McAfee HBSS Engineering & Administration, TS/SCI with Polygraph
Type of Requisition:
RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI + PolygraphClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + PolygraphPublic Trust/Other Required:
NoneJob Family:
Cyber and IT Risk ManagementJob Qualifications:
Skills:
Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS), McAfee HBSS, Vulnerability AssessmentsCertifications:
NoneExperience:
10 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:
YesJob Description:
We are seeking highly motivated engineers with a thirst for learning, in support of a geographically dispersed, state of the art systems that seamlessly integrate Linux and Microsoft services. Candidates with proven depth operating and optimizing Host Based Security System (McAfee) and Endpoint Security Solution in a Microsoft Windows Server environment will be positioned for success in our organization. Strong working knowledge of HBSS and the McAfee solution suite is critical.
The selected candidate will design solutions within a large-scale multi-domain enterprise Windows Server & Desktop environments (as well as select hybrid domains with RHEL integration). Embracing the DevOps model, engineers will be responsible for supporting their solutions throughout the entire IT project lifecycle, to include refining requirements, creating design documentation, creating installation instructions and deployment plans, and providing O&M support. Project assignments will vary based on skill level, and may include engineering geographically dispersed services, integrating services into public, private and hybrid cloud environments, engineering solutions to be deployed via automated CM tools, and hardening the solutions to address security and SCAP compliance.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide McAfee HBSS ESS support across a variety of environments across multiple classification levels
- Provide performance tuning to systems and troubleshoot HBSS components which span several large and complex environments
- Deploy, maintain, and tune McAfee clients to meet current and future standards
- Monitor HBSS software to ensure that clients/servers are operational and reporting properly
- Ensure the environment is updated according to DoWD standards and guidelines
- Maintain and troubleshoot the management systems
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Experience in McAfee HBSS ESS design and management
- Expert-level knowledge of McAfee ePO
- Experience with HBSS modules, including McAfee Agent (MA), Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Policy Auditor (PA), VirusScan Enterprise (VSE), Rogue System Detection (RSD), Asset Baseline Monitor (ABM), and Asset Configuration Compliance Module (ACCM
- Experience with analyzing policies for HIPS firewall, HIPS application whitelisting, HIPS intrusion prevention exclusions, DLP exclusions, and VSE exclusions
- Knowledge of using and applying vulnerability assessment tools, including Nessus, Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), Secure Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), checklists, and Security Requirements Guides (SRG)
- Experience with ACAS SC and ACAS Nessus scanner administration and maintenance
- Additional experience engineering or administering Microsoft or Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments is a plus
- Additional experience engineering or administering workloads in cloud PaaS solutions such as AWS or Azure is a plus
- Experience with managing work tasks via tools such as JIRA and ServiceNow
- CompTIA Security+ or similar for IAT Level II DoW 8570 certification
- Completion of DoW 301 HBSS Advanced Administrator Course a plus
- Completion of DoW 501 HBSS Analyst Course
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
- Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in a related field
- Required Experience: 10+ years of related experience
- Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Polygraph
- Location: On Customer Site
- US Citizenship Required
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
- Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
- Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
- Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
- Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Travel Required:
NoneTelecommuting Options:
OnsiteWork Location:
USA VA ChantillyAdditional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.About Our Work:
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events atgdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected VeteransSkills Required
- 10+ years of related experience
- Top Secret SCI with Polygraph security clearance (must currently possess)
- US Citizenship
- Experience in McAfee HBSS ESS design and management
- Expert-level knowledge of McAfee ePO
- Experience with HBSS modules: McAfee Agent (MA), HIPS, DLP, Policy Auditor (PA), VSE, RSD, ABM, ACCM
- Experience analyzing policies for HIPS firewall, application whitelisting, intrusion prevention and exclusion rules, DLP and VSE exclusions
- Knowledge and use of vulnerability assessment tools (Nessus), SCAP, STIGs, SRG
- Experience with ACAS SC and ACAS Nessus scanner administration and maintenance
- Experience managing work tasks with tools such as JIRA and ServiceNow
- CompTIA Security+ or equivalent IAT Level II (DoW 8570) certification
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Onsite work at customer site (Chantilly, VA)
- Completion of DoW 501 HBSS Analyst Course
- Experience engineering or administering Microsoft or Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments
- Experience engineering or administering workloads in cloud PaaS solutions such as AWS or Azure
- Completion of DoW 301 HBSS Advanced Administrator Course
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