Endpoint Security and Management Engineer - TS/SCI w/Poly

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

$110K — $149K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience in systems engineering, administration, or enterprise IT operations
  • Hands-on experience with Tanium for endpoint management
  • Solid technical skills with enterprise endpoint management solutions (e.g., SCCM, Intune)
  • Working knowledge of Windows, Linux, and Azure environments
  • Strong understanding of IT security principles and compliance standards
  • Scripting or automation skills (PowerShell, Python)
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • US citizenship and TS/SCI w/Poly clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Learn and administer the Tanium solution for enterprise system management
  • Develop and enhance system configurations to improve security
  • Manage day-to-day operations of Tanium, including patch management
  • Integrate Tanium within cloud and on-premises infrastructures
  • Collaborate with IT teams to enhance endpoint visibility
  • Automate tasks to boost operational efficiency
  • Troubleshoot issues related to system monitoring and Tanium performance

Benefits

  • Variety of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Flexible work week options
  • Comprehensive paid time off policies including vacation and personal time
  • Short and long-term disability benefits
  • Life and accident insurance options
  • Regularly reviewed competitive total rewards package
Full 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:
IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Enterprise Systems, Systems Design, Systems Development
Certifications:
None
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Endpoint Security and Management Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated Endpoint Security and Management Engineer to support the deployment, administration, and advancement of our enterprise systems management and monitoring capabilities using our newly acquired Tanium platform. The successful candidate will play a critical role in improving enterprise endpoint management, strengthening the security posture, and ensuring effective system oversight across both on-premises and cloud environments.

This position requires a self-starter who is eager to learn, can work with minimal supervision, and is driven to design and deliver enterprise-class solutions that directly enhance organizational security, efficiency, and reliability.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
• Learn, configure, deploy, and administer the Tanium solution to support enterprise system and endpoint management.
• Develop, implement, and maintain system requirements and configurations to enhance security and operational effectiveness.
• Manage day-to-day operations of Tanium, including patch management, compliance enforcement, vulnerability detection, and system monitoring.
• Integrate Tanium into both on-premises and cloud-based infrastructures to provide unified management capabilities.
• Collaborate with IT security, infrastructure, and operations teams to improve enterprise-wide endpoint visibility and control.
• Automate repetitive tasks and reporting functions to improve operational efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to system monitoring, endpoint management, and Tanium platform performance.
• Identify opportunities for improving enterprise system management and proactively recommend solutions.
• Document system designs, procedures, workflows, and operational standards.
• Stay up to date with emerging trends in systems management, monitoring, and cybersecurity to continually enhance the enterprise solution.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The

Endpoint Security and Management Engineer must have:
• Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
• Experience: 5+ years of related experience (systems engineering, administration, or enterprise IT operations)
• Technical Skills:
  • Experience with enterprise endpoint management and monitoring solutions (e.g., SCCM, BigFix, Intune, or similar).
  • Working knowledge of Windows, Linux, and/or Azure Cloud environment.
  • Strong understanding of IT security principles, patching, and compliance standards.
  • Scripting or automation skills (PowerShell, Python, or similar).
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work independently with limited oversight in a fast-paced environment.

• Role requirements:
  • Hands-on experience with Tanium (deployment, configuration, administration).
  • Experience integrating systems management tools across hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructures.
  • Familiarity with vulnerability management, endpoint security, and enterprise compliance frameworks.

• Security clearance level: TS/SCI w/Poly
• US citizenship required
• Certification Required: DoD 8570 IAT Level II certified

The likely salary range for this position is $110,500 - $149,500. 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:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA MD Annapolis Junction

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.

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