Principal Endpoint Security Systems Engineer

Leidos

Hybrid Actively hiring
Bethesda, MD Posted 29 days ago $131,300–$237,350 / year
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Leidos seeks a Principal Endpoint Security Systems Engineer to join its Intel Security Sector's Analysis Solutions Business Area. This role involves designing and maintaining endpoint security systems in a hybrid cloud/on-prem environment, including managing central management consoles like Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator and deploying updates for malware protection software such as Trellix Endpoint Threat Protection. The engineer will integrate mission application servers with these tools, optimize scan policies to prevent external threats, and collaborate with mission teams to troubleshoot issues. Key responsibilities include automating security processes, integrating endpoint scans with reporting tools like Splunk, and investigating malware findings. Candidates should have extensive experience with Trellix products, Linux and Windows systems, and incident response, along with an active TS/SCI clearance. Preferred candidates will also possess knowledge of AWS, additional cybersecurity tools, and cloud computing technologies.

Skills

Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator Endpoint Threat Protection Linux Windows Splunk AppDynamics AWS Cisco Secure Endpoint Rapid7 SolarWinds VPN WebInspect CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Maintain and upgrade central management consoles for endpoint security.
  • Integrate mission application servers with the management console on Linux and Windows.
  • Deploy malware protection software updates and optimize scan policies for mission systems.
  • Troubleshoot issues related to endpoint security integration and performance impact.
  • Automate and enhance the performance of endpoint security in hybrid cloud/on-prem environments.
  • Integrate endpoint security findings with external reporting tools like Splunk or AppDynamics.

What we're looking for

  • Experience with Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator and Trellix Endpoint Threat Protection
  • Proficiency in maintaining systems on Linux and Windows platforms
  • Strong problem-solving skills for endpoint security integration issues
  • Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance required
  • Incident detection, response, and forensics experience
  • Ability to automate and improve performance of endpoint security suites

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $166k
This role $184k
$105k most similar roles pay here $252k

This role pays more than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$190,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $184k versus about $166k for comparable roles.

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About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Leidos currently has 214 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $107,900–$195,050 across 204 roles with salary data.

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