Endpoint Security Solutions Engineer - Adapt Forward

Endpoint Security Solutions Engineer 
Charleston, SC
Minimum Secret Clearance required with upgrade eligibility to Top Secret 

As an ESS Engineer you will configure, install, host and perform operations and maintenance for the DHA ESS ePolicy Orchestrator servers and client-side application system components, as well as support the implementation and maintenance of ESS for DHA systems and other tools used by for management of the network protection suites and MHS Intranet. 

Position Requirements and Duties:
•    Evaluate Host Intrusion Prevention events by using any combination of vendor documentation, research, operational testing, developer support, and systems administration support to determine if ESS events are legitimate functions or an indicator of malicious activity.
•    Assist customers (local and remote) with troubleshooting ESS point product installations and configurations using Trellix documentation and log files.
•    Develop custom ESS signatures based on information from JFHQ-DODIN, DHA Cyber Operations Center, NIWC CSSP, and other stakeholders.
•    Coordinate with systems administrators to deploy and test new software.
•    Coordinate with all stakeholders to schedule and test ESS upgrades and maintenance.
•    Install, configure, and deploy ESS point products as required by DoD, DHA, SPAWAR CSSP, or other security leadership. 
•    Tune ESS module policies IAW good security practice and in support of the DHA mission.
•    Track, measure and evaluate ESS compliance across the enterprise.
•    Participate in rotational on-call duties to provide after-hours support

Qualifications:
•    US Citizen 
•    AT least 3 years of experience using, maintaining and/or administering ESS on DoD (or equivalent) Environment
•    Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline or at least five years of directly relevant experience 

Desired Qualifications:
•    Experience in an enterprise environment (2000 or more servers).
•    Background in Windows and Linux OS’ systems administration.
•    Software troubleshooting with Trellix Platinum support assistance.
•    Scripting (PowerShell or Python preferred).
•    Experience developing DLP policy and troubleshooting Device Control Module (DCM).
•    Experience with Policy Auditor.
•    Experience with Trellix Application and Change Control (TACC).
•    Experience with Trellix Rogue System Detection (RSD).
•    Experience with DISA’s Continuous Monitoring Risk Scoring (CMRS) Site.
•    Experience deploying products via SCCM.
•    Experience with Trellix ePO Endpoint Deployment Kit (EEDK).
•    Familiarity with Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS).
•    ESS Administrator 201 
•    ESS Advanced Administrator 301
•    Experience with ServiceNow ITSM Ticketing System.
•    Experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint/XDR

Certifications:
•    DoD approved IA baseline certification(s) 8570 IAT Level II Certification
•    DoD 8140 Category – CSSP Auditor

 

Company Overview

Adapt Forward is a cybersecurity solutions provider for some of the nation’s most valuable information systems. Leveraging advanced threat assessment technology and experience in building high-level information security infrastructure, we develop adaptive solutions uniquely tailored to our customers’ business objectives to protect sensitive data against sophisticated threats in an increasingly complex security environment.

Summary of Benefits

• Comprehensive Physical Wellness Package, including Medical, Dental, Vision Care, plus Flexible Spending Accounts for health- and dependent-care are included in our standard benefits plan.
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Contribution is immediately available and vested.
• Annual Training Budget to be used for conference attendance, school enrollment, certification programs, and associated travel expenses.
• Eleven Federal Holidays, plus three weeks of PTO/vacation/sick leave that accrues at a rate of ten hours per month.
• Employee Assistance Program: Counseling/legal assistance and other employee well-being programs are also offered.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Adapt Forward is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, religion, age, gender, sexuality, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Adapt Forward promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

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