Sr. Endpoint Security Solution (ESS) Engineer (Colorado Springs)

LaunchTech•Colorado Springs, CO

20d•Onsite

About The Position

LaunchTech is seeking a Sr. Endpoint Security Solution (ESS) Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). In this role, you will lead a team of engineers responsible for endpoint security across the enterprise, ensure compliance, strengthen cyber defenses, and oversee the design and performance of the Trellix Endpoint Security environment and related cybersecurity tools. The Sr. ESS Engineer will: Lead a team of engineers ensuring the security and compliance of all endpoints within the MDA Be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of the endpoint security infrastructure, with a primary focus on Trellix Endpoint Security Provide operational and maintenance support for cybersecurity applications within the MDA environment Obtain required training and certifications to manage privileged accounts and perform O&M tasks Administer and maintain the cybersecurity suite, including account management, patching, troubleshooting, and deployment Plan and implement new cybersecurity tools to enhance overall security posture Troubleshoot complex technical issues independently or collaboratively Generate after-action, root cause, status, and activity reports Develop and maintain cybersecurity documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures Lead and mentor ESS Engineers, coordinate patching, troubleshooting, compliance activities, and support after-hours maintenance as needed

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
Must have 8, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
Must have 6, or more, years of directly related Endpoint Security experience
Must have 2, or more, years of experience working in a management or leadership role
Must have, or obtain within 3 months of start date, an HBSS administrator training certification
Must be able to support after-hour and weekend work, as needed
Must be able to maintain a restricted badge and work on site 4+ days per week
Must have a current Security+ and be enrolled in Continuing Education (CE)
Must have, or be able to obtain, an active Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

Have experience managing and leading a team of engineers
Have experience with Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS) such as Trellix (formerly McAfee), Tanium, or Elastic
Have an advanced understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices
Have experience with Windows and/or Linux environment troubleshooting
Have experience with STIGs, IAVMs, CTOs, OPORDs, and DISA Endpoint Security requirements
Be familiar with scripting languages (PowerShell, Python)
Have experience working in a DoD environment
Have experience with Network Discovery tools, vulnerability discovery and remediation, virtualization technologies (Citrix, VDI, Cisco, Linux/UNIX, VMware), scripting, firewall rules, and SQL Server tuning and administration

Responsibilities

Lead a team of engineers ensuring the security and compliance of all endpoints within the MDA
Be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of the endpoint security infrastructure, with a primary focus on Trellix Endpoint Security
Provide operational and maintenance support for cybersecurity applications within the MDA environment
Obtain required training and certifications to manage privileged accounts and perform O&M tasks
Administer and maintain the cybersecurity suite, including account management, patching, troubleshooting, and deployment
Plan and implement new cybersecurity tools to enhance overall security posture
Troubleshoot complex technical issues independently or collaboratively
Generate after-action, root cause, status, and activity reports
Develop and maintain cybersecurity documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures
Lead and mentor ESS Engineers, coordinate patching, troubleshooting, compliance activities, and support after-hours maintenance as needed