Senior Endpoint Security Solution Engineer

Senior Endpoint Security Solution Engineer

Apply for the Senior Endpoint Security Solution Engineer role at KIHOMAC.

Lead a team of engineers to ensure the security and compliance of all endpoints within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). Design, implement, and manage the MDA's endpoint security infrastructure, with a primary focus on the Trellix Endpoint Security environment. Provide operational and maintenance support for cybersecurity applications, obtain required training and certifications, and administer the cybersecurity suite including account management, patching, troubleshooting, and deployment.

Plan and implement new cybersecurity tools to enhance the MDA's security posture, troubleshoot complex technical issues independently or collaboratively, generate after‑action, root‑cause, status, and activity reports, develop and maintain cybersecurity documentation (including SOPs), and lead and mentor ESS Engineers while coordinating patching, troubleshooting, and compliance activities, supporting after‑hours maintenance as needed.

• Lead a team of engineers, ensuring the security and compliance of all endpoints within MDA.
• Design, implement, and manage the MDA's endpoint security infrastructure; focus on Trellix Endpoint Security environment.
• Provide operational and maintenance support for cybersecurity applications within MDA.
• Obtain required training and certifications to manage privileged accounts and perform O&M tasks.
• Administer and maintain the cybersecurity suite, including account management, patching, troubleshooting, and deployment.
• Plan and implement new cybersecurity tools to enhance MDA's security posture.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues independently or collaboratively.
• Generate after‑action, root‑cause, status, and activity reports.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity documentation, including SOPs.
• Lead and mentor ESS Engineers, coordinate patching, troubleshooting, and compliance activities, and support after‑hours maintenance as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education/Training: Bachelor's Degree in relevant engineering, technical, or science discipline.
• HBSS administrator training certification within 3 months of start date.
• Current Security+ certification and enrollment in Continuing Education (CE).

• 8+ years of general full‑time work experience.
• 6+ years of directly related Endpoint Security experience.
• 2+ years of experience working in a management or leadership role.
• Experience with Endpoint Security Solutions such as Trellix (formerly McAfee), Tanium, or Elastic.
• Advanced understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
• Experience with Windows and/or Linux environment troubleshooting.
• Experience with STIGs, IAVMs, CTOs, OPORDs, and DISA Endpoint Security requirements.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Power Shell, Python).
• Experience working in a DoD environment.
• Experience with network discovery tools, vulnerability discovery and remediation, virtualization technologies such as Citrix, VDI, Cisco, Linux/Unix, VMware, scripting, firewall rules, and SQL Server tuning and administration.

• Must be a US citizen.
• Candidate must possess a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance.

• Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms.
• Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk.
• Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring PPE (eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel‑toed shoes, etc.).
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

$145,000 - $165,000. Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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