BigFix SME/Architect

Job Family :
Systems Engineering

Travel Required :
Up to 10%

Clearance Required :
Active Top Secret (TS)

What You Will Do:

• Architect, engineer, and sustain DOJ's enterprise BigFix environment used for endpoint compliance and configuration management across all Components except FBI.
• Primary Subject Matter expert for the platform, including driving the use of new features, leading major upgrades, assessing functionality gaps, and communicating with the customer base.
• Provide Tier 2/3 engineering support, including advanced troubleshooting, diagnostics, and remediation for BigFix platform issues within the Federal Secure Enclave.
• Lead platform upgrades, patching cycles, module deployments, and capability enhancements in coordination with infrastructure teams and HCL (or HCL-approved partners).
• Develop custom fixlets, automation scripts, baselines, dashboards, and compliance content tailored to mission needs.
• Engage directly with DOJ Components to gather requirements, resolve issues, and advise on endpoint compliance strategy and BigFix best practices.
• Maintain authoritative engineering documentation, SOPs, configuration baselines, and change control artifacts.
• Support audits, reporting, and compliance activities aligned with DOJ security standards and enclave governance.
• Drive long-term roadmap planning, architectural improvements, and modernization initiatives for the DOJ enterprise BigFix platform.

What You Will Need:

• Must be US Citizen.
• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance.
• 8+ years of experience designing and architecting highly complex IT systems
• Demonstrated SME-level mastery of HCL BigFix, including architecture, engineering, lifecycle management, and custom content development.
• Proven experience delivering Tier 2/3 support for large-scale endpoint management or security systems.
• Hands-on experience operating in secure enclave or high-side environments.
• Strong understanding of enterprise compliance (patching, vulnerability management, configuration enforcement).
• Ability to lead architecture forums, component discussions, and cross-functional technical engagements.
• Experience working with platform vendors such as HCL or HCL-approved partners.
• Ability to communicate excellently for interfacing with DOJ Components and senior technical stakeholders.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Prior experience supporting DOJ Components, federal law enforcement, or IC mission environments.
• BigFix Administrator or Specialist certifications.
• Familiarity with:
  
  • STIGs, NIST 800-53, SCAP, CIS Benchmarks
  • SIEM integrations (Splunk, Elastic, etc.)
  • Automation, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines
  • Windows/Linux hardening and enterprise security tooling
• Experience designing BigFix deployments in virtualized or multi-enclave architectures.

The annual salary range for this position is $149,000.00-$248,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

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