Endpoint Security Engineer - Senior with Security Clearance

MAXISIQ; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Endpoint Security Engineer to join their team in Arlington. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for deploying and maintaining advanced endpoint detection and response technologies, ensuring the security of critical systems. Your expertise will help troubleshoot complex issues and design tailored security policies to meet client needs. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of cybersecurity, collaborating with a talented team and making a significant impact on mission-critical operations. If you are passionate about endpoint security and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in endpoint security.
• Hands-on experience with CrowdStrike or HBSS deployment and configuration.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain EDR technologies in client environments.
• Troubleshoot implementation issues and interface with support.

Skills

Deployment of EDR technologies

Troubleshooting technical issues

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

CrowdStrike

HBSS

Job description

Company Description
Since 2006, MAXISIQ has advanced the state of Cyber RDT&E by bringing together industry expertise in software, hardware, communications and security, and leveraging decades of operational experience to deliver exceptional value to communities and the critical missions they support. Join us where we innovate, develop smarter solutions, technologies, services, and actionable capabilities for our clients– right when they need it most.

Job Description
MAXISIQ is seeking an Endpoint Security Engineer (Senior) to support mission critical operations in Arlington, VA. This is a full–time position pending award, expected in March 2025.

What You'll Be Doing:

1. Work with client POCs to perform any/all activities related to the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of CrowdStrike or HBSS Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) and Anti–Virus (A/V) technologies in the client's environment.
2. Troubleshoot and resolve implementation issues as they arise, including interfacing with CrowdStrike or HBSS support.
3. Help the client find solutions to any particularly challenging technical issues they may encounter.
4. Design and document CrowdStrike or HBSS policies and engineering procedures.
5. Ensure CrowdStrike or HBSS policies are configured and customized to the client's environment and needs.
6. Tune CrowdStrike or HBSS as needed for the client's environment to include identifying false positives and implementing exclusions.

Qualifications

1. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
2. DoD 8570 IAM/IAT Level II certification. (This will change to a DoD 8140 equivalent once a DISA 8140 policy is released.)
3. Clearance: Secret clearance.
4. Experience: 8 years of relevant experience.
5. Hands–on keyboard experience performing deployment and configuration of Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) technologies, specifically, CrowdStrike or HBSS.
6. Experience with both Windows and Linux operating systems and networks.
7. Varied experience across the endpoint and network security space – AV, EDR, incident response, forensics, SIEM, firewall, HIPS/IDS, etc.
8. Knowledge of advanced search and reporting commands.
9. Demonstrated ability to create complex dashboards, forms, and visualizations.
10. Strong understanding of system log files and other structured and non–structured data.
11. Ability to perform independently with very little guidance, but also able to work as part of a team to complete the overall project.
12. Excellent communication, technical, and customer service skills with the ability to interact at very high levels within the client organization are of critical importance.

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class.