Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS) Engineer

General Dynamics • Tampa, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as an Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS) Engineer and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT: As an ESS Systems Engineer , the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of USCENTCOM. You will play a crucial role in supporting cybersecurity operations and enterprise endpoint protection on the CITS contract The ESS Systems Engineer is responsible for engineering, deploying, integrating, and sustaining USCENTCOM's Endpoint Security Solutions across enterprise networks. This role ensures comprehensive protection of workstations, servers, and mission systems through the implementation and maintenance of endpoint security technologies such as endpoint detection and response (EDR), host-based intrusion prevention (HIPS), endpoint encryption, device control, and vulnerability management agents. The engineer will support capability development, lifecycle management, and modernization efforts across both pre-production and production environments.

Requirements

• Certification: Applicable DoD 8140 / DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III Certification
• Experience: 8+ years of related experience
• Required Skills: Hands on experience with endpoint security solutions such as EDR, HIPS, encryption, device control, and vulnerability management agents.
• Strong understanding of endpoint protection strategies, cybersecurity best practices, and industry frameworks.
• Experience supporting large scale enterprise environments, including Windows and Linux endpoints.
• Ability to analyze endpoint security events, identify risks, and support incident response activities.
• Experience deploying and maintaining virtual appliances and servers supporting endpoint security tools.
• Strong documentation skills for configuration guides, SOPs, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional IT and cybersecurity teams.
• Security clearance level: TS/SCI clearance required
• US citizenship required

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with USCENTCOM or other DoD organizations.
• Familiarity with enterprise EDR platforms, host based security tools, and endpoint management systems.
• Experience with automation and orchestration tools (e.g., Ansible, PowerShell, Python).
• Knowledge of cloud-based endpoint security concepts and hybrid cloud integrations.
• Ability to support end to end endpoint security engineering across pre production and production networks.
• CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Responder (CCFR)
• Trellix/McAfee Certified Product Specialist (ENS, ePO)
• Tanium Certified Operator or Tanium Certified Administrator

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain endpoint security solutions including EDR, HIPS, encryption, device control, and vulnerability management agents.
• Monitor endpoint security platforms for performance, health, and security events; provide proactive recommendations for optimization.
• Analyze endpoint alerts, suspicious activity, and security incidents; support triage, investigation, and remediation.
• Integrate endpoint security solutions with enterprise systems, SIEM platforms, and cybersecurity workflows.
• Support lab-based testing, validation, and integration of new endpoint security technologies prior to enterprise rollout.
• Develop and maintain documentation for endpoint security configurations, SOPs, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, network, and systems teams to implement enterprise-wide endpoint protection enhancements.
• Assist in vulnerability management activities, including agent deployment, scanning, reporting, and remediation coordination.
• Participate in security audits, compliance reviews, and accreditation activities related to endpoint security.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members and other IT personnel.
• Engage with vendors to resolve technical issues, evaluate new capabilities, and support lifecycle management.
• Conduct system upgrades, patching, and maintenance to ensure endpoint security tools remain current and effective.
• Support enterprise modernization initiatives by identifying opportunities to automate, streamline, and enhance endpoint security operations.
• Produce reports, dashboards, and data sets to support leadership decision making and continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist in the design and implementation of new endpoint security capabilities to strengthen enterprise defense.
• Participate in capacity planning for endpoint security tools and supporting infrastructure.
• Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to enhance endpoint protection, performance, and availability.
• Develop and deliver training sessions for staff on endpoint security best practices and secure configuration management.
• Support lifecycle testing, integration, and validation of emerging endpoint security technologies within lab environments.
• Contribute to cybersecurity modernization efforts by identifying innovative approaches to improve automation, orchestration, and operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
• To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees