Application Engineer Expert Level

ITC is a Woman Owned Small Business delivering exceptional consultation to the U.S. Government in Systems/Software Engineering Cybersecurity Solutions Mission Operations/INTEL Analysis and Management Services in order to enable our customers to solve the most challenging problems. With continued growth comes opportunity and we are currently searching for a Top-Secret SCI with polygraph-cleared Expert-Level Application Engineer.

Responsibilities:

As part of the Secure the Enterprise initiative develop capabilities to shift from the current manual system security

evaluation and authorization process to a new model that emphasizes automation streamlined processes and approvals

continuous monitoring and assessment and network data gathering across the entire life cycle of a project.

Deploy configure test manage and optimize endpoint detection and response solutions across the NSA enterprise. Establish comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for EDR functionalities and lead training sessions to empower SOC analysts in maximizing platform efficiency and threat visibility.

Responsible to the deployment testing management and optimization of endpoint detection and response solutions. This role involves deploying configuring testing and monitoring EDR capabilities to traditional on premises and cloud environments. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in endpoint security cloud applications Windows forensics large enterprise endpoint deployments and SOC analyst support.

• Must already possess an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph in order to be considered
• Twelve (12) years minimum experience and a High School Diploma/GED.
• Ten (10) years minimum experience and an Associates Degree.
• Eight (8) years minimum experience and a Bachelors Degree.
• Six (6) years minimum experience and a Masters Degree.
• Four (4) years minimum experience and a Doctorates Degree.
• EDR Solutions: Proficient in one or more EDR platforms (Trellix HX/EDRF or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint EDR preferably both).
• Cloud Applications: Experience with cloud security and familiarity with cloud service providers (AWS or Azure preferably both).
• Cloud Security: Experience securing cloud-hosted workloads using EDR solutions and understanding cloud-native security controls and logging (Microsoft Sentinel Microsoft Defender Microsoft Purview AWS CoudWatch AWS CloudTrail AWS GuardDuty or AWS Security Hub). CCSP Certified Cloud Security Professional certification or equivalent.
• Security Operations Center (SOC) Support: Experience supporting SOC functions such as assisting in monitoring training analysts documenting SOPs incident response coordination analysis of security events and process/procedure improvement. Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SOAA) or equivalent.
• Network Security: Understanding of network protocols traffic analysis and intrusion detection systems (CompTIA Security is required).
• Windows Forensics: In-depth knowledge of Windows operation system internals registry and file system. Familiarity with forensic tools like EnCase FTK or open-source alternatives. SANS Windows Forensic Analysis (FOR500) or equivalent.

Desired:

• Threat Hunting: Proactive identification and investigation of potential security threats and anomalies.
• Incident Response: Experience in managing and responding to security incidents including containment eradication and recovery.
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM): Familiarity with SIEM systems for log analysis and correlation (e.g. Splunk Elastic Microsoft Sentinel).
• Scripting and Automation: Proficient in scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell Python) for automating tasks and workflows.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102)

Benefits for this position include:

• 401K plan with company contributions (safe harbor and profit sharing)
• 11 Federal holidays 21 Days PTO
• Medical Dental & Vision with substantial company contributions
• Company provided Life LTD and STD Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts/ Flexible Spending Accounts
• Referral Bonuses
• Performance Bonuses
• Tuition Assistance for Education Training and Professional certifications
• Career Development

Many factors can influence final salary including but not limited to relevant prior work experience specific skills and competencies education and certifications. Final salary can also be influenced by a positions geographic location Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates.

The salary Range for this position is: $225 - $305k

ITC is an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants or employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion ethnic or national origin ancestry age sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy (including childbirth or related condition) citizenship familial status mental or physical disability status veteran status genetic information other non-disqualifying disability or any other characteristic protected by law.