Intelligent Waves

Senior Endpoint Protection Administrator

Intelligent Waves

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Maxwell AFB • Alabama • United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Cyber Security

About the role

  • Operate, manage, and deploy DISA-approved endpoint security tools and components, including ESS, across isolated environments such as NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and JWICS in accordance with DoD and DISA policies and procedures.
  • Monitor, maintain, and enforce endpoint protection compliance across the DISA environment throughout the system lifecycle while evaluating and resolving system performance issues impacting endpoint security operations.
  • Monitor and report cybersecurity and insider threat activity, investigate and remediate denial-of-service incidents, and implement preventative measures to mitigate future disruptions.
  • Conduct rogue system and removable storage monitoring and registration activities.
  • Configure and maintain endpoint protection components, including module installation, policy and tag creation, security scan configuration, firewall management, intrusion protection systems, and antivirus tuning.
  • Facilitate endpoint protection application upgrades, updates, and configuration changes, and manage tool accounts and credentials in accordance with DISA privileged access policies.
  • Develop and manage custom queries, reports, and dashboards to monitor system, module, and policy compliance.
  • Maintain documentation for approved mass storage devices, including removable spinning disk drives, and conduct required audits and reporting.
  • Participate in Change Control Board (CCB) activities and stakeholder meetings to support change implementation.
  • Coordinate Tier III vendor support and troubleshooting activities.

Requirements

  • Active DoD Secret clearance required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience supporting endpoint security tools and cybersecurity operations.
  • DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification required (e.g., CompTIA Security+ or equivalent).
  • Endpoint Security Services (ESS) certification or equivalent required.
  • 3+ years of recent experience using Microsoft Office applications.
  • Experience Operating, managing, or deploying DISA-approved endpoint security tools, including Endpoint Security Services (ESS).
  • Skilled in the investigation and resolution of cybersecurity incidents, including denial-of-service events.
  • Strong knowledge in configuring and administering endpoint protection platforms, including security scan configuration, firewall management, intrusion prevention systems, and antivirus tuning.
Benefits
  • Remote Hybrid (work from home with ability to report on-site)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
endpoint security toolscybersecurity operationssecurity scan configurationfirewall managementintrusion prevention systemsantivirus tuningcustom queriesreportingsystem performance evaluationremovable storage monitoring
Soft Skills
investigationtroubleshootingcoordinationcommunicationstakeholder engagementdocumentationcompliance enforcementchange managementproblem resolutionauditing
Certifications
DoD Secret clearanceBachelor’s degreeDoD 8140 IAT Level II certificationCompTIA Security+Endpoint Security Services (ESS) certification