System Administrator II Endpoint Security (ESS)

dlsengineering; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Health, vision, dental, life, and disb

Generous PTO

Job summary

DLS Engineering is seeking a System Administrator II Endpoint Security (ESS) professional for a full-time on-site role at Gunter Annex in Montgomery, Alabama. This position supports the AFINC program with a focus on Trellix ESS, ePO, and related security tooling to defend DoD networks.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in endpoint security, IAT-II certification, and an active Secret clearance, with the ability to work on-site and collaborate with network and security teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience with Endpoint Security Solutions including Trellix AES/Agent
• IAT-II Certification is required
• Active Secret Clearance is required

Responsibilities

• Manage Trellix Endpoint Security suite including ePO and related components
• Deploy, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot ESS tools across DoD enclaves
• Record configurations, assess security posture, and document procedures
• Coordinate with network and security personnel to remediate incidents and improve security

Skills

Endpoint security

Security compliance

Team collaboration

Tools

Trellix Agent

Trellix A&C

ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO)

Endpoint Security (ENS)

DLP

Job description

About DLS Engineering

DLS is an engineering firm with 30 years of Federal Government contracting experience. Our small business efficiencies coupled with a commitment to excellence allow us to provide reliable solutions with integrity for our nation's most critical defense and national security priorities.

Position overview:

DLS Engineering is seeking a System Administrator II Endpoint Security (ESS) professional for a full-time position in support of the Air Force Intranet Control (AFINC) program at Gunter Annex in Montgomery, Alabama. This is an on-site position.

As part of AFINC, the mission of the 26th Network Operations Squadron (26 NOS) is to provide mission assurance to the warfighter through the operation, management, and defense of the Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN). In the execution of its mission, the 26 NOS maintains network infrastructure, to include routers, switches, proxies, firewalls, servers, workstations, printers, Storage Area Networks (SAN) and test labs, to provide maneuverability and defense of both classified and unclassified networks.

A day in the life:

• Manage suites of products such as: Trellix Agent, Trellix Application and Change Control, ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO), Endpoint Security (ENS) which includes Threat Prevention and Firewall, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Policy Auditor (PA), and Rogue System Detection (RSD).
• Responsible for deploying, configuring, documenting, monitoring, maintaining, upgrading and analyzing data generated by the McAfee/Trellix ePO console (automated server tasks, trend analysis) and troubleshooting product issues, outages on systems, or errors/latency traced to ESS suite across live enclaves.
• Provide network admins and security personnel with mechanisms to prevent, detect, track, report, and remediate malicious computer- related activities and incidents across DoD networks and information systems adhering to ESS working groups and community of practices.
• Record configurations, conduct assessments, specify proper types of files organization, indexing methods, security procedures and submit suggestions to ESS schedule(s), agents, scan zones, and endpoint repository management.

When I read the below it sounds like me:

• 3+ years of professional experience with Endpoint Security Solutions to include Trellix Application and Change Control (Application Whitelisting).
• IAT-II Certification (required)
• Active Secret Clearance (required)

Other information:

• We offer a competitive salary and a 401k program with company match.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• We offer a generous paid time off package
• If accommodation is needed with the application and / or the interview process for applicants with disabilities, please contact Human Resources at 757-494-5151.
• DLS is an E-Verify company.
• DLS is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, religion, sex (pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity), national origin, or disability. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you believe you have been discriminated against, please contact Barbara Ellison. You also have the right to file a charge of discrimination with the equal employment opportunity commission.
• Must be able pass a government background check, whichwill be completed before employment.