Enterprise - Senior Application Engineer - EDR, AWS, Microsoft

Erias Ventures•Annapolis Junction, MD

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an Application Engineer to deploy, configure, test, manage, and optimize endpoint detection and response solutions across the NSA enterprise. Establish comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for EDR functionalities and lead training sessions to empower SOC analysts in maximizing platform efficiency and threat visibility. Responsible for the deployment, testing, management, and optimization of endpoint detection and response solutions. This role involves deploying, configuring, testing, and monitoring EDR capabilities to traditional on premises and cloud environments. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in endpoint security, cloud applications, Windows forensics, large enterprise endpoint deployments, and SOC analyst support. This position may allow for partial telework.

Requirements

A current Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position.
Twelve (12) years minimum experience and a High School Diploma/GED.
Ten (10) years minimum experience and an Associate's Degree.
Eight (8) years minimum experience and a Bachelor's Degree.
Six (6) years minimum experience and a Master's Degree.
Four (4) years minimum experience and a Doctorate's Degree.
Proficient in one or more EDR platforms (Trellix HX/EDRF or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint EDR, preferably both).
Experience with cloud security and familiarity with cloud service providers (AWS or Azure, preferably both).
Experience securing cloud-hosted workloads using EDR solutions and understanding cloud-native security controls and logging (Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview, AWS CloudWatch, AWS CloudTrail, AWS GuardDuty, or AWS Security Hub).
CCSP Certified Cloud Security Professional certification or equivalent.
Experience supporting SOC functions such as assisting in monitoring, training analysts, documenting SOPs, incident response coordination, analysis of security events, and process/procedure improvement.
Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SOAA) or equivalent.
Understanding of network protocols, traffic analysis, and intrusion detection systems (CompTIA Security+ is required).
In-depth knowledge of Windows operating system internals, registry, and file system.
Familiarity with forensic tools like EnCase, FTK, or open-source alternatives.
SANS Windows Forensic Analysis (FOR500) or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Proactive identification and investigation of potential security threats and anomalies.
Experience in managing and responding to security incidents, including containment, eradication, and recovery.
Familiarity with SIEM systems for log analysis and correlation (e.g. Splunk, Elastic, Microsoft Sentinel).
Proficient in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automating tasks and workflows.
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102).

Responsibilities

Deploy, configure, test, manage, and optimize endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions across the enterprise.
Establish comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for EDR functionalities.
Lead training sessions to empower SOC analysts in maximizing platform efficiency and threat visibility.
Deploy, test, manage, and optimize EDR solutions in traditional on-premises and cloud environments.
Support SOC functions such as monitoring, training analysts, documenting SOPs, incident response coordination, analysis of security events, and process/procedure improvement.

Benefits

Above Market Hourly Pay
11% Roth or Traditional 401k with Immediate Vesting and Deposit
Spot Bonuses for Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
Professional Development Bonuses for Certificates and Degrees
Company subsidized Medical Coverage
100% Company Paid Vision and Dental Coverage
100% Company Paid Long Term Disability , Short Term Disability , and Group Life Insurance
Monthly Wellness Reimbursement
Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules and Birthday Off
Amazon Prime Membership and Monthly Internet Reimbursement
Technology and Productivity Allowance for Equipment and Supplies
Morale Building and Company Events to Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
Onboarding and Annual Swag
Company Paid Professional Development and Training