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General Dynamics Information Technology · 8 hours ago

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Cyber Engineer

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$128K/yr - $172K/yr

5+ years exp

General Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology, and mission services across the U.S. government and defense sectors. They are seeking an Endpoint Detection and Response Engineer to support cybersecurity operations and enterprise endpoint protection, ensuring comprehensive security across various devices and networks.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Deploy, configure, and maintain endpoint security solutions including EDR, MDM, AV, SIEM, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability management agents

Monitor endpoint security platforms for performance, health, and security events; provide proactive recommendations for optimization

Analyze endpoint alerts, identify suspicious activity and suspected security incidents; communicate with Incident Response teams and support triage, investigation, and remediation as necessary

Integrate endpoint security solutions with enterprise systems, SIEM platforms, and cybersecurity workflows

Support lab-based testing, validation, and integration of new endpoint security technologies prior to enterprise rollout

Develop and maintain documentation for endpoint security configurations, SOPs, and troubleshooting procedures

Collaborate with cybersecurity, network, and systems teams to implement enterprise-wide endpoint protection enhancements

Assist in vulnerability management activities, including agent deployment, scanning, reporting, and remediation coordination

Participate in security audits, compliance reviews, and accreditation activities related to endpoint security

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members and other IT personnel

Engage with vendors to resolve technical issues, evaluate new capabilities, and support lifecycle management

Produce reports, dashboards, and data sets to support leadership decision making and continuous improvement efforts

Participate in capacity planning for endpoint security tools and supporting infrastructure

Contribute to cybersecurity modernization efforts by identifying innovative approaches to improve automation, orchestration, and operational efficiency

Qualification

Endpoint SecurityEDR SolutionsVulnerability ManagementWindowsLinuxIncident ResponseAutomation ToolsDocumentation SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Top Secret clearance level must currently possess

Top Secret/SCI clearance level must be able to obtain

5+ years of related experience

US Citizenship required

Hands on experience with endpoint security solutions such as EDR, device control, and vulnerability management agents

Strong understanding of endpoint protection strategies, cybersecurity best practices, and industry frameworks

Experience supporting large scale enterprise environments, including Windows and Linux endpoints

Ability to analyze endpoint security events, identify risks, and support incident response activities

Experience deploying and maintaining virtual appliances and servers supporting endpoint security tools

Strong documentation skills for configuration guides, SOPs, and troubleshooting procedures

Ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional IT and cybersecurity teams

Preferred

Familiarity with enterprise EDR platforms, host based security tools, SOAR, and endpoint management systems

Experience with automation and orchestration tools (e.g., Ansible, PowerShell, Python)

Ability to support end to end endpoint security engineering across pre production and production networks

Security clearance level: TS clearance with SCI eligibility

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages

401K with company match

Telework available

Full flex work weeks where possible

Paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave

Short and long-term disability benefits

Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

Company

General Dynamics Information Technology

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General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1999

Falls Church, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees