HBSS Engineer​/Administrator Security Clearance

Position: HBSS Engineer/Administrator with Security Clearance
Job #: 3039196 Apex Systems is currently hiring a HBSS Engineer/Administrator with a Gov Con client. This role is in support of a program with the NRO. Project Details / Mission Supported:
• Provide McAfee HBSS Endpoint Security Solution (ESS) support across various environments.

• Perform performance tuning for systems and troubleshoot HBSS components.

• Deploy, maintain, and tune McAfee clients to meet current and future standards.

• Monitor HBSS software to ensure clients and servers are operational and reporting properly.

• Ensure the environment is updated according to established standards and guidelines.

• Maintain and troubleshoot management systems.
Qualified candidates will have the following experience and skills:

• Must possess a CompTIA Security+ certification or a similar IAT Level II certification.

• Experience in McAfee HBSS ESS design and management.

• Expert-level knowledge of McAfee ePO and strong experience with the McAfee HBSS ecosystem, including modules such as HIPS, DLP, and VSE.

• Hands-on experience with policy creation, tuning, and exclusions for HIPS firewall, application whitelisting, and VSE.

• Knowledge of using and applying vulnerability assessment tools, including Nessus, SCAP, STIGs, and SRGs.

• Experience with ACAS/Nessus scanning, administration, and maintenance.

• Exposure to both Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments.

• Experience managing work tasks using ticketing systems such as JIRA or Service Now.

Location:

Chantilly, VA
Onsite expectation:
Onsite
Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/ CI Poly
Salary/Pay range: $75-90/hr W2

PLEASE NOTE:

Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense TS/SCI w/ CI Poly security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment
* If you are interested, please apply here or email an updated copy of your resume to Anna Susie (). Apex Systems Military & Veteran Programs
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