Endpoint Policy Analyst

Apex Systems; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and 401

EspP and 401K with company match

HSA and EAP

Certification discounts

Career coaching

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems seeks a junior Endpoint Policy Analyst to bolster enterprise Endpoint Security through policy development and strategic oversight in Alexandria, VA. The role guides transitions from on‑prem devices to virtual desktops, cloud platforms, and containerized servers, with a focus on practical policy outcomes.

The candidate should have a cybersecurity foundation, familiarity with EPP, SIEM, and SOAR, and proven ability to draft, review, and publish security policies while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or a related field; CISSP if degree is not in cybersecurity.
• Minimum 5 years of cybersecurity or IT experience; 9+ years if no degree.
• Experience in endpoint or network security with endpoint hardening.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and publish policies, minimum security documents, and guidance for devices.
• Help maintain Endpoint Security requirements and guidance documentation.
• Engage with contacts and vendors to align security efforts.
• Map security tools to implementation outcomes.
• Review endpoint reporting to support metrics and trend analysis.
• Lead a working group delivering enterprise cyber solutions.
• Develop briefings, talking points, and presentations for client stakeholders.
• Track tasks and due dates to meet delivery schedules across workstreams.

Skills

Endpoint security

Cybersecurity basics

Policy development

Documentation

Communication

Vendor coordination

Team leadership

Metrics & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related field

CISSP certification if degree not cybersecurity

Tools

Cisco ISE

Forescout

Microsoft 365 E5/G5 suite (MDE, Intune, Entra ID, Purview)

Job description

Job#: 3044602

Job Description:

Endpoint Policy Analyst

Location: Alexandria, Virginia (Hybrid)

Role Overview

We are seeking a junior Endpoint Policy Analyst to join a dynamic endpoint security team. This is a policy-focused position responsible for supporting the strategic oversight of an enterprise-wide Endpoint Security Program. The role involves transitioning security focus from on-premises hardware to modern environments such as virtual desktops, cloud platforms, and containerized servers. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in cybersecurity and an understanding of endpoint security principles to contribute to policy development and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and publish policies, minimum security documents, and guidance for various device types.
• Help maintain Endpoint Security requirements and guidance documentation.
• Engage with component points of contact and vendors to align security efforts.
• Map security tool capabilities to implementation outcomes.
• Review endpoint reporting to assist in metric development and trend analysis.
• Lead a working group focused on delivering enterprise cyber solutions.
• Develop briefings, talking points, and presentations for client stakeholders.
• Track tasks and due dates to ensure the team meets delivery schedules across multiple workstreams.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a cybersecurity field or a related discipline. A CISSP certification is required if the degree is not in a cybersecurity field.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity or IT is required. Alternatively, 9+ years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in endpoint security or network security, including hardening endpoints to mitigate risks.

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of cybersecurity policies and principles.
• Familiarity with Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) capabilities.
• Proficiency in communicating clearly through oral, written, and visual means.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a Chief Information Officer (CIO) or a military command.
• Experience serving in the US Armed Forces.
• Experience with Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS).
• Experience with Cisco Identity Services Engine or Forescout.
• Experience with Microsoft E5 or G5 suite, including MDE, Intune, Entra ID, and Purview.

Work Environment

This position follows a hybrid work model, requiring presence onsite three days per week and allowing for remote work two days per week.

Benefits Overview

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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