Leidos · 4 months ago
Principal Endpoint Security Systems Engineer
Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Principal Endpoint Security Systems Engineer in their National Security Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area. The role involves designing, deploying, maintaining, and upgrading endpoint security capabilities while integrating mission systems with endpoint security products to protect against external threats.
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Responsibilities
Maintaining and upgrading the central management consoles (currently Trellix - ePolicy Orchestrator) on multiple isolated networks
Managing the integration of mission application servers (Linux and Windows) with the management console
Deploying malware protection software (currently Trellix Endpoint Threat Protection) updates and improved scan exclusion policies to mission application servers
Responding promptly to mission teams to successfully troubleshoot issues with integration (including cases where excessive real time malware scans are believed to be impeding mission performance)
Determine methods to automate and improve the performance of the endpoint security suite within a hybrid cloud/on-prem environment
Integrate endpoint security scan processes for integrated reporting via external tools (such as Splunk or AppDynamics)
Investigate findings of malware detected on mission application servers
Qualification
Required
Experience with tools such as Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator and Trellix Endpoint Threat Protection
Experience with maintaining systems on Linux and Windows platforms
Ability to partner with mission application teams to jointly troubleshoot issues with endpoint security integration
Experience with incident detection, incident response and forensics activities
Strong attention to detail with analytical mind and outstanding problem-solving skills
Bachelor's degree with at least 12 or more years relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
To be considered must have an active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance
Preferred
Experience with Cisco Secure Endpoint (formerly AMP for Endpoints) or other endpoint security tools
Experience with Cloud Computing Technologies/Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Experience integrating endpoint security tool findings with external products such as Splunk or AppDynamics
Experience with managing endpoint security across on-prem and cloud environment boundaries
Experience with additional cyber security tools and processes such as Splunk, Rapid7, SolarWinds, Cisco IDS/IPS, VPN, WebInspect, AppDetective
Benefits
Paid Time Off
11 paid Holidays
401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting
Flexible Schedules
Discounted Stock Purchase Plans
Technical Upskilling
Education and Training Support
Parental Paid Leave
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
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