Trellix Endpoint Engineer

About the role

You'll be embedded with our team supporting the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) — one of the Intelligence Community's most critical GEOINT missions. This is a long-term, stable contract meaning you get the stability of a large program with the agility of a specialized team.

Responsibilities

• Architect and enforce security configurations that protect networks, devices, and data from real-world threats
• Lead engineering and sustainment of enterprise Trellix endpoint security solutions (ENS, DLP, Policy Auditor, FIM, Application Whitelisting)
• Drive security infrastructure from design through implementation — including system configuration, standards documentation, and policy management
• Partner directly with software vendors and the customer to research and roll out enterprise-wide security enhancements
• Own incident investigation and reporting, and lead the charge on corrective action
• Advise senior leadership and customers with clear, actionable status reports and security assessments

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance — must be current; polygraph required post-hire
• DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification — current
• CSSP Infrastructure Support cert (CEH, CySA+, or similar) — or ability to obtain within 120 days
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field + 5 years of hands-on experience
• Solid expertise administering applications in Windows enterprise environments
• Proven experience with Trellix product suite in large-scale deployments
• Familiarity with DoD Architecture Framework and enterprise network strategic planning
• Comfortable briefing senior stakeholders and translating technical complexity into clear guidance

Qualifications

Preferred: - CISSP certification - Experience with cloud-native security solutions - Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks like NIST, CIS, or ISO 27001

Skills

• Strong understanding of Windows operating systems and enterprise environments
• Experience with Trellix Endpoint Security Suite
• Knowledge of security architecture and design principles
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python)

Benefits

Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Accrued PTO, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and more!

Pay

The salary range for this position is typically $170-175k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Schedule

This is a long-term, stable contract role.