ESS Analyst
The Endpoint Security Solution (ESS) Analyst will provide support in a Data Center environment. The ESS Analyst will coordinate with System Owners and other relevant commands for acquisition and analysis of ESS data and to ensure ESS is fully deployed. Provide technical support on ESS, configuration, and baseline management. Candidates should have experience with hardening and maintaining security posture of Windows and UNIX environments utilizing DoD approved tools to include McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO), Endpoint Security (ENS), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Rogue System Detection (RSD), Policy Auditor (PA), and McAfee Application Control (MAC).
Typical Duties Include:
- Configuring systems to Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) standards
- Validate and coordinate all ESS scheduled maintenance
- Create custom queries
- Maintain and administer the Enterprise computing systems to meet the DoD mandated security requirements and directives
- Utilize ServiceNow ticket software
- Review ESS dashboard and analyze results
- Analyze and monitor events and alerts; report as needed
- Create maintenance windows via manual tagging or automated server task
- Conduct point product repair
- Generate compliance reports and deliver to customer
- Conduct basic troubleshooting and remediation
- Support 24/7 operations and on call rotation as needed
- Administer onsite SIPR environment as needed
- Analyze and escalate trouble tickets as necessary
- Complete other tasks as necessary in support of the ESS team
Clearance Requirements:
Active Secret to start. Will require a T5 (if they do not have a TS) from the Government after they start.
Certification Requirements:
- DoD 8570 IAT Level II
- Security + or equivalent at date of hire
- OS training within 30 days after start date
- Windows Server OS
- ESS Certification (ESS 201, 301) or able to obtain within 60 days of start date
Systems, Certifications, and Years’ Experience:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or Mathematics; or a minimum of five years direct experience.
- The candidate should have the following specialized certification(s):
- ESS Certification (ESS 201, 301) or able to obtain within 60 days of start date
- Certification for Redhat is preferred
- Ability to obtain T5 system level clearance within 90 days of start date
- 3+ years of HBSS/ESS administration and management experience required.
- Experience should cover McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO), Endpoint Security (ENS), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Rogue System Detection (RSD), Policy Auditor (PA), and McAfee Application Control (MAC).
- 3 + years System administration experience on the following platforms: Microsoft Windows, Redhat Linux, and Solaris
- 3+ years’ experience configuring systems to Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) standards
- 3+ years’ experience with virtual platforms necessary
- Experience supporting enterprise IT production environments preferred
- Experience with Navy Computer Network Defense (CND) architectures preferred
Place of Performance: 1 Position in Charleston, SC. Remote support with the ability to be onsite at a minimum once per week and as needed in addition to the 1 day a week.