collaborator who thrives in cross-functional teams. Proactive in learning new security tools and methodologies. Comfortable making security recommendations to executive leadership (commercial and Federal).
Active Secret clearance required

Preferred Certifications

Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate or similar relevant to MDE
CrowdStrike Falcon Administrator (CCFA) or higher
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) certification or equivalent
Tanium Certified Operator
Trellix Product Specialist
CompTIA Security CISSP or equivalent cybersecurity credential