Forescout Cyber Security Engineer

Forescout Cyber Security Engineer

Location: College Park, MD;
Washington, DC;
Reston, VA

Required Clearance: Active TS/SCI with polygraph eligibility

Employment Type: Full-Time Regular

Shift: Day

Travel: No

Relocation Assistance: Yes

We are Ennoble First. The people supporting and securing some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work has meaning and impact on the world around us, but also on us, and that's important. Ennoble First is your place. You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being trusted to deliver your best every day.

We think. We act. We deliver.

Ennoble First is seeking a Forescout Cyber Security Engineer to support the deployment, operation, and sustainment of enterprise network access control (NAC) and device visibility capabilities. This role focuses on implementing and maintaining Forescout platforms to enable continuous device discovery, classification, compliance enforcement, and Zero Trust monitoring across complex Government environments.

The Forescout Cyber Security Engineer works closely with network engineering, cybersecurity operations, and platform teams to ensure accurate asset visibility, policy enforcement, and integration with enterprise security tool chains.

• Deploy, configure, operate, and sustain Forescout platforms supporting device discovery, classification, and network access control
• Implement and maintain compliance, posture assessment, and enforcement policies aligned with Zero Trust principles
• Integrate Forescout with IAM, endpoint security, vulnerability management, SIEM, and SOAR platforms
• Configure workflows, policies, and automated responses to enforce security controls and reduce risk
• Monitor platform health, policy effectiveness, and system performance
• Perform upgrades, patching, configuration changes, and lifecycle maintenance
• Troubleshoot visibility gaps, enforcement failures, and integration issues
• Support SOC and cybersecurity operations teams with device attribution and investigative support
• Coordinate with network engineers to ensure proper integration with switching, routing, and wireless infrastructure
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures

• 5+ years of experience supporting cybersecurity engineering, network security, or security operations
• 3+ years of experience deploying or administering network access control (NAC) or device visibility platforms
• 2+ years of experience deploying, hosting, monitoring, and securing solutions for Government customers
• Strong understanding of enterprise networking concepts, access control, and device posture enforcement
• Experience administering Linux- or appliance-based security platforms
• Experience integrating security platforms using APIs or native connectors
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph eligibility

• Associate's degree and 5+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities.
• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities.
• Master's degree and 1+ year of experience supporting IT projects and activities.
• Years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II certification (e.g., Security+, CCNA‑Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND)

Ability to obtain a DoD 8570.01-M Cybersecurity Service Provider – Infrastructure Support certification (e.g., CEH, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND) within 30 days of start date.

• Hands‑on experience implementing and maintaining Forescout in production environments.
• Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community missions.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture and device‑based access enforcement.
• Experience integrating NAC with switching, wireless, and endpoint protection platforms.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CCNP Security, GCIA, or similar.

Salary range: $120,000 – $150,000

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