Sr Forescout Engineer

ECS; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Federal LLC seeks a Sr Forescout Engineer for on-site work in Honolulu, HI, with some remote support. You will design, deploy, and tune Comply-To-Connect on DoD networks, focusing on NAC, security posture, and enterprise integration.

You’ll interface with government oversight and lead engineering efforts across multi-domain environments. Ideal candidates have DoD experience, Active Secret clearance, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance or higher required.
• US citizenship is required due to DoD work.
• DoD 8570 IAT II certification or equivalent.
• Experience with network access controls and NAC solutions.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing requirements.
• Proficient with MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio).
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation habits.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience documenting complex architectures and configurations.
• Familiarity with IT security best practices and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide Engineering support for Comply to Connect on multiple DoD networks and classification domains
• Establish and maintain network analysis and monitoring tools; including health reporting and alerting
• Make recommendations to optimize stability, availability, reliability and performance of networking infrastructure
• Resolve complex networking and other technology issues with multiple parties involved
• Develop process and architecture diagrams
• Identify and provide technical SME on remediation and mitigation of all open findings from DISA STIGs
• Provide program status reports and briefings to internal management, senior leadership and government oversight officials
• Understand enterprise computing environments and TCP/IP networks including ASA, Palo Alto, Cisco, Juniper, and Brocade switches
• Possess knowledge of OS layers and cross-platform integration
• Document system configurations and ensure efficient planning and execution

Skills

Active Secret Clearance

US Citizenship

DoD 8570 IAT II

Network Access Controls

Multitasking

MS Office Suite

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Documentation

Security best practices

Tools

ACAS

Tychon

Elastic

Splunk

Intune

Job description

Job Description

ECS is seeking an Sr Forescout Engineer to work in our Honolulu, HI OR Wiesbaden, Germany office.

This role will primarily be on site, with some remote work and potentially require occasional support or Deployment of Comply to Connect (C2C) at various Army bases, CONUS and OCONUS.

We are currently seeking a talented Sr. Forescout Engineer to join our team. This role will provide engineering support and documentation to create a healthy security posture implementing Comply-To-Connect for our delivered Managed Service supporting the US Army. In this role, you will focus on design, integration, and deployment. You will provide tactical and strategic input on improving overall network operations and Network Access Control using Forescout. The selected candidate must be well versed in architectural best practices and applying them across a breadth of technologies to solve an organizational problem. You should be capable of articulating your views on the future development of technology to varying audiences, and you should understand the interaction between infrastructure and solution architecture.

• Provide Engineering support for Comply to Connect on multiple DoD networks and classification domains
• Establish and maintain network analysis and monitoring tools; including fine-tuning, health reporting and alerting
• Make recommendations to optimize stability, availability, reliability and performance of networking infrastructure.
• Resolve complex networking and other technology issues with multiple parties involved
• Develop process and architecture diagrams
• Identify and provide technical subject matter expertise on remediation and mitigation of all open findings from DISA STIGs
• Provide program status reports and briefings to internal management, senior leadership and government oversight officials
• Understanding of enterprise computing environments, distributed applications, and strong knowledge and understanding of TCP/IP networks to include ASA, Palo Alto firewalls, and Cisco, Juniper, and Brocade switches
• Advanced Administrator’s level of understanding of Operating Systems (Linux, Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX) is a plus
• Computer Networking Systems Administrator’s level Knowledge of all protocol layers
• Strong knowledge of enterprise networking environments
• Expertise in debugging and root-cause analysis in complex systems and large environments
• Experience installing, implementing and debugging network access control security solutions
• Understating of programming languages: C, Java, and Perl
• This is a “hands-on” position that requires someone who is capable of multi‑tasking. It requires an individual with a service-oriented mentality that can focus and take ownership of assignments/issues and manage/resolve those issues.
• Work well in a team oriented environment and be able to self-manage their tasks to ensure success.
• Communicate up and down within the organization; prepare detailed descriptions of issues, status updates, recommendations, and reports. Applicants must be organized with an eye for detail.

Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000

General Description Of Benefits

Required Skills

• Active Secret Clearance or higher
• US Citizen
• DoD 8570 IAT II
• 6+ yrs. experience working in a DOD environment (Contractor/Civilian/Military), preferably US Army or DISA
• Willingness to obtain Forescout Certified Engineer (FSCE) certification within 90 days of employment
• Experience with Network Access Controls
• Experience with projects across development lifecycles (analysis through implementation)
• Ability to multi‑task and effectively prioritize competing requirements
• Must be proficient with desktop programs such as MS Powerpoint, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Visio
• Must possess a high attention to detail
• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Have networking, telecom, or application development, client/server, network and internet/web development experience.
• The ability to apply IT industry standards to secure network environment.
• Experience in creating and maintaining programmatic and technical documentation to ensure efficient planning and execution, ability to manage and document system configurations.

Desired Skills

• Test plan development and execution
• TS/SCI preferred
• ITIL v3 or ITIL 4 Certification.
• Experience with the following: Windows, MDE, Trellix Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), ACAS, Tychon, Elastic/Splunk, Intune
• Knowledge of DODIN-A, JMN, and Army Networks

ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth, a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

We Value

• Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
• Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven

Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!