Trellix Security Engineer

Job Family: IT Cyber Security

Travel Required: Up to 10%

Clearance Required: Active Public Trust

What You Will Do:

• Lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of Trellix security architecture.
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security events and threats across endpoints and infrastructure.
• Configure and operate endpoint protection policies and detection rules.
• Conduct security assessments and coordinate remediation activities.
• Integrate Trellix with enterprise systems.
• Lead troubleshooting, triage, and root cause analysis.
• Develop process documentation, SOPs, and system configuration hardening guides.

What You Will Need:

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD “PUBLIC TRUST”; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY and maintain an active HHS/NIH clearance are preferred.
• Minimum of THREE (3) years of hands‑on experience with deploying and maintaining Trellix in an enterprise environment.
• Minimum of a Bachelors Degree is required.
• Deep understanding of NIST SP 800-53 and FISMA requirements.
• Soft Skills:
  
  Strong communication and analytical thinking; ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and deadlines.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience developing automated data pipelines or integrating APIs into Power BI dashboards.
• Certifications:
  
  Active CompTIA Security+ CE preferred. Other certifications (CISSP, CEH, or cloud-related) are a plus.
• Familiarity with Service Now or Splunk Security Essentials.
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework and vulnerability prioritization methodologies (e.g., EPSS, CVSS v3).
• Prior experience within a federal or HHS environment.

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$. 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
• annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and  protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse:

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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