Senior Systems Engineer – Endpoint Security

CACI International Inc; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 131,800 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

CACI International Inc in Fort Meade, MD is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer specializing in Endpoint Security. This role involves leading engineering efforts for the National Security Agency’s EDR Program and ensuring secure endpoint defenses.

The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of experience, including expertise with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Trellix HX. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer on similar programs.
• Proven experience planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts.
• Five (5) additional years of experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle engineering and architecture of endpoint security solutions.
• Develop deployment strategies and implementation plans.
• Monitor and maintain enterprise endpoint health at scale.

Skills

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Expertise

Trellix HX Expertise

Operating System & Forensic Knowledge

Collaboration Skills

Technical Frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

MECM/SCCM or Intune

Kusto Query Language (KQL)

Atlassian suite tools (Jira, Confluence)

Job description

Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer – Endpoint Security

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

The Opportunity

CACI is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer that will serve as a principal technical leader and subject matter expert for the National Security Agency’s Enterprise Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Program. Working within a highly classified, multi-domain environment, you will shape the strategic architecture, integration, deployment, and optimization of world‑class endpoint security platforms including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) and Trellix HX. This is a chance to directly strengthen national security by engineering resilient endpoint defense capabilities that provide full enterprise visibility, rapid threat containment, and robust configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle engineering and scale‑out architecture of MDE and Trellix HX across hybrid environments, including on‑premises, cloud, and virtual desktop infrastructures (VDI).
• Develop advanced system engineering documentation, deployment strategies, and implementation plans.
• Optimize agent configurations, exclusion policies, and system performance to ensure mission success and minimize friction across high‑demand environments.
• Monitor and maintain enterprise endpoint health at scale.
• Work directly with threat hunters and intelligence analysts to convert actionable intelligence into custom technical indicators of compromise (IOCs) using KQL and YARA.
• Serve as a primary technical advisor to Government stakeholders regarding system risks, design decisions, and engineering recommendations.
• Provide advanced forensic and technical support to the SOC during high‑priority incidents.
• Mentor junior and mid‑level engineers, fostering growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Qualifications

Required

• 20+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer on programs of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Proven experience planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) additional years of Systems Engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Expertise: Hands‑on engineering experience with MDE architecture, deployment via MECM/SCCM or Intune, policy ring management, and advanced hunting using Kusto Query Language (KQL).
• Trellix HX Expertise: Proven ability to engineer, deploy, and manage Trellix HX controllers and agents within air‑gapped or highly restricted networks, including creating OpenIOC and YARA rules.
• Operating System & Forensic Knowledge: Deep understanding of Windows, Linux, and macOS internals, including file systems, registries, and process execution behavior.
• Professional Certifications: Compliance with DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level II or III baseline requirements.

Desired

• Vendor Certifications: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC‑200), Azure Security Engineer (AZ‑500), and/or Trellix engineering certifications.
• Methodologies & Tools: Experience with Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Cameo, and Atlassian suite tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Technical Frameworks: Familiarity with NSA Technical Manual standards (e.g., NSA DS‑89) and defense‑in‑depth engineering principles.
• Core Competencies: Demonstrated collaboration skills, transparency in managing high‑consequence systems, and a passion for developing and mentoring technical talent.

What You Can Expect

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high‑performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The Proposed Salary Range For This Position Is

$131,800 - $290,000

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.