EndPoint Security Admin

LightGrid LLC

$95K — $115K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Compliance with DoD 8140 Cyber Workforce Qualification Program.
  • 3+ years in incident response or cybersecurity operations, preferably with DoD or federal agencies.
  • Proficient in Microsoft and Linux systems as a Systems Administrator.
  • Preferred certifications include CompTIA Security+ or CISSP.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate understanding of endpoint security tools, including EDR and Anti-malware.
  • Build and maintain comms channels between cybersecurity platforms using industry standards.
  • Parse and analyze raw syslog and packet capture data.
  • Respond to incident tickets per established SLAs.
  • Collaborate with various teams on endpoint security postures and troubleshooting.
  • Participate in Incident Response activities as required.
  • Maintain thorough documentation of endpoint security settings.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule with 3 days on-site and 2 days remote.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment.
  • Opportunity for professional development through security certifications.
  • Work on mission-critical projects within the Department of Defense.
Full Job Description
Job Type Full-time Description LightGrid is hiring in Fort Lee, VA for an EndPoint Securitty Administator. ACTIVE DOD SECRET Clearnce position this position is 3 days on site and 2 days work from home. Demonstrate a deep understanding of endpoint security generally (EDR, Anti-malware, GTI, etc.) and Trellix Policy orchestrator (ePO) specifically (on-site and cloud based).  Build, configure, and maintain communication channels between different Cybersecurity technology platforms utilizing industry standards (pxGrid, APIs, SAML, Okta, ODBC, and others).  Demonstrate intermediate Systems Administrator experience across Microsoft and Linux operating systems.  Parse raw syslog, packet capture, and other system logging data.  Understand network subnetting.  Respond to incident tickets in accordance with established SLAs.  Collaborate across AORs and business groups regarding endpoint security settings, posture, and troubleshooting.  Participate in Incident Response activities as needed.  Author, update, edit, and maintain documentation related to endpoint security posture within Agency. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or related discipline (or equivalent experience). Must be compliant with DoD 8140 Cyber Workforce Qualification Program; preferred certifications include CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or other relevant cybersecurity certification maintained throughout the employment period. Minimum 3 years' experience in incident response, cybersecurity operations, or systems administration involving recovery planning, preferably for DoD or federal agencies. Intermediate Systems Administrator experience configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting across both Microsoft and Linux operating systems.  Deep understanding and practical experience with endpoint security tools (EDR, Anti-malware, GTI), with specific expertise in managing Microsoft Defender for both on-site and cloud-based environments.  Demonstrated ability to build, configure, and maintain communication channels across diverse cybersecurity platforms using industry-standard protocols such as pxGrid, APIs, SAML, Okta, and ODBC.  Strong capability to parse and analyze raw syslog, packet captures, and system logging data, coupled with a solid understanding of network subnetting for troubleshooting and security posture analysis.  Hands-on experience deploying, configuring, and maintaining Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools (including removable media control) and application whitelisting rules for Windows and *NIX environments.  Experience tracking, maintaining, and reporting on endpoint security compliance to ensure adherence to DoD and Agency requirements (including STIGs, TASKORDs, and CTOs), while navigating change and exception management processes  Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional cyber response team; may coordinate activities with other analysts.  Exercise sound judgment and report/escalate issues clearly and promptly  Strong written and verbal communication with ability to document technical activities and procedures, brief government staff, and work with multidisciplinary teams. Secret clearance required; must be eligible for and able to maintain clearance throughout employment.

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at LightGrid LLC

  • EndPoint Security Admin
    $95K — $115K *
    Fort Lee, VA 23801 (Prince George County)
    Information Technology
    In-Person

More Information Technology Jobs

Find similar EndPoint Security Admin jobs: