Job Requirements
Chantilly, VA
Intel Agency (NSA, CIA, FBI, etc) Full Scope Polygraph
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
$175,000 - $185,000
Job Description
Job Title: Sr. Trellix Cybersecurity Engineer
Location: Chantilly, VA
Eligibility: Candidate must possess an active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
clearance
Job Description:
Seeking a Senior Trellix Cybersecurity Engineer with RMF ISSO expertise
to architect, implement, and manage a comprehensive Trellix security
environment while supporting RMF compliance activities.
This role requires expertise in deploying / utilizing Trellix ,
configuring and managing all modules, performing STIG compliance across
integrated devices including Microsoft SQL, and ensuring cybersecurity
compliance through direct ISSO responsibilities. The candidate will
support various infrastructure environments to ensure their security
posture meets DoD and IC mission objectives.
This is a full-time permanent on-site role in Chantilly, VA.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and manage Trellix ePO and associated modules
from initial deployment to operational sustainment.
- Integrate Trellix with Microsoft SQL databases, ensuring optimal
performance, availability, and security compliance.
- Develop and implement STIG hardening for all systems associated with
Trellix deployment, including endpoints, servers, and databases.
- Configure and manage endpoint security, DLP, threat prevention, and
advanced Trellix modules to support CDAO AI/ML mission security
requirements.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and remediate findings to maintain
system compliance with DoD and CDAO security standards.
- Develop operational documentation, SOPs, and as-built configurations
for sustainment.
- Collaborate with security teams, system administrators, and data
engineers to integrate Trellix into AI/ML workflows securely.
- Provide Tier III support and subject matter expertise for all
Trellix-related issues and projects.
Additional Duties – RMF ISSO Roles & Responsibilities:
- Serve as Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for assigned
systems.
- Support development, implementation, and maintenance of RMF
packages, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security
Assessment Reports (SARs), and Plans of Action and Milestones
(POA&Ms).
- Conduct continuous monitoring activities, vulnerability scanning,
and security control assessments.
- Coordinate with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and
Authorizing Official (AO) to maintain system Authorization to
Operate (ATO) status.
- Ensure security requirements are integrated into system designs
supporting operations.
- Maintain knowledge of evolving DoD, RMF, and CDAO cybersecurity
policies to ensure compliance and proactive risk management.
Required Qualifications:
- 8+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience, with significant
hands-on expertise in Trellix (McAfee) architecture and
administration.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related
field.
- Active TS/SCI Clearance required.
- 8570 IAT II compliant certification (e.g., Security+, CCNA Security,
CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP).
- Cloud Security Certification (e.g., AWS Certified Security –
Specialty, CCSK, CCSP, Azure Security Engineer Associate) Desired.
- Expert-level knowledge in deploying and managing Trellix ePO, Threat
Prevention, DLP, and associated modules in DoD environments.
- Demonstrated experience setting up Trellix from scratch, including
policy configuration, system deployment, and integration with
Microsoft SQL databases.
- Strong understanding of DoD STIG compliance, vulnerability
management, and security hardening for Windows and Linux systems.
- Experience performing RMF ISSO responsibilities within classified
environments.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience
working in cross-functional mission-focused teams.
- U.S. Citizenship required due to contract requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Trellix/McAfee Certified Product Specialist or similar vendor
certifications.
- Familiarity with SIEM integrations involving Trellix and enterprise
logging solutions.
- Experience with STIG compliance automation tools (e.g., SCAP, DISA
STIG Viewer).
- Ability to develop security engineering solutions in alignment with
RMF, NIST, and DoD cybersecurity frameworks.
Location: Chantilly, VA
Eligibility: Candidate must possess an active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
clearance
Job Description:
Seeking a Senior Trellix Cybersecurity Engineer with RMF ISSO expertise
to architect, implement, and manage a comprehensive Trellix security
environment while supporting RMF compliance activities.
This role requires expertise in deploying / utilizing Trellix ,
configuring and managing all modules, performing STIG compliance across
integrated devices including Microsoft SQL, and ensuring cybersecurity
compliance through direct ISSO responsibilities. The candidate will
support various infrastructure environments to ensure their security
posture meets DoD and IC mission objectives.
This is a full-time permanent on-site role in Chantilly, VA.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and manage Trellix ePO and associated modules
from initial deployment to operational sustainment.
- Integrate Trellix with Microsoft SQL databases, ensuring optimal
performance, availability, and security compliance.
- Develop and implement STIG hardening for all systems associated with
Trellix deployment, including endpoints, servers, and databases.
- Configure and manage endpoint security, DLP, threat prevention, and
advanced Trellix modules to support CDAO AI/ML mission security
requirements.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and remediate findings to maintain
system compliance with DoD and CDAO security standards.
- Develop operational documentation, SOPs, and as-built configurations
for sustainment.
- Collaborate with security teams, system administrators, and data
engineers to integrate Trellix into AI/ML workflows securely.
- Provide Tier III support and subject matter expertise for all
Trellix-related issues and projects.
Additional Duties – RMF ISSO Roles & Responsibilities:
- Serve as Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for assigned
systems.
- Support development, implementation, and maintenance of RMF
packages, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security
Assessment Reports (SARs), and Plans of Action and Milestones
(POA&Ms).
- Conduct continuous monitoring activities, vulnerability scanning,
and security control assessments.
- Coordinate with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and
Authorizing Official (AO) to maintain system Authorization to
Operate (ATO) status.
- Ensure security requirements are integrated into system designs
supporting operations.
- Maintain knowledge of evolving DoD, RMF, and CDAO cybersecurity
policies to ensure compliance and proactive risk management.
Required Qualifications:
- 8+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience, with significant
hands-on expertise in Trellix (McAfee) architecture and
administration.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related
field.
- Active TS/SCI Clearance required.
- 8570 IAT II compliant certification (e.g., Security+, CCNA Security,
CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP).
- Cloud Security Certification (e.g., AWS Certified Security –
Specialty, CCSK, CCSP, Azure Security Engineer Associate) Desired.
- Expert-level knowledge in deploying and managing Trellix ePO, Threat
Prevention, DLP, and associated modules in DoD environments.
- Demonstrated experience setting up Trellix from scratch, including
policy configuration, system deployment, and integration with
Microsoft SQL databases.
- Strong understanding of DoD STIG compliance, vulnerability
management, and security hardening for Windows and Linux systems.
- Experience performing RMF ISSO responsibilities within classified
environments.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience
working in cross-functional mission-focused teams.
- U.S. Citizenship required due to contract requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Trellix/McAfee Certified Product Specialist or similar vendor
certifications.
- Familiarity with SIEM integrations involving Trellix and enterprise
logging solutions.
- Experience with STIG compliance automation tools (e.g., SCAP, DISA
STIG Viewer).
- Ability to develop security engineering solutions in alignment with
RMF, NIST, and DoD cybersecurity frameworks.
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