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Job description:

**** W2 or 1099 or  c2c ***webcam interview *****Long term  project;  usually the project goes for multiple years with this customer. Onsite position. *** Proof of vaccination required before starting the project***

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 Districts Endpoint Security Solutions. 

The Endpoint Engineer/Administrator will be intimately familiar with next generation Endpoint protection platform including but not limited to CrowdStrike and McAfee Endpoint security suite Cylance Protect. The Endpoint Engineer/Administrator must have mastery level skill with CrowdStrike Falcon, McAfee Endpoint Threat Defense & Response Suite, Rogue System Detection and/or Data Loss Prevention. Hands on experience with implementing and managing at least one of the following drive encryption technologies McAfee Drive Encryption, Microsoft Bitlocker and/or Apple FileVault. To be successful in this position, the candidate must display excellent teamwork skills, technical, written & oral communication skills and the ability to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment. The candidate must have in depth knowledge of the afore-mentioned products and have the ability to formulate Security policy and manage Security configuration.

Specific Tasks:

• Manage CrowdStrike and other endpoint security server infrastructure and perform day to day tune up and maintenance as required.
• Manage various components of CrowdStrike and McAfee endpoint protection products.
• Manage upgrade lifecycle of endpoint protection products 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 Endpoint 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 CrowdStrike and CrowdStrike Falcon Off-the-Shelf (COTS) products
• 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 CrowdStrike and/or McAfee Point Products
• Troubleshooting complex endpoint issues with VSE, DE, PA and RSD

Minimum Qualifications:

• CrowdStrike or McAfee ePO subject-matter expert (SME)
• Experience in CrowdStrike products
• Experience in McAfee ENS 10.x
• Experience with Checkpoint Endpoint protection
• Strong McAfee Drive Encryption.
• PowerShell or Shell scripting
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent data security and networking experience required

Responsibilities:

• Provides assessments of technical and operational practices based on leading industry standards specific to the requested technology.
• Plans, organizes, and conducts research in a variety of areas, such as new or existing products, science, social science, law or business in support of an IT initiative.
• Searches sources such as reference works, literature, documents, newspapers, statistical records, and other sources of information. May use Internet, Intranet, magazines, periodicals, journals, and other media to perform research.
• Analyzes information and statistical data to prepare reports and studies for use by professionals.

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements :

• Masters degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent experience

Required Skills:

• 5 years of Experience with CrowdStrike Endpoint protection
• 5 years of McAfee ePO subject-matter expert (SME)
• 5 years of Expert Experience in McAfee ENS 10.x
• 5 years of Demonstrated experience with PowerShell or Shell scripting
• 5 years of Demonstrated experience with Endpoint Security management solutions
• 5 years of Experience with Checkpoint Endpoint protection
• 11 years of Experience planning, coordinating, and monitoring project activities
• 5 years of Experience leading projects, ensuring they are in compliance with established standards/procedures Required 5 Years
• Posses or obtain within first three months (Intel Security Product Specialist—ePO, Intel Security Product Specialist—NSP)
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent data security and networking experience required

Contact the recruiter working on this position:

The recruiter working on this position is Rajendra Reddy
His/her contact number is +(1) (202) 4706751
His/her contact email is rajr@msysinc.com

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