Job Family:
Systems Engineering
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
Architect, engineer, and sustain DOJ’s enterprise BigFix environment used for endpoint compliance and configuration management across all Components except FBI.
Primary Subject Matter expert for the platform, including driving the use of new features, leading major upgrades, assessing functionality gaps, and communicating with the customer base.
Provide Tier 2/3 engineering support, including advanced troubleshooting, diagnostics, and remediation for BigFix platform issues within the Federal Secure Enclave.
Lead platform upgrades, patching cycles, module deployments, and capability enhancements in coordination with infrastructure teams and HCL (or HCL-approved partners).
Develop custom fixlets, automation scripts, baselines, dashboards, and compliance content tailored to mission needs.
Engage directly with DOJ Components to gather requirements, resolve issues, and advise on endpoint compliance strategy and BigFix best practices.
Maintain authoritative engineering documentation, SOPs, configuration baselines, and change control artifacts.
Support audits, reporting, and compliance activities aligned with DOJ security standards and enclave governance.
Drive long-term roadmap planning, architectural improvements, and modernization initiatives for the DOJ enterprise BigFix platform.
What You Will Need:
Must be US Citizen.
An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance.
8+ years of experience designing and architecting highly complex IT systems
Demonstrated SME-level mastery of HCL BigFix, including architecture, engineering, lifecycle management, and custom content development.
Proven experience delivering Tier 2/3 support for large-scale endpoint management or security systems.
Hands-on experience operating in secure enclave or high-side environments.
Strong understanding of enterprise compliance (patching, vulnerability management, configuration enforcement).
Ability to lead architecture forums, component discussions, and cross-functional technical engagements.
Experience working with platform vendors such as HCL or HCL-approved partners.
Ability to communicate excellently for interfacing with DOJ Components and senior technical stakeholders.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Prior experience supporting DOJ Components, federal law enforcement, or IC mission environments.
BigFix Administrator or Specialist certifications.
Familiarity with:
STIGs, NIST 800‑53, SCAP, CIS Benchmarks
SIEM integrations (Splunk, Elastic, etc.)
Automation, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines
Windows/Linux hardening and enterprise security tooling
Experience designing BigFix deployments in virtualized or multi-enclave architectures.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
About Guidehouse
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Skills Required
- 8+ years of experience designing and architecting highly complex IT systems
- Demonstrated mastery of HCL BigFix, including architecture and content development
- Proven experience delivering Tier 2/3 support for large-scale endpoint management systems
- Hands-on experience operating in secure enclave or high-side environments
- Strong understanding of enterprise compliance, patching, and vulnerability management
- Ability to lead architecture forums and cross-functional technical engagements
- Active Top Secret security clearance
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Feedback suggests flexible work options and counseling/EAP-style support are part of the broader rewards mix. Additional lifestyle-oriented perks like community events and referral programs are also described as available in some contexts.
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What We Do
Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success. The company has more than 12,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies.
