Endpoint Protection Security Engineer

Valiant Solutions

Endpoint Protection Security Engineer contributing to cybersecurity solutions for government clients. Designing and implementing advanced endpoint security tools in a remote capacity.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudLinuxUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Designing and implementing endpoint security solutions in cloud and on premise data centers
Installation/Configuration, patching and tuning IDS/IPS signatures, create and amend policies
Monitor events and trends using Kibana
Provide support for internal and external customers in a large enterprise environment
Troubleshoot a range of IT security and connectivity issues
Support other team members in troubleshooting and project efforts
Manage hardware and software inventories
Works with remote teams to install, maintain and troubleshoot security hardware
Administer applications running on Linux and UNIX systems in virtualized and cloud environments
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule; every 6-8 weeks for a period of one week at a time

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 Years of relevant information technology experience
B.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering, related degree or an additional 3 to 5 years of relevant experience is required
5+ years of experience supporting Endpoint security tooling.
Proven experience in the configuration and administration of one or more of the following: Endgame / Elastic Defend, Carbon Black / Bit9, FireEye HX, or Elastic Security
Strong command line experience with Linux or UNIX including OS installation and configuration, security hardening, patching and package upgrades
Detailed knowledge of Windows and Linux/UNIX systems events, and how certain event types can be used to identify signs of compromise
3+ years experience with threat identification and detection.
Must have strong command line experience with Linux or UNIX.
Requires US work authorization and the ability to pass a federal security background investigation to obtain a security badge.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Valiant pays 99% of the Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Full-time Employees
Valiant contributes 25% towards Health Coverage for Family and Dependents
100% Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance Policy for Full-time Employees
100% Paid Certifications
401K Matching up to 4%
Paid Time Off
Paid Federal Holidays
Wellness & Fitness Program
Valiant University – Online Education and Training Portal
FSA programs for: Medical Costs, Dependent Care, Transit, and Parking
Referral Bonuses

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Hard Skills & Tools

endpoint securityIDS/IPS configurationKibanaLinux administrationUNIX administrationthreat identificationsecurity hardeningpatchingElastic SecurityCarbon Black

Soft Skills

troubleshootingcustomer supportteam collaborationproject management