Application Engineer ; EDR

Themis Insight

Themis Insight solves difficult business, IT, and analytic problems by addressing the whole problem – not just the symptoms – using interdisciplinary approaches that are both practical and innovative. We provide fresh alternatives to ordinary, mainstream consulting firms through small, highly skilled, and hand‑picked teams that can meet clients' needs in any industry. Our broad interdisciplinary understanding allows us to provide the right solution, even if it is from outside the industry or traditionally defined problem space.

We bring Public and Private, Civilian and Military expertise to every case.

We are hiring an Application Engineer 4 (EDR) to work in Fort Meade, MD
. Position location is subject to change based on central MD client's needs.

Required: TS/SCI with a Polygraph

Deploy, configure, test, manage, and optimize endpoint detection and response solutions across the NSA enterprise. Establish comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for EDR functionalities and lead training sessions to empower SOC analysts in maximizing platform efficiency and threat visibility.

• Responsible for the deployment, testing, management, and optimization of endpoint detection and response solutions.
• This role involves deploying, configuring, testing, and monitoring EDR capabilities in traditional on‑premises and cloud environments.
• The ideal candidate should have a strong background in endpoint security, cloud applications, Windows forensics, large enterprise endpoint deployments, and SOC analyst support.

• All experience and education will be in a technical field directly related to the labor category being proposed and all diplomas, GED certificates, and degrees will be from accredited institutions. Twelve (12) years minimum experience and a High School Diploma/GED. Ten (10) years minimum experience and an Associate's Degree. Eight (8) years minimum experience and a Bachelor's Degree. Six (6) years minimum experience and a Master's Degree.
  
  Four (4) years minimum experience and a Doctorate's Degree.
• EDR Solutions:
  Proficient in one or more EDR platforms (Trellix HX/EDRF or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint EDR, preferably both).
• Cloud Applications:
  Experience with cloud security and familiarity with cloud service providers (AWS or Azure, preferably both).
• Cloud Security:
  Experience securing cloud‑hosted workloads using EDR solutions and understanding cloud‑native security controls and logging (Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview, AWS Cloud Watch, AWS Cloud Trail, AWS Guard Duty, or AWS Security Hub).
• CCSP Certified Cloud Security Professional certification or equivalent.
• Security Operations Center (SOC) Support:
  Experience supporting SOC functions such as assisting in monitoring, training analysts, documenting SOPs, incident response coordination, analysis of security events, and process/procedure improvement.
• Microsoft Certified:
  Security Operations Analyst Associate (SOAA) or equivalent.
• Network Security:
  Understanding of network protocols, traffic analysis, and intrusion detection systems.
• CompTIA Security+ is required.
• Windows Forensics:
  In‑depth knowledge of Windows operating system internals, registry, and file system. Familiarity with forensic tools like EnCase, FTK, or open‑source alternatives. SANS Windows Forensic Analysis (FOR
  500) or equivalent.

• Threat Hunting:
  Proactive identification and investigation of potential security threats and anomalies.
• Incident Response:
  Experience in managing and responding to security incidents, including containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM):
  Familiarity with SIEM systems for log analysis and correlation (e.g., Splunk, Elastic, Microsoft Sentinel).
• Scripting and Automation:
  Proficient in scripting languages (e.g., Power Shell, Python) for automating tasks and workflows.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Microsoft 365 Certified:
  Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD‑102).

• Competitive health,…