Enterprise Systems Engineer MDE, Windows, KQL

Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We valuecreative problem-solvingopen communication andempowering our employeesto make decisions and put forth new ideas.

Our staff includes technical experts working across multiple disciplines bringing diverse perspectives to every project. We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of atechnicallystrongandgrowth-orientedcompany focused on bringinginnovative solutionsto the difficult mission problems facing our customers.

Description
We are seeking a skilled Systems Engineer whoserves as a principal technical leader and subject matter expert within the National Security Agencys Enterprise Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Program. Operating in a highly classified multi-domain infrastructure the successful candidate will drive the strategic architectural design end-to-end integration deployment and optimization of premier endpoint security platforms specifically Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) and Trellix HX. This critical role bridges high-level systems architecture with operational defense capabilities ensuring total endpoint visibility robust threat containment and resilient configuration management across all enterprise and mission-critical assets to defend national security infrastructure against sophisticated cyber threats.

The Systems Engineer is responsible for leading the lifecycle engineering and scale-out architecture of MDE and Trellix HX across hybrid environments including on-premises cloud and virtual desktop infrastructures (VDI). This includes authoring complex system engineering and implementation plans tuning agent configurations and exclusion policies to eliminate mission friction and monitoring overall endpoint health at scale. The engineer will collaborate closely with threat hunting and intelligence analysts to translate actionable threat intelligence into custom technical indicators of compromise (IOCs) utilizing Kusto Query Language (KQL) and YARA rules. Additionally the individual will act as a primary technical advisor to Government stakeholders on system risks and engineering considerations provide advanced forensic support to the SOC during critical high-priority incidents and actively mentor junior and mid-level engineering personnel within the program.

Clearance
A current Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position.Twenty (20) years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope type and complexity is required. Demonstrated experience in planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts is required. Bachelors degree in System Engineering Computer Science Information Systems Engineering Science Engineering Management or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelors degree.

Required skills:

• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) Expertise: Proven engineering experience with MDE architecture deployment strategies via MECM/SCCM or Intune policy ring management and advanced hunting using Kusto Query Language (KQL).
• Trellix HX Expertise: Demonstrated experience engineering deploying and managing Trellix HX (formerly FireEye) controllers and agents within air-gapped or highly restricted networks including the creation of OpenIOC and YARA rules.
• Operating System & Forensic Knowledge: In-depth technical understanding of Windows Linux and macOS internals including file systems registry structures and process execution mechanics.
• Professional Standards: Compliance with DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level II or III baseline certifications.

• Vendor Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200) Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) or Trellix Certified Engineering credentials.
• Methodologies & Toolsets: Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Cameo and workflow management within the Atlassian Suite (Jira Confluence).
• Technical Frameworks: Familiarity with NSA Technical Manual Standards (e.g. NSA DS-89) and defense-in-depth engineering principles.
• Core Competencies: Strong record of team collaboration exceptional transparency in managing high-consequence infrastructure and an aptitude for
  developing technical leadership pipelines.

Benefits
Erias Ventures provides a complete package of wealth health and happiness expected salary range for this position depending on education and years of experience is $240000 - $275000.

Wealth Benefits:

• Above Market Hourly Pay
• 11% RothorTraditional 401kwith Immediate Vesting and Deposit
• Spot Bonusesfor Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
• Professional Development Bonusesfor Certificates and Degrees

Health Benefits:

• Company subsidizedMedicalCoverage
• 100%Company PaidVisionandDentalCoverage
• 100%Company PaidLong Term DisabilityShort Term Disability andGroup Life Insurance
• MonthlyWellness Reimbursement

Happiness Benefits:

• Paid Time OffwithFlexible WorkSchedules andBirthday Off
• Amazon Prime MembershipandMonthlyInternetReimbursement
• TechnologyandProductivity Allowancefor Equipment and Supplies
• Morale BuildingandCompany Eventsto Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
• Onboarding and AnnualSwag
• Company Paid Professional DevelopmentandTraining

At Erias Ventures we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment based on merit without discrimination. We welcome individuals regardless of race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.

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