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Endpoint Security Eng (MDE & Trellix) [$301k/yr+] TS/SCI-FS Poly

SYSTOLIC

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Job Requirements

Annapolis Junction, MD
Intel Agency (NSA, CIA, FBI, etc) Full Scope Polygraph
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
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Job Description

Candidates must already possess an active Top Secret/SCI w/ Full Scope Polygraph to be considered.

We are looking for an Endpoint Security Engineer to architect, deploy, and manage defense-in-depth threat protection solutions across air-gapped networks using Microsoft Defender (MDE), KQL, and Trellix HX.

Qualifications & Compensation:
• Degree: Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Years of experience: 20+ years
• Total Compensation: $301k+ yearly

Job Description:
• Lead the lifecycle engineering and scale-out architecture of endpoint security solutions, including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) and Trellix HX, across hybrid environments (on-premises, cloud, and virtual desktop infrastructures).
• Author complex system engineering and implementation plans.
• Tune agent configurations and exclusion policies to eliminate mission friction.
• Monitor overall endpoint health at scale.
• Collaborate closely with threat hunting and intelligence analysts to translate actionable threat intelligence into custom technical indicators of compromise (IOCs).
• Utilize Kusto Query Language (KQL) and YARA rules for IOC development.
• Act as a primary technical advisor to stakeholders on system risks and engineering considerations.
• Provide advanced forensic support to the Security Operations Center (SOC) during critical high-priority incidents.
• Actively mentor junior and mid-level engineering personnel within the program.
• Key skills include: Systems Engineering, Software Architecture, Technical Team Leadership, Microsoft Azure, Windows internals/drivers, Linux internals/drivers, MacOS, JIRA, Confluence, Model-Based Systems Engineering.

About SYSTOLIC:

SYSTOLIC is dedicated to giving our employees the best possible company experience so that they can focus on providing outstanding support to their customer’s mission. Our company is founded on integrity, enthusiasm, and a relentless commitment to supporting the Intelligence Community. You can learn more about us and submit an application to be considered against our current and future openings at https://systolic.com.

To learn about our compensation ranges, visit our Pay Transparency page at: https://systolic.com/pay-transparency
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