HBSS Engineer/Administrator

Job Description

We are seeking motivated engineers to support geographically dispersed systems that integrate Linux and Microsoft services. This role focuses on operating and optimizing Host Based Security System (HBSS) and Endpoint Security Solution in a Microsoft Windows Server environment. The selected candidate will design, support, and harden solutions throughout the project lifecycle within a large-scale, multi-domain enterprise environment, embracing a DevOps model.

Responsibilities

• Provide McAfee HBSS Endpoint Security Solution (ESS) support across various environments.
• Perform performance tuning for systems and troubleshoot HBSS components.
• Deploy, maintain, and tune McAfee clients to meet current and future standards.
• Maintain and troubleshoot management systems.
• Monitor HBSS software to ensure clients and servers are operational and reporting properly.
• Ensure the environment is updated according to established standards and guidelines.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI w/ CI Poly
• Must possess a CompTIA Security+ certification or a similar IAT Level II certification.
• Experience in McAfee HBSS ESS design and management.
• Expert-level knowledge of McAfee ePO and strong experience with the McAfee HBSS ecosystem, including modules such as HIPS, DLP, and VSE.
• Hands-on experience with policy creation, tuning, and exclusions for HIPS firewall, application whitelisting, and VSE.
• Knowledge of using and applying vulnerability assessment tools, including Nessus, SCAP, STIGs, and SRGs.
• Experience with ACAS/Nessus scanning, administration, and maintenance.
• Exposure to both Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments.
• Experience managing work tasks using ticketing systems such as JIRA or ServiceNow.
• Completion of DoD 301 HBSS Advanced Administrator Course.
• Completion of DoD 501 HBSS Analyst Course.
• Experience engineering or administering workloads in cloud solutions such as AWS or Azure.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI w/ CI Poly
• Must possess a CompTIA Security+ certification or a similar IAT Level II certification.

Skills

• Expert-level knowledge of McAfee ePO and strong experience with the McAfee HBSS ecosystem, including modules such as HIPS, DLP, and VSE.
• Hands-on experience with policy creation, tuning, and exclusions for HIPS firewall, application whitelisting, and VSE.
• Knowledge of using and applying vulnerability assessment tools, including Nessus, SCAP, STIGs, and SRGs.
• Experience with ACAS/Nessus scanning, administration, and maintenance.
• Exposure to both Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments.
• Experience managing work tasks using ticketing systems such as JIRA or ServiceNow.
• Completion of DoD 301 HBSS Advanced Administrator Course.
• Completion of DoD 501 HBSS Analyst Course.
• Experience engineering or administering workloads in cloud solutions such as AWS or Azure.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans.
• ESPP (employee stock purchase program).
• 401K program with company match.
• HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan).
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program, certification prep, and access to technical and leadership courses/books/seminars.
• Certification discounts and other perks to associations like CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for benefits and other resources.
• Certified Career Coach.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Contact Information

To apply for this job, you can send your information and resume to [email protected] or call us at our Cork office +353 21 2330 150. For more details about Everforth Apex's benefits, click here.

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