We solve 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

Description:
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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible to the deployment, testing, management, and optimization of endpoint detection and response solutions.
• This role involves deploying, configuring, testing, and monitoring EDR capabilities to 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.

Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:

• 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 CoudWatch, AWS CloudTrail, AWS GuardDuty, 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 operation system internals, registry, and file system. Familiarity with forensic tools like EnCase, FTK, or open-source alternatives. SANS Windows Forensic Analysis (FOR500) or equivalent.

Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired:

• 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., PowerShell, Python) for automating tasks and workflows.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102)

We have all the PERKS!
You are our most valuable resource — your ambition, your knowledge, your creativity. We offer an industry-leading set of benefits to supplement your normal salary compensation. We have you covered with flexible ways to balance work and home life, full health benefit premium coverage, and generous contributions toward your retirement.

• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans with 100% paid premiums.
• 401k: We contribute 6% even if you don't!
• Time Off: 11 standard holidays, and 25 days of PTO
• Career Development: Get career counseling and individualized career development plans, including education and training.
• Employee referral bonuses for successful hires

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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