Trellix SME

Description
At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW. We are seeking a highly skilled
* Trellix Subject Matter Expert (SME)
* to join our team in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Trellix cybersecurity solutions and will serve as the primary technical authority for deployment, configuration, and optimization of Trellix products within a secure environment. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, hands-on experience with enterprise security tools, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and security posture.
* Key Responsibilities
* Act as the primary technical expert for Trellix solutions, including endpoint security, network security, and threat intelligence platforms.
* Design, implement, and maintain Trellix security architecture in alignment with organizational security policies and federal compliance standards.
* Provide advanced troubleshooting and performance tuning for Trellix products.
* Develop and maintain documentation for configurations, processes, and best practices.
* Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to integrate Trellix solutions into broader security operations.
* Conduct regular assessments to ensure Trellix systems are optimized and up to date.
* Deliver training and guidance to internal teams on Trellix capabilities and usage.
Required Qualifications
* Active TS/SCI clearance
* (mandatory).
* Proven experience as a Trellix SME or similar role in cybersecurity.
* Strong knowledge of Trellix product suite (formerly McAfee Enterprise), including ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO), Endpoint Security, and related modules.
* Familiarity with federal cybersecurity standards and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, RMF).
* Hands-on experience with incident response and threat analysis.
* Excellent communication and documentation skills.
* Preferred Qualifications
* Relevant certifications such as Trellix Certified Product Specialist, CISSP, or Security+.
* Experience working in a classified environment.
* Background in large-scale enterprise security deployments.
* We make technology work so people can do great things.
* CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive. CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law. CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, CDW's goal is to get to know you as an applicant and understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. While AI can help you present yourself more clearly and effectively, the essence of your application should be authentically yours. To learn more, please review [CDW's AI Applicant Notice](https://www.cdwjobs.com/pages/ai-applicant-notice).