McAfee HBSS/ESS Engineer

**ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE WITH A POLYGRAGH REQUIRED**

McAfee HBSS/ESS Engineer – Make an Impact with Cutting-Edge Security Solutions!

Are you passionate about IT security and excited to solve complex challenges in a dynamic, high-tech environment? We’re looking for motivated and driven McAfee HBSS/ESS Engineers to join our team! You’ll play a key role in supporting and optimizing state-of-the-art systems that integrate Linux and Microsoft services across a geographically dispersed network. If you’re someone who thrives on learning, optimizing security systems, and ensuring top-notch performance, this is your opportunity to shine.

About the Role:

As an McAfee HBSS/ESS Engineer, you’ll be designing and implementing advanced security solutions in a large-scale, multi-domain enterprise environment. This includes working within a DevOps framework and supporting Windows Server and Desktop environments, as well as integrating with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems. From refining requirements to full deployment and ongoing support, you’ll be an integral part of the IT project lifecycle. Your expertise will help drive innovation and enhance system security for our client.

Key Responsibilities:

• Optimize Security Systems: Provide in-depth McAfee HBSS/ESS support across multiple classification levels, ensuring performance and security standards are met.
• Deploy & Maintain McAfee Solutions: Install, configure, and maintain McAfee clients and modules such as Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS), VirusScan Enterprise (VSE), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and others.
• Monitor & Troubleshoot: Stay ahead of potential issues by continuously monitoring HBSS software, troubleshooting complex problems, and ensuring operational integrity.
• Compliance Assurance: Ensure full compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) security standards and guidelines, including SCAP, STIGs, and SRGs.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with cross-functional teams to engineer geographically dispersed services and integrate solutions into public, private, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Automation & Process Improvement: Help implement automation-driven configuration management processes to streamline operations and improve system efficiency.

What We’re Looking For:

• Expert in McAfee HBSS/ESS: You bring deep expertise in McAfee’s security suite, including McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) and various HBSS modules.
• Proven Troubleshooter: You thrive in complex environments and have a knack for resolving issues quickly and effectively.
• Compliance-Savvy: You are familiar with DoD security standards and know how to maintain compliance across diverse systems and environments.
• Hands-On Experience: Whether it’s with Windows or RHEL systems, cloud-based solutions (AWS or Azure), or vulnerability assessment tools, you’re well-versed in the technologies that matter.
• Collaborative Mindset: You enjoy working with cross-functional teams to implement cutting-edge solutions and drive continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Experience:

• McAfee HBSS/ESS Design & Management expertise
• In-depth knowledge of McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) and HBSS modules (MA, HIPS, DLP, PA, VSE, RSD, ABM, ACCM)
• Proficiency in policy analysis for HIPS firewall, application whitelisting, and intrusion prevention
• Experience using vulnerability assessment tools like Nessus, SCAP, STIGs, checklists, and SRGs
• Experience with ACAS Security Center and Nessus scanner administration
• Familiarity with Microsoft or RHEL system engineering and administration (preferred)
• Cloud solutions experience (AWS or Azure) (preferred)
• Work management tools: JIRA, ServiceNow
• Certifications:
  • CompTIA Security+ or equivalent (DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification)
  • DoD 301 HBSS Advanced Administrator Course (preferred)
  • DoD 501 HBSS Analyst Course (preferred)
• Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph required

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 8+ years of relevant experience

Why Join Us?

• Exciting Challenges: Work with cutting-edge technology and complex security systems.
• Growth Opportunities: Continuously learn and develop your skills in a fast-evolving industry.
• Make an Impact: Your work will be crucial to maintaining security and ensuring compliance in a multi-domain environment.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team of passionate professionals where your contributions are valued.

Location: On-site at the customer location

US Citizenship: Required

If you're ready to take on exciting challenges, grow your skills, and play a key role in driving security excellence, we’d love to connect with you!

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $135-155k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.
• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Accrued PTO, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and more!
• D2 is committed to maintaining a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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