Defender Suite Engineer: Endpoint & Cloud Apps

ENS Solutions, LLC; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401k from Day 1

PTO + 11 paid holidays

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition & Certification Support

Workers’ Compensation

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Essential Network Security (ENS) Solutions, LLC is seeking a cybersecurity specialist to implement Defender suites and manage complex Microsoft architectures in a DoD/IC aligned environment.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, DoD 8570 IAT Level II certs, and hands-on experience with Intune, Defender, and Azure hybrid deployments, with on-site operations and after-hours support as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Defender.
• Server management, virtualization, Windows server administration.
• Scripting languages, including PowerShell and KQL.
• Azure in hybrid environments, Active Directory on prem and cloud, and Group Policies.
• Experience with end user technology deployments and upgrades.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam.
• HS diploma or GED and 7+ years of IT project experience, Associate’s degree and 5+ years, or Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (e.g., CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP).
• Ability to obtain DoD 8570.01‑M CSP certification within 60 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Microsoft Defender solution and support transition to emerging Microsoft technologies.
• Develop SOPs/TTPS for maintaining agent handlers, repositories, Microsoft Intune, and Defender products.
• Deploy complex architectures based on Microsoft Intune and Endpoint Manager; coordinate testing and verification.
• Work core hours 6:00 am–6:00 pm and participate in on‑call rotation for after‑hours support.

Job description

Essential Network Security (ENS) Solutions, LLC is seeking a cybersecurity specialist to implement Defender suites and manage complex Microsoft architectures in a DoD/IC aligned environment.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, DoD 8570 IAT Level II certs, and hands-on experience with Intune, Defender, and Azure hybrid deployments, with on-site operations and after-hours support as needed.