Job Description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Network Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Host Based Security System (HBSS), McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (EPO), McAfee HBSS

Certifications:

CompTIA Security + certified (DoD 8570 IAT Level II) - CompTIA

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

McAfee HBSS/ESS Engineer

We are seeking highly motivated engineers with a passion for learning to support a geographically dispersed, state-of-the-art system that seamlessly integrates Linux and Microsoft services. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated expertise in operating and optimizing Host-Based Security System (HBSS) and Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS) within a Microsoft Windows Server environment. A strong working knowledge of HBSS and the McAfee solution suite is essential for success in this role.

Role Overview

The selected candidate will design and implement solutions within a large-scale, multi-domain enterprise Windows Server and Desktop environment, including select hybrid domains with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) integration. Operating within a DevOps framework, engineers will be responsible for the full IT project lifecycle, including:

• Refining requirements
• Developing design documentation
• Creating installation and deployment plans
• Providing operations and maintenance (O&M) support
• Project assignments will vary based on skill level and may include:
• Engineering geographically dispersed services
• Integrating solutions into public, private, and hybrid cloud environments
• Implementing automation-driven configuration management
• Ensuring compliance with security and SCAP standards

Key Responsibilities

• Provide McAfee HBSS/ESS support across multiple classification levels
• Optimize system performance and troubleshoot HBSS components within complex environments
• Deploy, maintain, and configure McAfee clients to align with evolving standards
• Monitor HBSS software to ensure operational integrity and proper reporting
• Maintain compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) security standards and guidelines
• Manage and troubleshoot HBSS-related management systems

Required Skills & Experience

• Expertise in McAfee HBSS/ESS design and management
• Advanced knowledge of McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO)
• Experience with HBSS modules, including:
  - McAfee Agent (MA)
  - Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS)
  - Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
  - Policy Auditor (PA)
  - VirusScan Enterprise (VSE)
  - Rogue System Detection (RSD)
  - Asset Baseline Monitor (ABM)
  - Asset Configuration Compliance Module (ACCM)
• Proficiency in policy analysis for HIPS firewall, application whitelisting, and intrusion prevention exclusions
• Experience using vulnerability assessment tools such as Nessus, SCAP, STIGs, checklists, and SRGs
• Administration and maintenance of ACAS Security Center and ACAS Nessus scanner
• Experience with:
  - Microsoft or RHEL system engineering and administration (preferred)
  - Cloud-based PaaS solutions (AWS or Azure) (preferred)
  - Work management tools (JIRA, ServiceNow)

Certifications & Clearance

Required: CompTIA Security+ or equivalent (IAT Level II DoD 8570)

Preferred:

DoD 301 HBSS Advanced Administrator Course

DoD 501 HBSS Analyst Course

Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Experience: 8+ years of relevant experience

Location: On-site at customer location

US Citizenship Required

Why Join GDIT?

At GDIT, we invest in our employees and provide opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. Benefits include:

401(k) match

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Dedicated internal mobility team

Paid education and certifications

Exposure to cutting-edge technology

Generous paid vacation and holidays

Join us and take your career to the next level in a mission-critical environment.

The likely salary range for this position is $106,250 - $143,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

T elecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Chantilly

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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