The Endpoint Engineer/Administrator shall plan, design, implement and operate Endpoint Security infrastructure to protect the DCGOV IT infrastructure. Requires EXPERT Knowledge of McAfee Security Suite and ENS 10.x.
Complete Description:
The Endpoint Engineer/Administrator shall plan, design, implement and operate Endpoint Security infrastructure to protect the DCGOV IT infrastructure. The Endpoint Security Engineer is responsible for design, deployment, maintenance and management of the District’s Endpoint Security Solutions. The Endpoint Engineer/Administrator will be intimately familiar with next generation Endpoint protection platform including but not limited to McAfee Endpoint security suite and Cylance Protect. The Endpoint Engineer/Administrator must have mastery level skill with Virus Scan Enterprise, McAfee Endpoint Threat Defense and Response Suite, Rogue System Detection, Data loss prevention. Hands on experience with implementing and managing at least one of the following drive encryption technologies McAfee Drive Encryption, Bitlocker, Apple FileVault. To be successful in this position, the candidate must display excellent teamwork skills, technical, written and oral communication skills, and ability to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment. The candidate must have in depth knowledge of the afore-mentioned point products and have the ability to formulate Security policy and manage Security configuration. Specific Tasks • Manage McAfee EPO and other endpoint security server infrastructure and perform day to day tune up and maintenance as required. • Manage various components of McAfee endpoint protections suite and Cylance Protect Suite. • Manage upgrade lifecycle of endpoint protection suite as required after proper testing and validation • Create and update endpoint agent polices as per requirements to tackle emerging threats • Provide recommendations on product usage based on business requirements. • provide assistance and validation of implementation timelines and delivery management • Communicate clearly to executive management and manage the reporting process. • Coordinate and drive McAfee solutions and direction to achieve measurable increases in product deployment, end-user knowledge, and operationalization • Provide up to date information on product updates and alerts Experience and Skills Specific knowledge, skills, and abilities required by the incumbent to successfully fulfill the Major Duties and perform the Tasks required for this position include: • Commercially available McAfee ePO 10.x Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products • McAfee VirusScan Enterprise for Windows and Linux • McAfee Policy Auditor for Windows and Linux • Rogue System Detection (RSD) for Windows and Linux • Performing successful updates and upgrades of McAfee Point Products • Troubleshooting complex endpoint issues with VSE, DE, PA and RSD • Experience with McAfee Drive Encryption for Windows and Mac extremely desired • Experience with McAfee Application Control extremely desired • Experience with McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention for Desktop (HIPS) extremely desired • Experience with McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Device Control (DC) preferred • Experience with McAfee Policy Auditor for Windows and Linux (PAW & PAL) preferred • Experience with McAfee Application Inventory Agent (Risk Advisor) preferred • Experience with McAfee VirusScan Enterprise for Windows and Linux (VSEW & VSEL) preferred • Experience with McAfee Management for Optimized Virtual Environments (MOVE) preferred • Experience with McAfee Endpoint Protection for Macs (EPM) preferred Minimum Qualifications: • McAfee ePO subject-matter expert (SME) • Experience in McAfee ENS 10.x • Experience with Cylance Protect • Experience with Checkpoint Endpoint protection • Strong McAfee Drive Encryption. • PowerShell or Shell scripting Qualifications • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent data security and networking experience required • Background Check. • Background check and credit check will be required Travel Requirements: • No travel anticipated --------------------------------------------- CONTRACT JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: 1. Coordinates IT project management, engineering, maintenance, QA, and risk management. 2. Plans, coordinates, and monitors project activities. 3. Develops technical applications to support users. 4. Develops, implements, maintains and enforces documented standards and procedures for the design, development, installation, modification, and documentation of assigned systems. 5. Provides training for system products and procedures. 6. Performs application upgrades. 7. Performs, monitoring, maintenance, or reporting on real- time databases, real-time network and serial data communications, and real-time graphics and logic applications. 8. Troubleshoots problems. 9. Ensures project life-cycle is in compliance with District standards and procedures. Minimum Education/Certification Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent experience
Client Information
Work Location:
OCTO - 200 I Street, SE Washington DC 20003
Cost Center:
OCTO - Office of the Chief Technology Officer |
Project:
Required/Desired Skills
Required /Desired
| Skill | Required /Desired | Amount | of Experience |
McAfee ePO subject-matter expert (SME) | Required | 5 | Years | |
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Expert Experience in McAfee ENS 10.x | Required | 5 | Years |
Demonstrated experience with Endpoint Security Technologies | Required | 6 | Months |
Experience with Checkpoint Endpoint protection | Required | 6 | Months |
Expert capability PowerShell or Shell scripting | Required | 6 | Months |
16+ yrs planning, coordinating, and monitoring project activities | Required | 16 | Years |
16+ yrs leading projects, ensuring they are in compliance with established standards/procedures | Not Required | | |
Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience | Not Required | |